Valmont Industries Inc (VMI)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 291,557 337,725 471,887 456,873 433,249 374,287 340,510 304,416 286,785 290,170 275,454 236,269 225,953 222,579 222,164 240,198 227,905 223,322 200,618 202,814
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,477,450 3,486,180 3,615,840 3,604,490 3,557,000 3,621,730 3,674,750 3,581,480 3,447,250 3,411,260 3,404,140 3,008,080 2,953,160 2,923,910 2,831,840 2,757,580 2,807,220 2,725,440 2,711,740 2,645,990
Operating ROA 8.38% 9.69% 13.05% 12.68% 12.18% 10.33% 9.27% 8.50% 8.32% 8.51% 8.09% 7.85% 7.65% 7.61% 7.85% 8.71% 8.12% 8.19% 7.40% 7.66%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $291,557K ÷ $3,477,450K
= 8.38%

Valmont Industries Inc's operating return on assets (operating ROA) has exhibited fluctuations over the past few quarters. The ratio ranged from 7.40% to 13.05% during the period under review. The company's performance peaked in June 2023 with an operating ROA of 13.05% and showed a generally increasing trend since the end of 2020. This indicates that the company has been effectively utilizing its assets to generate operating income.

However, it is important to note that there was a slight dip in operating ROA in the most recent quarter, ending December 2023, where it stood at 8.38%. This decline could be attributed to various factors such as changes in the company's operating efficiency, asset base, or profitability.

Overall, Valmont Industries Inc's operating ROA performance indicates a relatively stable financial position, with the company consistently generating positive returns from its assets. It would be essential to monitor future trends in operating ROA to assess the company's operational efficiency and asset utilization.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
8.38%
Arcosa Inc
ACA
6.07%
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
3.65%