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About Victrex
Victrex PLC, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Thornton Cleveleys, UK, is a company that specializes in the manufacturing of high-performance polymeric solutions. It operates in the Specialty Chemicals sector within the materials industry, offering products made primarily from PEEK and PAEK-based materials used in a wide range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, energy, electronics, and medical. Its operations focus on both the development and production of these advanced polymer solutions, catering to both industrial and medical applications across various global markets.
Ticker
£VCT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
1,131
Headquarters
Website
Victrex Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£579M
19.59
£0.34
0.65
£0.60
8.94%
Price and volume
Market cap
£579M
Beta
0.65
52-week high
£11.60
52-week low
£6.27
Average daily volume
328K
Dividend rate
£0.60
Financial strength
Current ratio
3.809
Quick ratio
1.522
Long term debt to equity
12.54
Total debt to equity
15.237
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
174.41%
Interest coverage (TTM)
14.71%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
52.8
Gross margin (TTM)
42.64%
Net profit margin (TTM)
9.98%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.38%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.88%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£260,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.25%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.01%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
19.588
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.946
Price to book
1.33
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.39
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.897
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.24%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.749
Dividend yield (TTM)
8.94%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
4.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-2.55%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.93%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.25%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-24.98%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-10.13%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.73%
What the Analysts think about Victrex
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Victrex stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Group sales volumes in H1 2025 increased 16% year-on-year to 2,018 tonnes, leading management to raise full-year volume growth guidance from mid- to high-single digits.
The Q3 trading update reported an 8% year-on-year increase in volumes to 1,057 tonnes, thanks to strong growth in Sustainable Solutions, especially in Energy & Industrial markets and value-added resellers.
Progress continues on developing Victrex™ PEEK as a PFAS substitute, positioning the company to benefit from regulatory restrictions on PFAS in the UK, EU, and US.
Underlying pretax profit fell 17% to £23.2m in H1 2025, while gross margin narrowed by 390 basis points to 44.1% due to foreign exchange headwinds, product mix changes, and increased costs at the China facility.
CEO Jakob Sigurdsson’s decision to retire after nearly eight years triggered a 10% drop in the share price, fueling concerns about leadership continuity.
The Q3 trading update showed a 3% decline in revenue to £71.5m, driven by lower-than-expected medical revenues and underperformance in spinal implants, indicating continued destocking in the medical segment.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Victrex stock?
Victrex (VCT) has a market cap of £579M as of October 25, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Victrex stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Victrex (VCT) stock is 19.59 as of October 25, 2025.
Does Victrex stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Victrex (VCT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 25, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.5956 and the yield is 8.94%. Victrex has a payout ratio of 174.41% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Victrex dividend payment date?
The next Victrex (VCT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Victrex?
Victrex (VCT) has a beta rating of 0.65. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.