VALLOUREC SA (VK.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Euronext Paris • EPA:VK • FR0013506730
17.86 EUR
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to VK. VK was compared to 36 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: VK reported negative net income in multiple 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.87%, VK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- VK's Return On Equity of 25.86% is amongst the best of the industry. VK outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 17.41%, VK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VK is above the industry average of 10.31%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (17.41%) for VK is above the 3 year average (12.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of VK (10.18%) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of VK has grown nicely.
- VK has a better Operating Margin (15.35%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of VK has grown nicely.
- VK has a Gross Margin (29.66%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of VK has grown nicely.
| 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, VK has more shares outstanding
- VK has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- VK has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- VK has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.20. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as VK would need 3.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.20, VK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.38 indicates that VK is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.38, VK is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.38 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC2.22
WACC7.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that VK has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, VK is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.27 indicates that VK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- VK has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: VK outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- VK shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.66%.
- VK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 121.70% yearly.
- VK shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.37%.
- Measured over the past years, VK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.68% on average per year.
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
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- VK is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.40.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of VK is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.30. VK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.70, which indicates a very decent valuation of VK.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of VK indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: VK is cheaper than 69.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- VK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.57.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- VK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. VK is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of VK is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.63 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.49%, VK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.63, 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 1.82, VK pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.49% |
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.