Valmont Industries Inc (VMI) Stock Analysis
Verdict: BUY
Robust grid capex offsets ag cyclicality, backing EPS expansion toward $35 by 2029 — key risk is an agricultural slump deepening.
Investment score: 68/100
Analysis as of
Is Valmont Industries Inc stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
TradeMates identifies Valmont as an attractive long-term capital appreciation opportunity. Infrastructure segment momentum—driven by utility transmission capex and data center power demand—buffers cyclical weakness in farm equipment, supporting long-term EPS targets toward $35.44 by 2029.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 72/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 85/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 42/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 88/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 48/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 82/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 68/100 (weight 15%)
Valmont Industries Inc opportunities and risks
What speaks for VMI
- Utility Transmission & Grid Modernization Supercycle
What speaks against VMI
- Agricultural Market Cyclicality Slump
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMI | 16.4x | 2.0x | 13.3x | 30.3% | 12.1% | 3.6% |
| EME | 20.6x | 1.6x | 12.8x | 19.7% | 7.7% | 4.0% |
| APG | n/a | 2.0x | 22.0x | 29.3% | 4.1% | 4.0% |
| MTZ | 27.0x | 0.9x | 12.7x | 11.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| STRL | 26.6x | 3.3x | 15.9x | 23.8% | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| IESC | 19.3x | 2.2x | 14.5x | 25.9% | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Peer median | 20.6x | 2.0x | 14.5x | 23.8% | 7.7% | 4.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Valmont Industries Inc (VMI)
Is VMI stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Valmont Industries Inc as BUY with an investment score of 68/100. TradeMates identifies Valmont as an attractive long-term capital appreciation opportunity. Infrastructure segment momentum—driven by utility transmission capex and data center power demand—buffers cyclical weakness in farm equipment, supporting long-term EPS targets toward $35.44 by 2029. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is VMI stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for VMI is BUY with an investment score of 68/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.