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Vesuvius plc (VSVS.XLON) Quality Score

VSVS.XLON
Quality24

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
80/100
21.9x

20–25x range, moderate premium

Cash Flow Multiple
40/100
43.3x

Above 30x, cash flow yield is thin

Revenue Growth
0/100
-4.0%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-40.1%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
100/100
-8.3%

Shrinking >2%, active buybacks

Margin Trend
0/100
-2.8pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
0/100
£451M

Net debt/FCF of 17.2x, high leverage

2022
£184M
£442M
2023
£164M
£402M
2024
£186M
£520M
2025
£191M
£642M
Return on Capital
0/100
5.1%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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Vesuvius (VSVS.XLON) quality: score, margins and returns

Vesuvius (VSVS.XLON) scores 24/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 7.8% operating margins and 5.1% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Vesuvius (VSVS.XLON) a high-quality business?+

Vesuvius scores 24 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a 7.8% operating margin and a 5.1% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Vesuvius's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from VSVS.XLON's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Vesuvius scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Vesuvius's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Vesuvius earns about 5.1% on its invested capital, which is modest. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to VSVS.XLON's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Vesuvius?+

Vesuvius runs an operating margin of about 7.8% and a net margin of about 3.6%. Revenue has grown at roughly 2.4% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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