Valmont Industries Inc (VMI)

Return on assets (ROA)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 348,259 306,567 174,471 164,131 150,849 155,220 276,360 263,092 250,863 237,387 216,925 202,927 195,630 344,167 331,859 292,356 280,271 257,658 258,460 277,250
Total assets US$ in thousands 3,329,970 3,496,830 3,457,200 3,465,380 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
ROA 10.46% 8.77% 5.05% 4.74% 4.34% 4.45% 7.64% 7.30% 7.05% 6.55% 5.90% 5.67% 5.67% 10.09% 9.75% 9.72% 9.49% 8.81% 9.13% 10.05%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $348,259K ÷ $3,329,970K
= 10.46%

The return on assets (ROA) of Valmont Industries Inc has shown fluctuation over the past few years. The ROA was relatively stable in the range of 8% to 10% from March 2020 to March 2021, indicating efficient utilization of assets to generate profits. However, from December 2021 to June 2022, the ROA dropped significantly to around 5%, which may suggest a decrease in profitability relative to the assets employed.

Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement in ROA from September 2022 to December 2024, reaching a peak of 10.46% by the end of December 2024. This upward trend indicates better profitability in relation to the company's assets during this period.

The dip in ROA in March 2023 and September 2023 to levels around 4.4% could raise concerns regarding the company's ability to generate returns from its assets efficiently during those specific quarters.

Overall, the fluctuation in Valmont Industries Inc's ROA over the analyzed period highlights the importance of continuous monitoring of asset utilization and profitability to ensure sustainable performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
ROA
Valmont Industries Inc
VMI
10.46%
Arcosa Inc
ACA
4.45%
Proto Labs Inc
PRLB
2.23%