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Valmont IndustriesVMI +1.33%89 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $25.68 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $348.13 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 421 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 59.86% on this metric.
Valmont Industries's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $6.19.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $25.89.
During the past 12 months, Valmont Industries's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 24.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 17.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Valmont Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 112.00% per year. The lowest was -20.80% per year. And the median was 10.50% per year.
Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Valmont Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Valmont Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Valmont Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
VMI vs GHC, OTTR, SEB: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Valmont Industries PE Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
Valmont Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Valmont Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $25.68
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $25.68 mean?
Valmont Industries (VMI) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $25.68 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #169 out of 421 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Valmont Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Valmont Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $25.68. The Conglomerates industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40. Valmont Industries' value of $25.68 is 301.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #169 out of 421 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Valmont Industries has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmont Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GHC and OTTR?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #169 out of 421 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Valmont Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40. Valmont Industries' value of $25.68 is 301.3% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Conglomerates company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Conglomerates companies is 6.40, based on 421 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $25.68 is 301.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 6.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $25.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valmont Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmont Industries (VMI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $348.13, compared to a current price of $481.46 — trading 38.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $25.68 and 301.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 6.40. Valmont Industries' overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $25.68 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Valmont Industries (VMI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmont Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $481.46 is trading 38.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $348.13.
GuruFocus considers Valmont Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VMI:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $25.68
GF Value™: $348.13 vs. price of $481.46 (38.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 301.3% above the Conglomerates median (#169 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VMI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Valmont began in 1946 when founder, Robert B. Daugherty, combined his $5,000 savings with a wholehearted belief that business could and should be done better. From those modest beginnings, the company grew into a global leader, designing and manufacturing highly engineered products and services that support infrastructure development and agricultural productivity. Two primary business segments comprise Valmont: Agriculture and Infrastructure. Valmont have 85 manufacturing facilities in 22 countries, and do business in more than 100 countries across six continents.
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