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Vesuvius (LSE:VSVS)
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Vesuvius stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Vesuvius (Industrial Machinery, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Vesuvius are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 74, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 3). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation based on Vesuvius's financial characteristics. As the company Vesuvius's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 99) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 3) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 74), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 99% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | United Kingdom |
| Industry | Industrial Machinery |
| Index | FTSE All Shares, FTSE 250, FTSE 350, Dividends Europe, Hydrogen, Low Waste, Robotics |
| Size class | Medium |
This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.
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Research History: Vesuvius
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 99 |
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96 |
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98 |
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99 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 31 |
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47 |
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4 |
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3 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 57 |
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67 |
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59 |
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74 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | 23 |
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42 |
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25 |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | 47 |
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84 |
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34 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 70 (better than 70% compared with investment alternatives), Vesuvius (Industrial Machinery, United Kingdom) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Vesuvius are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% of alternatives), are safely financed (Safety Rank of 74, which means low debt burdens), but show below-average growth (Growth Rank of 3). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 70, is a buy recommendation based on Vesuvius's financial characteristics. As the company Vesuvius's key financial metrics exhibit good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 99) but low growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 3) while being safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 74), it may be a safer investment because companies with low debt can better withstand times of crises. Yet the good value, better than 99% of comparable companies, may also indicate that the company's future is challenging. If you believe that low growth is temporary or just due to a specific current event, you may conclude that the good value of the stock provides an attractive investment opportunity and the downside is limited due to below-average financing risks. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 99 |
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96 |
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98 |
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99 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 31 |
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47 |
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4 |
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3 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 57 |
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67 |
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59 |
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74 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 81 |
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88 |
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67 |
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70 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Vesuvius shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Vesuvius. Price-to-Sales is 72 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 72% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Vesuvius's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 85% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 85. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Vesuvius are expected to be higher than for 100% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 100). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 99, is a buy recommendation based on Vesuvius's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in Vesuvius based on its detailed value metrics. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 73 |
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69 |
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68 |
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72 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 82 |
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79 |
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85 |
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85 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 92 |
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95 |
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85 |
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85 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 93 |
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92 |
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98 |
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100 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 99 |
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96 |
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98 |
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99 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 3 (better than 3% compared with alternatives), Vesuvius shows one of the most restricted growth dynamics in its industry. There is little momentum in this company. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all four metrics below average for Vesuvius. Sales Growth has a rank of 10, which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow less than 90% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth, with a rank of 20, and Capital Growth with 23. In addition, Stock Returns have a below market rank of 19, which means that the stock returns have recently been below 81% of alternative investments. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 3, is a sell recommendation for growth and momentum investors. These are all bad growth momentum indicators. These are negative signals for investors interested in growth companies. Value is likely good for this company, as investors may have left this stock in the cold. If that is the case, investors should look at the company's outlook, especially Sentiment performance, because it may be a turnaround situation that could entail above-average stock returns in the future. But it remains a risky bet, as no growth signals are in the green zone yet. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is low here. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 26 |
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44 |
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29 |
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10 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 53 |
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16 |
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17 |
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20 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | 73 |
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51 |
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4 |
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23 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 23 |
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81 |
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27 |
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19 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 31 |
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47 |
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4 |
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3 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 74 (better than 74% compared with alternatives), the company Vesuvius has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Vesuvius is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for Vesuvius. Leverage is at 52, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 52% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 81, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 81% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 55, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 55% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 74 (better than 74% compared with alternatives), Vesuvius has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with Vesuvius but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 60 |
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66 |
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60 |
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52 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 73 |
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71 |
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65 |
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81 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 27 |
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32 |
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37 |
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55 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 57 |
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67 |
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59 |
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74 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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43 |
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59 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | 50 |
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36 |
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28 |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | 17 |
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41 |
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35 |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | 27 |
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75 |
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40 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | 23 |
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42 |
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25 |
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Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Vesuvius from July 31, 2025.
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