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Valmont IndustriesFRA:VI1 -1.40%88 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 48.12% as of Jun. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 26.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:VI1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €300.26 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 553 Conglomerates companies, Valmont Industries ranks better than 81.74% on this metric.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Valmont Industries's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valmont Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:VI1'
s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.85 Med: 26.09 Max: 45.2
Current: 45.2
During the past 13 years, Valmont Industries's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 45.20%. The lowest was 18.85%. And the median was 26.09%.
FRA:VI1's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 81.74% of 553
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 14.88
vs FRA:VI1: 45.20
Valmont Industries's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 7.30% per year.
The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.
Valmont Industries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Valmont Industries ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valmont Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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.
FRA:VI1 vs GHC, SEB, OTTR: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Valmont Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Valmont Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valmont Industries's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:
EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.
Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.
GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.
Note:
The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBIT data.
* 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.
What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 48.12% mean?
Valmont Industries (FRA:VI1) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 48.12% as of Jun. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 26.09. Over the past decade, Valmont Industries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.85 to 45.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #101 out of 553 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Valmont Industries' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Valmont Industries' current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 48.12% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 26.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.85 to a high of 45.20. The Conglomerates industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.88. Valmont Industries' value of 48.12% is 223.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #101 out of 553 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' ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GHC and SEB?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Valmont Industries ranks #101 out of 553 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Valmont Industries in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.88. Valmont Industries' value of 48.12% is 223.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Valmont Industries' own ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 18.85 to 45.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.09 vs. the industry median of 14.88, 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Conglomerates company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Conglomerates companies is 14.88, based on 553 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Valmont Industries's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of 48.12% is 223.4% 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Valmont Industries and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 14.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valmont Industries's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 48.12%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 26.09. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 48.12%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 26.09 and 223.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 14.88. 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Valmont Industries (FRA:VI1), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 48.12% 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 (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:
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: 48.12% (84% above median its 10-year median of 26.09)
GF Value™: €300.26 vs. price of €424.00 (41.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 223.4% above the Conglomerates median (#101 of 553)
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 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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