Valmont Industries Inc (VMI)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Inventory turnover 6.04 6.11 6.19 5.89 6.13 5.80 5.40 5.57 5.47 5.19 4.67 4.30 4.50 3.58 3.75 4.03 4.40 4.39 4.26 4.57
DOH days 60.44 59.74 59.00 61.96 59.50 62.90 67.64 65.49 66.75 70.39 78.11 84.92 81.09 102.00 97.22 90.60 82.91 83.22 85.62 79.92

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 6.04
= 60.44

The days of inventory on hand (DOH) for Valmont Industries Inc have shown some fluctuations over the years.

From March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021, the DOH ranged from approximately 79 days to around 102 days, indicating some variability in managing inventory levels during this period. Notably, the DOH peaked at 102 days on September 30, 2021, suggesting a potential buildup of inventory relative to sales activity.

However, from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2024, the trend in DOH showed a declining pattern, gradually decreasing from approximately 81 days to around 60 days. This indicates an improvement in inventory management efficiency as the company was able to reduce the number of days it takes to sell its inventory over time.

Overall, the decreasing trend in DOH from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2024, suggests that Valmont Industries Inc has become more effective in managing its inventory levels, potentially leading to better liquidity, reduced carrying costs, and improved profitability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
DOH
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
60.44
Arcosa Inc
ACA
78.67
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
11.27