Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$13.90
+1.31%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $2.17B
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$510.55
+0.27%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $9.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Valmont Industries Inc generates 128260% more annual revenue ($4.16B vs $3.24M). VMI leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
IE
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
VMI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IE.
Margin of Safety
-71.5%
Fair Value
$278.61
Current Price
$510.55
$231.94 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Earnings expanding 27.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -35.5% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
VMI is growing revenue faster at 6.2% — sustainability is the question.
VMI generates stronger free cash flow (69M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor COPPER industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VMI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 24/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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