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Operating Margin: 15.12%

Is the operating margin high or low?

The operating margin of 15.12% is 52% above its 5-year average of 9.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-2.30%–15.12%).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 33.77% above its 12-month average of 11.30%.

Operating Margin

VMI Operating Margin

15.12%

Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.

+63.73% 5Y
VMI Operating Margin

VMI Average Operating Margin Chart

VMI Operating Margin

VMI Current vs Average Operating Margin Chart

VMI Operating Margin Metrics

OPERATING MARGIN

15.12%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM

11.30%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y

12.92%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y

11.03%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y

9.74%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y

10.30%

OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y

10.35%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+33.77%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+17.06%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+37.08%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+55.32%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+46.78%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+46.03%

VMI Competitors' Operating Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPOPERATING MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)$11.04B15.12%11.30%12.92%11.03%
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs ›$11.11B4.88%4.75%5.41%5.86%
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs ›$11.33B9.91%9.30%11.90%10.39%
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs ›$10.19B19.76%18.70%11.92%8.65%
Allegion plc (ALLE)vs ›$12.01B20.64%20.91%19.79%18.75%
Pentair plc (PNR)vs ›$12.35B20.57%20.11%18.17%17.48%
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs ›$9.59B4.18%7.46%11.06%10.43%
Crane Company (CR)vs ›$12.65B17.32%17.55%12.21%11.42%
Aecom (ACM)vs ›$9.13B6.38%5.75%4.67%4.38%
Gartner, Inc. (IT)vs ›$9.04B16.43%17.12%18.82%17.76%

Operating Efficiency

Gross Margin

30.4%

Operating Margin

15.1%

Operating Margin Formula & Definition

Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue

Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Operating Margin FAQ

What is the operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The operating margin for VMI stock is 15.12%.
Is Valmont Industries, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 15.12% is 52% above its 5-year average of 9.95%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-2.30%–15.12%).
What is the TTM average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The TTM average operating margin for VMI stock is 11.30%.
What is the 3Y average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 3Y average operating margin for VMI stock is 12.92%.
What is the 5Y average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 5Y average operating margin for VMI stock is 11.03%.
What is the 10Y average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 10Y average operating margin for VMI stock is 9.74%.
What is the 15Y average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 15Y average operating margin for VMI stock is 10.30%.
What is the 20Y average operating margin for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
The 20Y average operating margin for VMI stock is 10.35%.

VMI Operating Margin History

DATEOPERATING MARGIN
2026-03-2815.12%
2025-12-2711.85%
2025-09-2713.52%
2025-06-282.79%
2025-03-2913.24%
2024-12-2811.57%
2024-09-2812.32%
2024-06-2914.17%
2024-03-3013.45%
2023-12-316.26%
2023-09-30-2.30%
2023-07-0112.78%
2023-04-0111.15%
2022-12-319.70%
2022-09-2410.02%
2022-06-2510.45%
2022-03-269.67%
2021-12-315.27%
2021-09-258.77%
2021-06-269.24%
2021-03-279.96%
2020-12-316.78%
2020-09-268.38%
2020-06-276.31%
2020-03-289.92%
2019-12-318.05%
2019-09-288.85%
2019-06-298.77%
2019-03-307.89%
2018-12-315.20%
2018-09-295.65%
2018-06-309.33%
2018-03-319.15%
2017-12-318.91%
2017-09-308.83%
2017-07-0111.01%
2017-04-0110.14%
2016-12-318.32%
2016-09-248.72%
2016-06-2511.22%
2016-03-2610.45%
2015-12-31-2.68%
2015-09-265.85%
2015-06-277.92%
2015-03-288.60%
2014-12-318.69%
2014-09-2711.47%
2014-06-2812.43%
2014-03-2913.15%
2013-12-3112.17%
2013-09-2814.13%
2013-06-2916.42%
2013-03-3014.42%
2012-12-3113.71%
2012-09-2912.38%
2012-06-3012.69%
2012-03-3111.54%
2011-12-3110.28%
2011-09-2410.72%
2011-06-2510.26%
2011-03-267.98%
2010-12-3110.41%
2010-09-258.93%
2010-06-267.75%
2010-03-278.61%
2009-12-3111.92%
2009-09-2614.45%
2009-06-2713.92%
2009-03-2812.81%
2008-12-3110.72%
2008-09-2712.51%
2008-06-2812.75%
2008-03-2911.95%
2007-12-3110.38%
2007-09-2910.14%
2007-06-3011.08%
2007-03-319.81%
2006-12-318.41%
2006-09-309.33%
2006-07-018.83%
2006-04-017.77%
2005-12-317.56%
2005-09-248.28%
2005-06-258.00%
2005-03-266.06%
2004-12-318.21%
2004-09-306.02%
2004-06-267.15%
2004-03-275.44%
2003-12-317.04%
2003-09-274.87%
2003-06-286.84%
2003-03-297.26%
2002-12-318.69%
2002-09-287.81%
2002-06-298.70%

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