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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Vallourec's enterprise value is $6,345 Mil.
Vallourec's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $930 Mil. Therefore, Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 6.82.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
VLOUF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -72.51 Med: -2.54 Max: 275.49
Current: 6.66
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Vallourec was 275.49. The lowest was -72.51. And the median was -2.54.
VLOUF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 71.29% of 526
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.905
vs VLOUF: 6.66
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Vallourec (OTCPK:VLOUF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Vallourec's share price for today is $23.755.
Vallourec's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.587.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Vallourec's current Enterprise Value is $6,345 Mil.
Vallourec's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $930 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 6.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vallourec. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #151 out of 526 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Vallourec's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Vallourec's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Vallourec's value of 6.82 is 31.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #151 out of 526 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 EV-to-EBITDA compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #151 out of 526 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Vallourec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91. Vallourec's value of 6.82 is 31.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.91, based on 526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vallourec's current EV-to-EBITDA of 6.82 is 31.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Vallourec. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82. 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 $14.56, compared to a current price of $23.76 — trading 63.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82 and 31.1% below the Steel industry median of 9.91. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (VLOUF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 6.82 as of Jul. 15, 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 $23.76 is trading 63.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.56.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
EV-to-EBITDA: 6.82
GF Value™: $14.56 vs. price of $23.76 (63.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.1% below the Steel median (#151 of 526)
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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