VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:VK - FR0013506730 - Common Stock
15.5 EUR
-0.13 (-0.86%)
VK gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 37 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. While VK belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year VK was profitable.
In the past year VK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: VK reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
VK has a Return On Assets of 10.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. VK outperforms 89.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.00%, VK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.49%, VK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VK is in line with the industry average of 11.43%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.51%) for VK is below the current ROIC(16.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.78% | ||
| ROE | 25% | ||
| ROIC | 16.49% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)-2.61%
ROE(3y)6.23%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VK's Profit Margin of 9.14% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VK has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of VK (14.52%) is better than 62.16% of its industry peers.
VK's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.64%, VK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.27% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VK has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.14% | ||
| GM | 29.64% |
OM growth 3Y21.08%
OM growth 5Y74.02%
PM growth 3Y113.66%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.63%
GM growth 5Y10.76%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), VK is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for VK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
VK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for VK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.67 indicates that VK is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of VK (2.67) is better than 81.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VK is 2.64, which is a good value as it means it would take VK, 2.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VK has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.64. This is in the better half of the industry: VK outperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.44 indicates that VK is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.44, VK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
ROIC/WACC2.18
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
VK has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that VK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
VK has a better Current ratio (2.12) than 75.68% of its industry peers.
VK has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that VK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VK has a Quick ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
VK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -57.59%.
Measured over the past years, VK shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 121.70% on average per year.
VK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.98%.
VK shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.68% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.59%
EPS 3Y121.7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-65.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.98%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.68%
Sales Q2Q%-20.46%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.35% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y55.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.48%
EPS Next 5Y22.35%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y2.11%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.14, VK is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VK indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: VK is more expensive than 64.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.03, which indicates a very decent valuation of VK.
VK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VK to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say VK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
83.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than VK, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as VK.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VK's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of VK may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as VK's earnings are expected to grow with 29.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.81%, VK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.75, VK pays a better dividend. On top of this VK pays more dividend than 89.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
VK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.81% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y33.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.48%
EPA:VK (9/17/2025, 5:29:43 PM)
15.5
-0.13 (-0.86%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryEnergy Equipment & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.63B
Analysts82.22
Price Target21.05 (35.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.81% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-35.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-54.31%
Max EPS beat(2)-17.48%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.15%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.64 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.74 | ||
| P/tB | 1.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.7
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)1.93
Fwd EY12.45%
FCF(TTM)1.61
FCFY10.4%
OCF(TTM)2.31
OCFY14.9%
SpS24.32
BVpS8.89
TBVpS8.6
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.78% | ||
| ROE | 25% | ||
| ROCE | 23.09% | ||
| ROIC | 16.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.57% | ||
| OM | 14.52% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.14% | ||
| GM | 29.64% | ||
| FCFM | 6.63% |
ROA(3y)3.34%
ROA(5y)-2.61%
ROE(3y)6.23%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.51%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)16.27%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.68%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)17.62%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.28%
ROICexcg growth 5Y59.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y65.05%
OM growth 3Y21.08%
OM growth 5Y74.02%
PM growth 3Y113.66%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.63%
GM growth 5Y10.76%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.44 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.72% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.87% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.77 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.53% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.67 |
F-Score4
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC2.18
Cap/Depr(3y)153.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)113.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-57.59%
EPS 3Y121.7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-65.22%
EPS Next Y55.63%
EPS Next 2Y33.06%
EPS Next 3Y29.48%
EPS Next 5Y22.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.98%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.68%
Sales Q2Q%-20.46%
Revenue Next Year-5.56%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.89%
Revenue Next 3Y0.8%
Revenue Next 5Y2.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-24.86%
EBIT growth 3Y27.66%
EBIT growth 5Y72.85%
EBIT Next Year60.56%
EBIT Next 3Y25.46%
EBIT Next 5Y19.51%
FCF growth 1Y-15.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-22.24%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y32.63%