Vesuvius (CHIX:VSVSL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (As of Dec. 2025) — 11% Below Median


CHIX:VSVSL Vesuvius PLC CHIX:VSVSL
81 GF Score
Price £4.51
GF Value £4.19
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Vesuvius Dividend Payout Ratio?

Vesuvius CHIX:VSVSL +0.85% 81 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VSVSL with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.19 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 271 Steel companies, Vesuvius ranks worse than 77.86% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:VSVSl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.13   Med: 0.47   Max: 0.7
Current: 0.7

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vesuvius was 0.70. The lowest was 0.13. And the median was 0.47.

CHIX:VSVSl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
77.86% of 271 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39 vs CHIX:VSVSl: 0.70

As of today (2026-07-01), the Dividend Yield % of Vesuvius is 5.27%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Vesuvius was 7.08%. The lowest was 0.53%. And the median was 4.62%.

Vesuvius's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.07.

During the past 12 months, Vesuvius's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.90% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vesuvius was 93.90% per year. The lowest was -43.20% per year. And the median was 3.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Vesuvius (CHIX:VSVSl) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Vesuvius Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Vesuvius Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.

Vesuvius Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Vesuvius Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.58 0.38 0.49 0.55 0.70

Vesuvius Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.31 0.75 0.34 0.97 0.42

CHIX:VSVSL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Steel subindustry, Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Vesuvius Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.235/ 0.338
=0.70

Vesuvius's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.071/ 0.168
=0.42

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 mean?
Vesuvius (CHIX:VSVSL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Vesuvius' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #211 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 77.9%.
Is Vesuvius' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Vesuvius' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.13 to a high of 0.70. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Vesuvius' value of 0.42 is 7.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #211 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vesuvius has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vesuvius' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vesuvius ranks #211 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vesuvius in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Vesuvius' value of 0.42 is 7.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Vesuvius' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.13 to 0.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.39, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.39, based on 271 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vesuvius's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.42 is 7.7% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vesuvius and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vesuvius's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. 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 (CHIX:VSVSL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.19, compared to a current price of £4.51 — trading 7.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 7.7% above the Steel industry median of 0.39. Vesuvius' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vesuvius (CHIX:VSVSL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 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 (CHIX:VSVSL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vesuvius stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.51 is trading 7.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.19. GuruFocus considers Vesuvius to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VSVSL:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.42 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: £4.19 vs. price of £4.51 (7.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.7% above the Steel median (#211 of 271)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VSVSL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Vesuvius Business Description

Other Exchanges VSVS:UKV4S:Germany
Address 165 Fleet Street, London, GBR, EC4A 2AE
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.
81GF Score

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