Vesuvius /£VSVS
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About Vesuvius
Vesuvius PLC, listed as VSVS on the London Stock Exchange, specializes in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the steel and foundry industries. Founded in 1916, the company operates through multiple segments including Flow Control, Advanced Refractories, and Sensors & Probes, providing products, services, and technologies that are critical to the production of high-quality steel and other metal products. Vesuvius is headquartered in London, UK, and operates in numerous countries providing solutions that improve the performance and lifespan of production equipment while also enhancing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
Ticker
£VSVS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
11,102
Headquarters
Website
Vesuvius Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£931M
13.83
£0.28
1.08
£0.24
6.17%
Price and volume
Market cap
£931M
Beta
1.08
52-week high
£4.39
52-week low
£3.11
Average daily volume
300K
Dividend rate
£0.24
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.27
Quick ratio
1.533
Long term debt to equity
50.734
Total debt to equity
53.162
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
83.64%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.41%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
213.5
Gross margin (TTM)
26.32%
Net profit margin (TTM)
3.92%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.74%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
30.11%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£160,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.22%
Return on equity (TTM)
6.80%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.834
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.535
Price to book
0.88
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.44
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
39.253
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.55%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.097
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.17%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.27%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-28.61%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.09%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.37%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-18.85%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.17%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.01%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.74%
What the Analysts think about Vesuvius
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Vesuvius stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The Group grew its market share in both Steel and Foundry in Q1 2025, thanks to its technological edge and steady R&D investment, helping it counter tough market conditions (LSE)
The structural cost reduction plan is on course to achieve at least £45 million in annual cash savings by 2028, bolstering margins against inflation (LSE)
Management repurchased 353,177 ordinary shares in April 2025, signalling confidence in cash flows and boosting EPS (LSE)
Global steel production declined 0.8% (excluding China, Iran, Russia, and Ukraine), and foundry end-markets fell about 8% in Q1 2025, leading to flat revenue and lower trading profit versus last year (LSE)
Trading profit for FY 2025 is now expected to come in slightly below FY 2024 on a constant currency basis, due to higher raw material costs and wage inflation, with significant uncertainty about fully offsetting these pressures (LSE)
In H1 2025, adjusted trading profit dropped 20.7% year-on-year to £77.0 million and return on sales fell 160 basis points, highlighting ongoing margin pressure and weaker volumes in soft markets (LSE)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Oct 2025.
Vesuvius Financial Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Vesuvius stock?
Vesuvius (VSVS) has a market cap of £931M as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Vesuvius stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Vesuvius (VSVS) stock is 13.83 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Vesuvius stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Vesuvius (VSVS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.235 and the yield is 6.17%. Vesuvius has a payout ratio of 83.64% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Vesuvius dividend payment date?
The next Vesuvius (VSVS) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Vesuvius ?
Vesuvius (VSVS) has a beta rating of 1.08. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.