Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Vallourec's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Vallourec's highest Yield on Cost was 10.06. The lowest was 5.63. And the median was 8.88.
STU:VACE's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 3.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % only.
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Vallourec 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
STU:VACE vs NUE, STLD, RS: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of Vallourec is calculated as
Vallourec (STU:VACE) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. Over the past decade, Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.63 to 10.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry.
Is Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vallourec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.63 to a high of 10.06. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #999999 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vallourec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. Historically, Vallourec's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.63 to 10.06 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.34, based on 318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Vallourec and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vallourec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.71, compared to a current price of €4.14 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vallourec (STU:VACE), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 €4.14 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.71.
Key valuation signals for STU:VACE:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 0.00
GF Value™: €2.71 vs. price of €4.14 (52.8% 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.
72GF Score
Get the complete analysis for STU:VACE
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
STU:VACE has been successfully added to your 
