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VallourecVLOUF +0.49%70 Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates VLOUF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks worse than 57.01% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Vallourec's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,225 Mil. Vallourec's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,524 Mil.
Therefore, Vallourec's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
VLOUF'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.04 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.49
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Vallourec was 0.49. The lowest was -0.04. And the median was 0.36.
VLOUF's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 57.01% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs VLOUF: 0.49
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Vallourec Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Vallourec Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Vallourec's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #362 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Vallourec's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Vallourec's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36. The Steel industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Vallourec's value of 0.49 is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #362 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #362 out of 635 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55. Vallourec's value of 0.49 is 10.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Vallourec has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Equity-to-Asset for a Steel company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Steel companies is 0.55, based on 635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vallourec's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.49 is 10.9% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 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 $14.61, compared to a current price of $24.55 — trading 68% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 10.9% below the Steel industry median of 0.55. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (VLOUF), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.49 as of Mar. 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 $24.55 is trading 68% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.61.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.49 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: $14.61 vs. price of $24.55 (68% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Steel median (#362 of 635)
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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