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VesuviusLSE:VSVS +0.22%79 OCF Yield % is 18.29 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 10.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:VSVS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.33 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 633 Steel companies, Vesuvius ranks better than 76.15% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Vesuvius OCF Yield % Related Terms
Vesuvius OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vesuvius's OCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vesuvius's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vesuvius's OCF Yield % 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 (LSE:VSVS) has a OCF Yield % of 18.29 as of Jul. 31, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 10.68. Over the past decade, Vesuvius' OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.48 to 22.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #151 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Vesuvius' OCF Yield % too high?
Vesuvius' current OCF Yield % of 18.29 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 22.48. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.51. Vesuvius' value of 18.29 is 181% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #151 out of 633 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vesuvius has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vesuvius' OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #151 out of 633 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Vesuvius in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.51. Vesuvius' value of 18.29 is 181% above this benchmark. Historically, Vesuvius' own OCF Yield % has ranged from 3.48 to 22.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.68 vs. the industry median of 6.51, 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 Yield % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.51, based on 633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vesuvius's current OCF Yield % of 18.29 is 181% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vesuvius's current OCF Yield % is 18.29, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 10.68. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.33, compared to a current price of £3.65 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 18.29, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.68 and 181% above the Steel industry median of 6.51. Vesuvius' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS), the current OCF Yield % is 18.29 as of Jul. 31, 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 Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vesuvius stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.65 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £4.33.
GuruFocus considers Vesuvius to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:VSVS:
OCF Yield %: 18.29 (71% above median its 10-year median of 10.68)
GF Value™: £4.33 vs. price of £3.65 (15.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181% above the Steel median (#151 of 633)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VSVS 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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