VMI (Valmont Industries) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (As of Jun. 2026) — 32% Below Median

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VMI Valmont Industries Inc VMI
90 GF Score
Price $493.64
GF Value $345.53
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Valmont Industries Dividend Payout Ratio?

Valmont Industries VMI +0.35% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 0.19. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $345.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 310 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 83.55% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.13.

The historical rank and industry rank for Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

VMI' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.14   Med: 0.19   Max: 0.23
Current: 0.14

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Valmont Industries was 0.23. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.19.

VMI's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
83.55% of 310 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs VMI: 0.14

As of today (2026-08-08), the Dividend Yield % of Valmont Industries is 0.59%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Valmont Industries was 1.63%. The lowest was 0.49%. And the median was 0.94%.

Valmont Industries's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.77.

During the past 12 months, Valmont Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.30% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.30% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.90% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Valmont Industries was 24.90% per year. The lowest was -1.00% per year. And the median was 10.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Valmont Industries (NYSE:VMI) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Valmont Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Valmont Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Valmont Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.18 0.17 0.16 0.14 0.14

Valmont Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.13

VMI vs GHC, SEB, OTTR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Valmont Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=2.72/ 19.09
=0.14

Valmont Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.77/ 5.996
=0.13

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 mean?
Valmont Industries (VMI) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 0.19. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #51 out of 310 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is Valmont Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Valmont Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.14 to a high of 0.23. The Conglomerates industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Valmont Industries' value of 0.13 is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #51 out of 310 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 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valmont Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #51 out of 310 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Valmont Industries in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Valmont Industries' value of 0.13 is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Valmont Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.14 to 0.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.19 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Valmont Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Conglomerates company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Conglomerates companies is 0.36, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.13 is 63.9% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 0.19. 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 $345.53, compared to a current price of $493.64 — trading 42.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19 and 63.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 0.36. Valmont Industries' overall GF Score™ is 90/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.13 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 $493.64 is trading 42.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $345.53. GuruFocus considers Valmont Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VMI:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.13 (32% below median its 10-year median of 0.19)
  • GF Value™: $345.53 vs. price of $493.64 (42.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100
  • Industry Position: 63.9% below the Conglomerates median (#51 of 310)

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 Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges VI1:Germany
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.
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