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Umicore has the GF Score of 61, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Umicore
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Umicore (FRA:NVJ) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Umicore GF Score Related Terms
FRA:NVJ vs WM, RSG, WCN: GF Score Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Umicore's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Umicore GF Score vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Umicore's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umicore's GF Score falls into.
Umicore (FRA:NVJ) has a GF Score of 61 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 73.00. Over the past decade, Umicore's GF Score has ranged from 48.00 to 90.00.
Is Umicore's GF Score too high?
Umicore's current GF Score of 61 is 16% below median its 10-year median of 73.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.00 to a high of 90.00. Overall, Umicore has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umicore's GF Score compare to WM and RSG?
Umicore's GF Score of 61 can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. Historically, Umicore's own GF Score has ranged from 48.00 to 90.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Waste Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Umicore and its competitors. Umicore's current GF Score is 61, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 73.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umicore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore (FRA:NVJ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.56, compared to a current price of €4.60 — trading 79.7% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 61, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 73.00. Umicore's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Umicore (FRA:NVJ), the current GF Score is 61 as of Jul. 20, 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 Umicore (FRA:NVJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umicore stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.60 is trading 79.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.56.
GuruFocus considers Umicore to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:NVJ:
GF Score: 61 (16% below median its 10-year median of 73.00)
GF Value™: €2.56 vs. price of €4.60 (79.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:NVJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Umicore SA is an advanced materials and recycling group. It operates in the business groups: Catalysis, Battery Materials, Specialty Materials, Recycling, and Corporate and Unallocated. Key revenue is derived from its Recycling segment, which treats complex waste streams containing precious and other specialty metals. The Battery Materials segment is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing cathode materials (CAM) and its precursors (pCAM) for lithium-ion batteries. The Catalysis segment provides automotive catalysts for gasoline and diesel light and heavy-duty diesel applications, and the Specialty segment develops, manufactures, and distributes metal-based materials and chemicals for applications vital to everyday lives. Geographically, it derives majority revenue from Europe.
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