VMI (Valmont Industries) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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VMI Valmont Industries Inc VMI
89 GF Score
Price $474.64
GF Value $349.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Valmont Industries Financial Strength?

Valmont Industries VMI +0.47% 89 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $349.12 (Significantly Overvalued).

Valmont Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Valmont Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.58. Valmont Industries's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.19. As of today, Valmont Industries's Altman Z-Score is 6.73.


Valmont Industries  (NYSE:VMI) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Valmont Industries has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Valmont Industries Financial Strength Related Terms


VMI vs GHC, OTTR, SEB: Financial Strength Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Financial Strength falls into.


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Valmont Industries Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Valmont Industries's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $165 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $872 Mil.

Valmont Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Valmont Industries's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Valmont Industries's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.06 + 871.681) / 4474.756
=0.19

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Valmont Industries has a Z-score of 6.73, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 6.73 is strong.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Valmont Industries (VMI) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00.
Is Valmont Industries' Financial Strength too high?
Valmont Industries' current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 7.00. 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' Financial Strength compare to GHC and OTTR?
Valmont Industries' Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. Historically, Valmont Industries' own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for a Conglomerates company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. Valmont Industries's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $349.12, compared to a current price of $474.64 — trading 36% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 $474.64 is trading 36% above its estimated GF Value™ of $349.12. GuruFocus considers Valmont Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for VMI:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $349.12 vs. price of $474.64 (36% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100

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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