VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:VK • FR0013506730
18.05 EUR
+0.19 (+1.06%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 05:29 PM
Taking everything into account, VK scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. VK was compared to 36 industry peers in the Energy Equipment & Services industry. VK has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. VK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- VK had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 better Return On Assets (11.87%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 25.86%, VK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- VK's Return On Invested Capital of 17.41% is amongst the best of the industry. VK outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VK is above the industry average of 10.18%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.51%) for VK is below the current ROIC(17.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.87% | ||
| ROE | 25.86% | ||
| ROIC | 17.41% |
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 10.18% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 69.44% of its industry peers.
- VK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- VK's Operating Margin of 15.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VK has grown nicely.
- VK's Gross Margin of 29.66% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- VK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.18% | ||
| GM | 29.66% |
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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VK is creating value.
- VK has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for VK has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for VK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VK is 3.20, which is a good value as it means it would take VK, 3.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of VK (3.20) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- VK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- VK's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.38 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC7.71%
2.3 Liquidity
- VK has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that VK is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- VK's Current ratio of 2.13 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. VK outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- VK has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that VK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.27, VK is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for VK have decreased strongly by -16.66% in the last year.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, VK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.37% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.66%
EPS 3Y121.7%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%700.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.37%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.68%
Sales Q2Q%-1.99%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, VK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.81% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, VK will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y46.97%
EPS Next 2Y29.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%
EPS Next 5Y22.81%
Revenue Next Year-6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.38%
Revenue Next 3Y1.1%
Revenue Next 5Y3.15%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.56, which indicates a correct valuation of VK.
- VK's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. VK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.81, the valuation of VK can be described as reasonable.
- VK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VK is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.57, VK is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, VK is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- VK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 27.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y29.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- VK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.39%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, VK pays a better dividend. On top of this VK pays more dividend than 86.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, VK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.39% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y29.97%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%
VALLOUREC SA / VK.PA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for VALLOUREC SA?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to VK.PA.
What is the valuation status for VK stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VK stock?
VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for VK stock?
The financial health rating of VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA) is 5 / 10.