VallourecSTU:VACE -1.44%73 PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 50% above its 10-year median of 1.13. GuruFocus rates STU:VACE with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.70. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 612 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks worse than 74.18% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-27), Vallourec's share price is €4.12. Vallourec's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.43. Hence, Vallourec's PB Ratio of today is 1.69.
Good Sign:
Vallourec SA stock PB Ratio (=1.68) is close to 1-year low of 1.58.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:VACE'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.29 Med: 1.13 Max: 2.19
Current: 1.68
During the past 13 years, Vallourec's highest PB Ratio was 2.19. The lowest was 0.29. And the median was 1.13.
STU:VACE's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 74.18% of 612
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.965
vs STU:VACE: 1.68
During the past 12 months, Vallourec's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Vallourec was 201.10% per year. The lowest was -47.90% per year. And the median was -6.15% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Vallourec PB Ratio Related Terms
Vallourec PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vallourec's PB 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.
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Vallourec's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a PB Ratio of 1.69 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. This is 50% above median its historical median of 1.13. Over the past decade, Vallourec's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #454 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 74.2%.
Is Vallourec's PB Ratio too high?
Vallourec's current PB Ratio of 1.69 is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.29 to a high of 2.19. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Vallourec's value of 1.69 is 75.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #454 out of 612 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's PB Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #454 out of 612 companies for PB Ratio. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.97. Vallourec's value of 1.69 is 75.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.29 to 2.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.13 vs. the industry median of 0.97, 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.97, based on 612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vallourec's current PB Ratio of 1.69 is 75.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 50% above median its own 10-year median of 1.13. 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 PB Ratio of 1.69. 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 PB Ratio is 1.69, which is 50% above median its 10-year median of 1.13 and 75.1% above the Steel industry median of 0.97. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (STU:VACE), the current PB Ratio is 1.69 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.69 (50% above median its 10-year median of 1.13)
GF Value™: €2.70 vs. price of €4.12 (52.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 75.1% above the Steel median (#454 of 612)
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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