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Villeroy & Boch (XTRA:VIB3)

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Villeroy & Boch stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 93 (better than 93% compared with investment alternatives), Villeroy & Boch (Building Products, Germany) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Villeroy & Boch are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 97 (better than 97% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 89) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 15), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 93, is a strong buy recommendation based on Villeroy & Boch's financial characteristics. As the company Villeroy & Boch's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 97) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 89), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 15) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. 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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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	97
Growth Rank	89
Safety Rank	15
Combined Rank	93

Country	Germany
Industry	Building Products
Index	CDAX, Dividends Europe, Sound Pay Europe, Water Tech
Size class	Small

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Villeroy & Boch

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	99	100	100	97
GROWTH
GROWTH	53	21	29	89
SAFETY
SAFETY	74	96	69	15
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	15	1	14	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	75	55	57	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Villeroy & Boch is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	99	100	100	97
GROWTH
GROWTH	53	21	29	89
SAFETY
SAFETY	74	96	69	15
COMBINED
COMBINED	96	92	91	93

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Villeroy & Boch the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 97 (better than 97% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Villeroy & Boch shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for Villeroy & Boch. Price-to-Sales is 100 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 100% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for Villeroy & Boch's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 74% 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 69. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of Villeroy & Boch are expected to be higher than for 98% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 98). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 97, is a buy recommendation based on Villeroy & Boch'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 Villeroy & Boch 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
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	100	97	100	100
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	89	95	100	74
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	71	75	83	69
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	96	98	100	98
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	99	100	100	97

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Villeroy & Boch; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Villeroy & Boch shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Villeroy & Boch. Profit Growth has a rank of 100 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 100% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 100, and Stock Returns has a rank of 57 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 57% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 25 (75% of its competitors are better). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 89, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. 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. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	6	4	96	25
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	80	39	26	100
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	21	45	16	100
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	93	53	19	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	53	21	29	89

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Villeroy & Boch.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 15 (better than 15% compared with alternatives), the company Villeroy & Boch has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Villeroy & Boch is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Villeroy & Boch and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 91, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 91% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 4, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 96% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 8, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 92% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 15 (worse than 85% compared with alternatives), Villeroy & Boch has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Villeroy & Boch are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Villeroy & Boch and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	42	66	32	4
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	95	95	76	91
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	55	78	59	8
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	74	96	69	15

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Villeroy & Boch and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	3	21	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	12	37	31	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	14	3	28	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	15	1	14	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Villeroy & Boch.
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