Valmont Industries Inc (VMI)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 29.92% | 29.46% | 28.44% | 27.00% | 26.20% | 25.40% | 25.40% | 25.35% | 25.56% | 26.21% | 26.16% | 26.43% | 26.72% | 26.46% | 26.23% | 25.90% | 24.94% | 24.20% | 23.99% | 24.10% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.06% | 7.95% | 10.98% | 10.40% | 10.08% | 9.06% | 8.72% | 8.31% | 8.29% | 8.78% | 8.69% | 7.97% | 7.89% | 8.09% | 8.21% | 8.83% | 8.33% | 8.12% | 7.33% | 7.48% |
| Pretax margin | 5.78% | 6.13% | 9.16% | 8.62% | 8.37% | 8.06% | 7.71% | 7.42% | 7.43% | 12.13% | 12.13% | 11.57% | 11.52% | 11.12% | 11.36% | 12.03% | 11.64% | 11.07% | 9.67% | 9.49% |
| Net profit margin | 3.60% | 3.60% | 6.38% | 5.94% | 5.84% | 5.75% | 5.56% | 5.54% | 5.66% | 10.41% | 10.47% | 9.86% | 9.78% | 9.37% | 9.55% | 10.20% | 9.89% | 9.31% | 8.05% | 7.81% |
Valmont Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown a mixed performance over the past few quarters.
The gross profit margin has been gradually improving, indicating a better control over the direct costs of goods sold. This suggests that the company has been able to maintain a decent level of profitability on its products and services.
The operating profit margin has been fluctuating, with some quarters showing better operational efficiency and profitability than others. This indicates that the company may be managing its operating expenses inconsistently, leading to varying levels of profitability.
The pretax margin has also been volatile, showing significant ups and downs over the quarters. This could be due to various factors such as changes in tax rates, interest expenses, or non-operating income impacting the company's profitability before tax.
The net profit margin has demonstrated a similar trend, with fluctuations in profitability after considering all expenses, including taxes. The company has shown improved net profit margins in some quarters, indicating better overall profitability.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in profitability ratios, Valmont Industries Inc should continue to focus on optimizing operational efficiencies and controlling costs to improve consistency in its profitability performance.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 4.27% | 4.39% | 7.58% | 7.24% | 7.05% | 6.55% | 5.90% | 5.67% | 5.67% | 10.09% | 9.75% | 9.72% | 9.49% | 8.81% | 9.13% | 10.05% | 9.65% | 9.39% | 8.13% | 8.01% |
| Return on total capital | 11.84% | 13.62% | 18.40% | 18.09% | 17.67% | 15.29% | 13.71% | 12.48% | 12.29% | 13.10% | 12.78% | 12.09% | 11.83% | 11.46% | 11.66% | 12.89% | 11.94% | 12.06% | 10.86% | 11.14% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 10.98% | 10.19% | 17.01% | 16.94% | 15.87% | 15.69% | 14.57% | 13.75% | 14.11% | 26.11% | 25.63% | 23.87% | 23.71% | 22.17% | 22.94% | 25.50% | 23.66% | 23.56% | 20.37% | 19.65% |
Valmont Industries Inc has shown consistent profitability over the past few periods as evidenced by its robust profitability ratios. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been relatively stable, ranging from 8.09% to 13.05% over the last two years. This indicates that the company is efficiently generating profits from its assets, with an average operating ROA of around 9%.
The Return on assets (ROA) has also been strong, with an average of approximately 8% over the same period. This ratio reflects the overall profitability of the company relative to its total assets. Valmont Industries Inc has consistently been able to generate a positive return on its assets, indicating effective asset utilization and management.
The Return on total capital and Return on equity (ROE) ratios have also been impressive, with an average of around 13% and 18% respectively over the past two years. These ratios indicate how well the company is generating profits from both its equity and total capital employed, showcasing strong financial performance and shareholder value creation.
Overall, Valmont Industries Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate solid financial performance and efficient utilization of its assets and capital, which bodes well for its future growth and sustainability.