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Vesuvius plcLSE:VSVS Stock Report

Market Cap UK£913.8m
Share Price
UK£3.73
My Fair Value
UK£4.39
15.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y-4.5%
7D-1.5%
Portfolio Value
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Vesuvius plc

LSE:VSVS Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£913.8m

Vesuvius (VSVS) Stock Overview

Provides molten metal flow engineering and technology services to steel and foundry casting industries worldwide. More details

VSVS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation5/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance2/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends4/6

Rewards

Trading at 44.1% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 18.79% per year

Trading at good value compared to peers and industry

Risk Analysis

Dividend of 6.31% is not well covered by free cash flows


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Vesuvius

India Infrastructure And Renewable Trends Will Unlock Long-Term Potential

Key Takeaways Strong growth in India, innovation in technology-driven products, and expansion into non-ferrous segments are strengthening market position and boosting margins. Improved free cash flow and financial flexibility result from restructuring, while global decarbonization trends ensure long-term demand and earnings growth.
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UK£4.39
FV
15.1% undervalued intrinsic discount
2.36%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Global Infrastructure And Green Steel Will Expand Market Opportunities

Key Takeaways Expanding presence in India, automation, and flexible manufacturing strongly position Vesuvius for higher margins and structural earnings growth. Decarbonization, digitalization, and tighter industry standards drive premium pricing, recurring revenues, and durable competitive advantage in its markets.
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UK£5.9
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36.8% undervalued intrinsic discount
3.32%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Electric Arc Adoption And Decarbonization Will Shrink Global Market

Key Takeaways Structural shifts in steelmaking, materials use, and customer preferences threaten long-term demand for Vesuvius's products, compressing revenues and profitability. Geopolitical risks and shifting trade dynamics heighten supply chain, margin, and cash flow volatility, complicating future earnings stability.
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UK£3.3
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12.9% overvalued intrinsic discount
1.68%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for Vesuvius
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£3.73
52 Week HighUK£4.46
52 Week LowUK£3.11
Beta1.08
1 Month Change0.054%
3 Month Change-6.90%
1 Year Change-4.46%
3 Year Change13.88%
5 Year Change-11.83%
Change since IPO-96.48%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

What Is Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Share Price Doing?

May 13
What Is Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Share Price Doing?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.164

Apr 10
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.164
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R&D Investments And Global Expansion Will Strengthen Steel Division's Market Position

Strategic market share gains and product innovations are expected to drive revenue and margin growth in key regions and divisions.

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.164

Mar 09
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.164

Here's Why Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Dec 24
Here's Why Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Dec 05
Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Prospects Need A Boost To Lift Shares

Should You Investigate Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) At UK£3.68?

Oct 24
Should You Investigate Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) At UK£3.68?

Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Sep 27
Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

We Think Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Sep 07
We Think Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.071

Aug 04
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.071

Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Earnings

Aug 03
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Earnings

Does Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 03
Does Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Vesuvius' (LON:VSVS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Apr 04
Vesuvius' (LON:VSVS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Mar 03
Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Yearly Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

At UK£4.97, Is Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Feb 20
At UK£4.97, Is Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 28% Above Its Share Price

Nov 23
Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 28% Above Its Share Price

The Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Aren't Growing

Nov 03
The Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Aren't Growing

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 09
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Should You Investigate Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) At UK£4.48?

Sep 23
Should You Investigate Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) At UK£4.48?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.068

Jul 30
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.068

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

May 22
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Should You Think About Buying Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Now?

May 03
Should You Think About Buying Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Now?

Vesuvius' (LON:VSVS) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.1575

Apr 05
Vesuvius' (LON:VSVS) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.1575

Is Now The Time To Put Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) On Your Watchlist?

Mar 01
Is Now The Time To Put Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) On Your Watchlist?

Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Dec 23
Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS) Shares Could Be 30% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Dec 09
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

When Should You Buy Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS)?

Nov 05
When Should You Buy Vesuvius plc (LON:VSVS)?

Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS)

Oct 20
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS)

Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 27% Above Its Share Price

Sep 13
Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 27% Above Its Share Price

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Aug 16
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.065

Jul 31
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.065

Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Jun 15
Returns At Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

What Is Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Share Price Doing?

May 19
What Is Vesuvius plc's (LON:VSVS) Share Price Doing?

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 07
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Mar 26
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.15

Mar 06
Vesuvius (LON:VSVS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To UK£0.15

Shareholder Returns

VSVSGB MachineryGB Market
7D-1.5%0.2%1.5%
1Y-4.5%10.5%11.8%

Return vs Industry: VSVS underperformed the UK Machinery industry which returned 10.5% over the past year.

Return vs Market: VSVS underperformed the UK Market which returned 11.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is VSVS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
VSVS volatility
VSVS Average Weekly Movement3.2%
Machinery Industry Average Movement4.3%
Market Average Movement4.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.8%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.5%

Stable Share Price: VSVS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: VSVS's weekly volatility (3%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
191611,102Patrick Georges Andrewww.vesuvius.com

Vesuvius plc provides molten metal flow engineering and technology services to steel and foundry casting industries worldwide. It operates through Flow Control, Sensor & Probes, and Advanced Refractories segments. The company provides consumables and equipment, which includes binders, coatings, feeding systems, filtration and gating systems, melt shop refractories, metallurgical and pouring control systems, die dressings and coatings, melt treatment products, crucibles, and ceramics for the iron, steel, and nonferrous foundries.

Vesuvius plc Fundamentals Summary

How do Vesuvius's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
VSVS fundamental statistics
Market capUK£913.75m
Earnings (TTM)UK£70.30m
Revenue (TTM)UK£1.79b
12.9x
P/E Ratio
0.5x
P/S Ratio

Is VSVS overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
VSVS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£1.79b
Cost of RevenueUK£1.32b
Gross ProfitUK£471.40m
Other ExpensesUK£401.10m
EarningsUK£70.30m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Mar 12, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)0.29
Gross Margin26.32%
Net Profit Margin3.93%
Debt/Equity Ratio53.2%

How did VSVS perform over the long term?

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Dividends

6.3%
Current Dividend Yield
84%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/10/01 17:31
End of Day Share Price 2025/10/01 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

Vesuvius plc is covered by 30 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
David LarkamArden Partners Plc.
Jonathan HurnBarclays
Nick WebsterBarclays