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
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
11,102
ISIN
GB00B82YXW83
Website
Vesuvius Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£948M
11.70
£0.33
1.14
£0.24
6.07%
Price and volume
Market cap
£948M
Beta
1.14
52-week high
£4.85
52-week low
£3.11
Average daily volume
377K
Dividend rate
£0.24
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.034
Quick ratio
1.319
Long term debt to equity
35.365
Total debt to equity
41.83
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
70.07%
Interest coverage (TTM)
7.57%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
248.6
Gross margin (TTM)
27.67%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.79%
Operating margin (TTM)
9.69%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
27.63%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£160,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
4.82%
Return on equity (TTM)
7.82%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.704
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.553
Price to book
0.85
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.06
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
17.396
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.75%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
22.27%
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.07%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.68%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-24.08%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.47%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.34%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-4.07%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-0.66%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.49%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.84%
What the Analysts think about Vesuvius
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Vesuvius stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Vesuvius has initiated a £50 million share buyback program, aiming to reduce share capital and potentially enhance shareholder value. (proactiveinvestors.com)
Berenberg Bank has raised its price target for Vesuvius to GBX 580, indicating a potential upside of 31.82% from the stock's previous close. (marketbeat.com)
Despite a 23% decline in pretax profit for 2024, Vesuvius increased its dividend by 2.2%, reflecting confidence in its financial stability. (morningstar.co.uk)
Vesuvius warned that profits are set to fall in 2025 due to a softer macroeconomic backdrop and mounting costs. (sharecast.com)
The company reported a 23% decline in pretax profit for 2024, with revenue down 5.7%, indicating challenges in maintaining profitability. (morningstar.co.uk)
Vesuvius' share price reached a new 52-week low, trading as low as GBX 345.60, reflecting investor concerns over its performance. (marketbeat.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Vesuvius stock?
Vesuvius (VSVS) has a market cap of £948M as of July 18, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Vesuvius stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Vesuvius (VSVS) stock is 11.7 as of July 18, 2025.
Does Vesuvius stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Vesuvius (VSVS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 18, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.235 and the yield is 6.07%. Vesuvius has a payout ratio of 70.07% 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 1.14. 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.