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Valmont IndustriesVMI +0.35%90 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.46% as of Jun. 2026, which is 133% above its 10-year median of 7.49. GuruFocus rates VMI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $345.53 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 560 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 95.89% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Valmont Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $480 Mil. Valmont Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $2,747 Mil. Therefore, Valmont Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.46%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valmont Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
VMI'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.97 Med: 7.49 Max: 17.77
Current: 17.77
During the past 13 years, Valmont Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 17.77%. The lowest was 4.97%. And the median was 7.49%.
VMI's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 95.89% of 560
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 2.74
vs VMI: 17.77
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Valmont Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Valmont Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
VMI vs GHC, SEB, OTTR: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.46% mean?
Valmont Industries (VMI) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.46% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is 133% above median its historical median of 7.49. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.97 to 17.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #23 out of 560 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is Valmont Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Valmont Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.46% is 133% above median its 10-year median of 7.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.97 to a high of 17.77. The Conglomerates industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Valmont Industries' value of 17.46% is 537.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #23 out of 560 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' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #23 out of 560 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Valmont Industries in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74. Valmont Industries' value of 17.46% is 537.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Valmont Industries' own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 4.97 to 17.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.49 vs. the industry median of 2.74, Valmont Industries has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Conglomerates company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Conglomerates companies is 2.74, based on 560 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 17.46% is 537.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.46%, which is 133% above median its own 10-year median of 7.49. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.46%, which is 133% above median its 10-year median of 7.49 and 537.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 2.74. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (VMI), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 17.46% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 17.46% (133% above median its 10-year median of 7.49)
GF Value™: $345.53 vs. price of $493.64 (42.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 537.2% above the Conglomerates median (#23 of 560)
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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