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Valmont Industries vs Proto Labs: VMI and PRLB compared
Valmont Industries is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $154M for Proto Labs (Q3 2026). Proto Labs is growing faster (+14% against +6% a year earlier). Valmont Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 9.4%.
Where the money goes: VMI and PRLB
Valmont Industries (VMI) · Q3 2026
Valmont Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+6% year over year), operating margin 15.7%, net earnings $121M, operating cash flow $100M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Proto Labs (PRLB) · Q3 2026
Proto Labs, Q3 2026: revenue $154M (+14% year over year), operating margin 9.4%, net earnings $11.8M, operating cash flow $22.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Valmont Industries (VMI) | Proto Labs (PRLB) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.1B | $154M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +6% | +14% |
| Gross margin | 30.0% | 44.5% |
| Operating margin | 15.7% | 9.4% |
| Net earnings | $121M | $11.8M |
| Net margin | 11.0% | 7.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $100M | $22.8M |
| Free cash flow | $54.9M | $17.0M |
| Market value | $7.8B | — |
| P/E | 15.0× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $610.75 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Valmont Industries
- Product sales: $982M (89%)
- North America Coatings: $67.2M (6%)
- North America Telecommunications: $54.9M (5%)
Proto Labs
- CNC Machining: $73.4M (48%)
- Injection Molding: $53.7M (35%)
- 3D Printing: $22.4M (14%)
- Sheet Metal: $4.1M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Valmont Industries or Proto Labs?
Valmont Industries is the larger company: $1.1B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $154M for Proto Labs (Q3 2026).
Is Valmont Industries or Proto Labs growing faster?
Proto Labs is growing faster (+14% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Valmont Industries or Proto Labs?
Valmont Industries is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.7% against 9.4%.
More: Valmont Industries earnings · how Valmont Industries makes money · Proto Labs earnings · how Proto Labs makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.