VesuviusSTU:V4S +0.99%81 OCF Margin % is 10.11% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 8.22. GuruFocus rates STU:V4S with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.72. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, Vesuvius ranks better than 58.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vesuvius's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:V4S'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.75 Med: 8.22 Max: 11.22
Current: 6.39
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Vesuvius was 11.22%. The lowest was 2.75%. And the median was 8.22%.
STU:V4S's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 58.35% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs STU:V4S: 6.39
Vesuvius OCF Margin % Related Terms
Vesuvius OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vesuvius's OCF Margin % 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, Vesuvius's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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.
Vesuvius OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vesuvius's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vesuvius's OCF Margin % 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.
Vesuvius (STU:V4S) has a OCF Margin % of 10.11% as of Dec. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 8.22. Over the past decade, Vesuvius' OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.75 to 11.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #257 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is Vesuvius' OCF Margin % too high?
Vesuvius' current OCF Margin % of 10.11% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 8.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.75 to a high of 11.22. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Vesuvius' value of 10.11% is 98.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #257 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vesuvius has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vesuvius' OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #257 out of 617 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Vesuvius in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Vesuvius' value of 10.11% is 98.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vesuvius' own OCF Margin % has ranged from 2.75 to 11.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.22 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Vesuvius has consistently been above 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 OCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.10, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vesuvius's current OCF Margin % of 10.11% is 98.2% above 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vesuvius's current OCF Margin % is 10.11%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 8.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vesuvius stock overvalued right now?
Vesuvius (STU:V4S) has a current OCF Margin % of 10.11%. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.72, compared to a current price of €5.10 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 10.11%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 8.22 and 98.2% above the Steel industry median of 5.10. Vesuvius' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vesuvius (STU:V4S), the current OCF Margin % is 10.11% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Vesuvius (STU:V4S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vesuvius stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.10 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.72.
Key valuation signals for STU:V4S:
OCF Margin %: 10.11% (23% above median its 10-year median of 8.22)
GF Value™: €4.72 vs. price of €5.10 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.2% above the Steel median (#257 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:V4S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vesuvius PLC is a provider of metal flow engineering. The company's operating segment includes Steel Flow Control, Steel Advanced Refractories, Steel Sensors & Probes, and the Foundry Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Steel Flow Control segment. Geographically, it has a presence in Asia, North America, South America, and EMEA, of which it generates the majority of revenue from the EMEA region.
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