VallourecVLOUF 70 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 8.88. GuruFocus rates VLOUF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 315 Steel companies, Vallourec ranks better than 76.83% on this metric.
Vallourec's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
VLOUF'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.63 Med: 8.88 Max: 10.06
Current: 7.68
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.
VLOUF's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 76.83% of 315
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.4
vs VLOUF: 7.68
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
VLOUF 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 (VLOUF) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 as of Jul. 03, 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. This is 14% below median its historical median of 8.88. 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 #73 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is Vallourec's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Vallourec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.63 to a high of 10.06. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. Vallourec's value of 7.68 is 125.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vallourec ranks #73 out of 315 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vallourec has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, 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 #73 out of 315 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Vallourec in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.40. Vallourec's value of 7.68 is 125.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Vallourec's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 5.63 to 10.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.88 vs. the industry median of 3.40, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.40, based on 315 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. Vallourec's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 7.68 is 125.9% 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 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 3.40 — 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 7.68, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 8.88. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec (VLOUF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.64, compared to a current price of $22.14 — trading 51.2% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 8.88 and 125.9% above the Steel industry median of 3.40. Vallourec's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 (VLOUF), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 7.68 as of Jul. 03, 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 (VLOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vallourec stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $22.14 is trading 51.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.64.
GuruFocus considers Vallourec to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLOUF:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 7.68 (14% below median its 10-year median of 8.88)
GF Value™: $14.64 vs. price of $22.14 (51.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 125.9% above the Steel median (#73 of 315)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLOUF 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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