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VallourecVLOUF 73 Net Cash per Share is $-7.79 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates VLOUF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 84 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks worse than 1190475% on this metric.
Vallourec (OTCPK:VLOUF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Vallourec Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Vallourec Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec's Net Cash per Share 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: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Vallourec's Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share of $-7.79 as of Jun. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Vallourec's Net Cash per Share too high?
Vallourec's current Net Cash per Share is $-7.79. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 84 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Net Cash per Share compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 84 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 4.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Steel company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Steel companies is 4.70, based on 84 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current Net Cash per Share is $-7.79. 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 $16.28, compared to a current price of $21.80 — trading 33.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-7.79. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (VLOUF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-7.79 as of Jun. 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 $21.80 is trading 33.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.28.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
Net Cash per Share: $-7.79
GF Value™: $16.28 vs. price of $21.80 (33.9% 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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