VallourecSTU:VACE -1.44%71 OCF Yield % is 11.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 5.49. GuruFocus rates STU:VACE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 634 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 64.67% 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.
Vallourec OCF Yield % Related Terms
Vallourec OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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, Vallourec'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.
Vallourec OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec'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.
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a OCF Yield % of 11.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #224 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Vallourec's OCF Yield % too high?
Vallourec's current OCF Yield % of 11.97 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 5.49. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Vallourec's value of 11.97 is 90.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #224 out of 634 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's OCF Yield % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #224 out of 634 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts Vallourec in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.27. Vallourec's value of 11.97 is 90.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.49 vs. the industry median of 6.27, 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 Yield % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.27, based on 634 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. Vallourec's current OCF Yield % of 11.97 is 90.9% 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 Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current OCF Yield % is 11.97, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 5.49. 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?
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a current OCF Yield % of 11.97. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.70, compared to a current price of €4.12 — trading 52.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 11.97, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 5.49 and 90.9% above the Steel industry median of 6.27. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (STU:VACE), the current OCF Yield % is 11.97 as of Jun. 28, 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 (STU:VACE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.12 is trading 52.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.70.
Key valuation signals for STU:VACE:
OCF Yield %: 11.97 (118% above median its 10-year median of 5.49)
GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €4.12 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.9% above the Steel median (#224 of 634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:VACE 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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