Valmont Industries (FRA:VI1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 08, 2026)

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FRA:VI1 Valmont Industries Inc FRA:VI1
88 GF Score
Price €424.00
GF Value €300.26
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Valmont Industries Moat Score?

Valmont Industries FRA:VI1 -1.40% 88 Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:VI1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €300.26 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 614 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 97.88% on this metric.

Valmont Industries has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Valmont Industries has Narrow Moat: Valmont Industries has a strong narrow moat due to its leading position in infrastructure products, economies of scale, and strong brand. However, it lacks the durable advantages needed for a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Valmont Industries might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Valmont Industries  (FRA:VI1) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Valmont Industries Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:VI1 vs GHC, SEB, OTTR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Valmont Industries (FRA:VI1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #13 out of 614 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 2.1%.
Is Valmont Industries' Moat Score too high?
Valmont Industries' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #13 out of 614 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valmont Industries has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmont Industries' Moat Score compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #13 out of 614 companies for Moat Score. This places Valmont Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Valmont Industries's current Moat Score is 6. 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 (FRA:VI1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €300.26, compared to a current price of €424.00 — trading 41.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Valmont Industries' overall GF Score™ is 88/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (FRA:VI1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Aug. 08, 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 (FRA:VI1) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valmont Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €424.00 is trading 41.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €300.26. GuruFocus considers Valmont Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:VI1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €300.26 vs. price of €424.00 (41.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:VI1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Valmont Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges VMI:USA
Address 15000 Valmont Plaza, Omaha, NE, USA, 68154
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.
88GF Score

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