Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 18.55%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.55% is 55% above its 4-year average of 11.95%, near the high end of its 4-year range (6.52%–18.55%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 8.73% above its 12-month average of 17.06%.
VMI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
VMI Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VMI Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
VMI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
18.55%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
17.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
12.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
11.95%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
9.19%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
9.75%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
10.34%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.73%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+43.69%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+55.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+101.77%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+90.23%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+79.48%
VMI Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI) | $11.04B | 18.55% | 17.06% | 12.91% | 11.95% |
| Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (HII)vs › | $11.11B | 9.03% | 6.88% | 6.66% | 7.20% |
| Leonardo DRS, Inc. (DRS)vs › | $11.33B | 8.37% | 7.97% | 9.74% | 9.02% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs › | $10.19B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Allegion plc (ALLE)vs › | $12.01B | 15.97% | 16.66% | 16.54% | 16.61% |
| Pentair plc (PNR)vs › | $12.35B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR)vs › | $9.59B | 6.82% | 10.36% | 18.20% | 17.83% |
| Crane Company (CR)vs › | $12.65B | 9.56% | 11.46% | 8.25% | 7.23% |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $9.13B | 12.33% | 11.82% | 9.11% | 8.12% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT)vs › | $9.04B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
18.6%
ROE
20.5%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 18.55%.
- Is Valmont Industries, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 18.55% is 55% above its 4-year average of 11.95%, near the high end of its 4-year range (6.52%–18.55%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 17.06%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 12.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 11.95%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 9.19%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 9.75%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for VMI stock is 10.34%.
VMI Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-27 | 18.55% |
| 2024-12-28 | 15.57% |
| 2023-12-30 | 6.52% |
| 2022-12-31 | 11.00% |
| 2021-12-25 | 8.11% |
| 2020-12-26 | 7.21% |
| 2019-12-31 | 7.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.50% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.72% |
| 2015-12-31 | 3.17% |
| 2014-12-31 | 10.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | 13.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | 11.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | 6.52% |
| 2009-12-31 | 15.25% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.12% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.03% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.59% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.03% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.45% |
| 2003-12-31 | 7.19% |
| 2002-12-31 | 9.88% |
| 2001-12-31 | 8.68% |
| 2000-12-31 | 9.03% |
| 1999-12-31 | 9.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | 9.55% |
| 1997-12-31 | 14.59% |
| 1996-12-31 | 13.80% |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- CEO
- J. Christopher Colwell