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Interest Coverage Ratio: 16.54x

Is the interest coverage ratio high or low?

The interest coverage ratio of 16.54x is 94% above its 5-year average of 8.54x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.80x–16.54x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 40.97% above its 12-month average of 11.73x.

Interest Coverage

VMI Interest Coverage Ratio

16.54x

Reported quarterly interest coverage; no daily interpolation.

+108.87% 5Y
VMI Interest Coverage Ratio

VMI Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

VMI Interest Coverage Ratio

VMI Current vs Average Interest Coverage Ratio Chart

VMI Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

16.54x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG TTM

11.73x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 3Y

9.73x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 5Y

8.98x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 10Y

6.84x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 15Y

7.84x

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO AVG 20Y

8.20x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+40.97%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+70.01%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+84.16%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+141.94%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+110.99%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+101.73%

VMI Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)$11.04B16.54x11.73x9.73x8.98x
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs ›$11.11B5.79x5.71x6.29x6.28x
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs ›$11.33B43.50x28.73x20.09x14.99x
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs ›$10.19BN/A47.61x48.35x62.70x
Allegion plc (ALLE)vs ›$12.01B8.51x8.08x7.88x8.33x
Pentair plc (PNR)vs ›$12.35B12.36x10.71x9.33x17.93x
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs ›$9.59B2.87x5.28x10.98x11.08x
Crane Company (CR)vs ›$12.65B37.54x25.31x15.54x11.94x
Aecom (ACM)vs ›$9.13B5.57x5.02x4.48x3.83x
Gartner, Inc. (IT)vs ›$9.04B9.15x8.98x9.00x8.00x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

16.5x

Debt/Equity

0.57

Current Ratio

2.35

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 16.54x.
Is Valmont Industries, Inc.'s interest coverage ratio high or low?
The interest coverage ratio of 16.54x is 94% above its 5-year average of 8.54x, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.80x–16.54x).
What is the TTM average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The TTM average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 11.73x.
What is the 3Y average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 3Y average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 9.73x.
What is the 5Y average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 5Y average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 8.98x.
What is the 10Y average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 10Y average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 6.84x.
What is the 15Y average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 15Y average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 7.84x.
What is the 20Y average interest coverage ratio for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 20Y average interest coverage ratio for VMI stock is 8.20x.

VMI Interest Coverage Ratio History

DATEINTEREST COVERAGE RATIO
2026-03-2816.54x
2025-12-2712.13x
2025-09-2714.53x
2025-06-282.78x
2025-03-2912.69x
2024-12-289.72x
2024-09-288.78x
2024-06-299.30x
2024-03-308.11x
2023-12-314.15x
2023-09-30-1.80x
2023-07-018.97x
2023-04-019.04x
2022-12-318.28x
2022-09-249.46x
2022-06-2510.43x
2022-03-268.42x
2021-12-314.55x
2021-09-256.91x
2021-06-267.92x
2021-03-277.72x
2020-12-315.15x
2020-09-265.88x
2020-06-274.30x
2020-03-286.68x
2019-12-315.41x
2019-09-286.12x
2019-06-296.08x
2019-03-305.53x
2018-12-313.48x
2018-09-293.50x
2018-06-305.40x
2018-03-315.78x
2017-12-315.62x
2017-09-305.37x
2017-07-017.25x
2017-04-015.72x
2016-12-315.04x
2016-09-244.80x
2016-06-256.46x
2016-03-265.64x
2015-12-31-1.53x
2015-09-263.33x
2015-06-274.81x
2015-03-285.18x
2014-12-315.73x
2014-09-2710.07x
2014-06-2812.62x
2014-03-2912.06x
2013-12-3112.38x
2013-09-2813.49x
2013-06-2917.98x
2013-03-3014.43x
2012-12-3114.02x
2012-09-2910.72x
2012-06-3013.12x
2012-03-3110.61x
2011-12-318.18x
2011-09-249.39x
2011-06-256.37x
2011-03-265.48x
2010-12-317.72x
2010-09-255.55x
2010-06-264.43x
2010-03-275.31x
2009-12-3112.15x
2009-09-2617.49x
2009-06-2717.46x
2009-03-2813.61x
2008-12-318.05x
2008-09-2710.86x
2008-06-2810.43x
2008-03-297.15x
2007-12-319.07x
2007-09-298.02x
2007-06-3012.14x
2007-03-317.18x
2006-12-316.52x
2006-09-304.57x
2006-07-017.78x
2006-04-0112.25x
2005-12-315.22x
2005-09-243.78x
2005-06-254.60x
2005-03-263.04x
2004-12-313.86x
2004-09-303.56x
2004-06-260.78x
2004-03-274.34x
2003-12-314.98x
2003-09-273.25x
2003-06-284.22x
2003-03-294.84x
2002-12-314.58x
2002-09-284.97x
2002-06-295.97x

About Valmont Industries, Inc.

Valmont Industries, Inc. is a global enterprise specializing in engineered products, conducting operations across the United States, Australia, Brazil, Denmark, and other international markets. The company's business is organized into two primary divisions: Infrastructure and Agriculture. Within its Infrastructure segment, Valmont designs, produces, and distributes a wide array of engineered metal, steel, wood, aluminum, and composite structures, including poles, towers, and components. These are deployed in critical areas such as lighting, traffic control, and wireless communication networks. The segment also delivers specialized access systems, integrated structural solutions for smart urban environments, and highway safety products. Furthermore, it provides robust steel and concrete pole structures essential for utility transmission, power distribution, substations, and renewable energy generation facilities, complemented by inspection services. To ensure the durability of metal products, Valmont offers protective services like hot-dipped galvanizing, anodizing, and powder coating. The Agriculture segment focuses on advanced water management technologies and solutions tailored for precision farming. It manufactures and supplies mechanical irrigation equipment, along with associated parts and support services, primarily serving the agricultural industry under its well-known Valley brand. Additionally, this segment produces tubular products for various industrial clients. Valmont's extensive customer base includes municipalities and government agencies, manufacturers of commercial lighting fixtures, construction contractors, telecommunications and utility providers, large agricultural operations, and the broader manufacturing sector. Established in 1946, the company maintains its headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.

Omaha, NE
10,986 employees
Industrials / Conglomerates
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Conglomerates
CEO
J. Christopher Colwell