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. Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Vallourec SA is 1.05, which seems too high.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:VACE'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.05 Med: 1.07 Max: 1.07
Current: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Vallourec was 1.07. The lowest was 1.05. And the median was 1.07.
STU:VACE's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 86.72% of 271
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs STU:VACE: 1.05
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Vallourec was 107.50% per year. The lowest was -31.80% per year. And the median was 5.95% 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.
Vallourec (STU:VACE) 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.
Vallourec Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Vallourec Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec'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.
STU:VACE vs NUE, STLD, RS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec'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.
Vallourec Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
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.
Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #235 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 86.7%.
Is Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Vallourec's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.05 to a high of 1.07. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #235 out of 271 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #235 out of 271 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Historically, Vallourec's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 1.05 to 1.07 over the past decade. 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. 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 Vallourec 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. Vallourec's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (STU:VACE), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €4.12 (52.6% above fair value)
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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