VallourecVLOUF 70 Buyback Yield % is -0.36 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates VLOUF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 50% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Vallourec's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
VLOUF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Vallourec Buyback Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Vallourec (VLOUF) has a Buyback Yield % of -0.36 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #79 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Vallourec's Buyback Yield % too high?
Vallourec's current Buyback Yield % is -0.36. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #79 out of 158 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Buyback Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #79 out of 158 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Vallourec in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Steel company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Steel industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. Vallourec's current Buyback Yield % is -0.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vallourec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec (VLOUF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.88, compared to a current price of $24.23 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is -0.36. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (VLOUF), the current Buyback Yield % is -0.36 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Vallourec (VLOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.23 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.88.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
Buyback Yield %: -0.36
GF Value™: $15.88 vs. price of $24.23 (52.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vallourec SA is a world leader in premium tubular solutions for the energy markets and for demanding industrial applications such as oil & gas wells in harsh environments, new generation power plants, challenging architectural projects, and high-performance mechanical equipment. Its pioneering spirit and cutting-edge R&D open new technological frontiers. With close to around 13,000 dedicated and passionate employees in more than 20 countries, it works hand- in-hand with its customers to offer more than just tubes: Vallourec delivers safe, competitive, and smart tubular solutions to make every project possible.
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