VallourecVLOWY -8.18%70 OCF Margin % is 20.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11976% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates VLOWY with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 87.68% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VLOWY'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.32 Med: 0.17 Max: 14.7
Current: 15.54
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Vallourec was 14.70%. The lowest was -9.32%. And the median was 0.17%.
VLOWY's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 87.68% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs VLOWY: 15.54
Vallourec OCF Margin % Related Terms
Vallourec OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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, Vallourec'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.
Vallourec OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec'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.
Vallourec (VLOWY) has a OCF Margin % of 20.53% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. This is 11976% above median its historical median of 0.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #76 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Vallourec's OCF Margin % too high?
Vallourec's current OCF Margin % of 20.53% is 11976% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Vallourec's value of 20.53% is 302.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #76 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #76 out of 617 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Vallourec in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. Vallourec's value of 20.53% is 302.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Vallourec 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. Vallourec's current OCF Margin % of 20.53% is 302.5% 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 Vallourec 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. Vallourec's current OCF Margin % is 20.53%, which is 11976% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 (VLOWY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.20, compared to a current price of $4.94 — trading 54.4% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 20.53%, which is 11976% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 302.5% above the Steel industry median of 5.10. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Vallourec (VLOWY), the current OCF Margin % is 20.53% 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 (VLOWY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.94 is trading 54.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.20.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOWY:
OCF Margin %: 20.53% (11976% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $3.20 vs. price of $4.94 (54.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 302.5% above the Steel median (#76 of 617)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLOWY 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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