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VAS.DE

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Voestalpine AG · Basic Materials · Austria · $8.2B · Avg Vol: $56K/d

96
StockRank
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Q
60
V
66
M
75
P/E (TTM)
17.7x
ROE
5.6%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
1.8%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Voestalpine makes high-quality specialty steel and railway systems, a genuinely differentiated product mix, but the quality score is weak (Q60) after European energy costs and automotive demand hit margins, and the group carries the capital burden of decarbonising its blast furnaces. Nothing adverse is known on accounting or solvency, so this is a flag rather than a removal.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Voestalpine AG is a globally active steel and technology group specializing in high-quality steel products for the automotive, aerospace, and railway industries. The company's competitive moat lies in its focus on premium, highly customized steel segments and its global leadership in railway infrastructure systems. It is a highly specialized, technology-driven steel manufacturer rather than a commodity producer.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue20.8B19.0B17.9B17.2B-6.2%17.2B17.7B18.5B3.8%
EPS6.850.671.032.82-25.6%2.78
Shares172.7M171.5M171.5M171.5M-0.7%171.5M
Debt3.4B3.5B3.1B2.7B-6.9%2.8B
Equity8.5B8.2B8.2B8.6B0.6%
Op CF1.1B1.6B1.6B1.8B17.2%1.8B
Inv CF-53.6M-971.5M-1.4B-905.4M
Fin CF-781.2M-370.5M-796.7M-489.6M
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PRICE (1Y)-2.0%
46.0648.1750.2752.3854.49Jun 8Jun 29Jul 17
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$51.03
RSI (14)
72.1
52W High
$55.05
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
60
ROIC
7.5%66.6
ROE
5.6%58.6
GP/Assets
18.4%70.1
Op. Margin
5.6%53.7
FCF/Assets
2.6%61.4
Piotroski
781.2
Int. Cover
4.0x45.1
D/E Ratio
0.32x41.8
Current Ratio
1.35x26.5
Value
66
P/E (TTM)
17.7x54.7
EV/EBITDA
6.3x78.4
P/FCF
16.7x56.3
P/B
1.0x74.5
P/S
0.5x81.3
Div Yield
1.8%46.9
Momentum
75
52W High %
93%94.7
RS 6M
17%84.5
SMA 50/200
1.12x73.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$8.2B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
20.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of VAS.DE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VAS.DEVoestalpine AG(you)$8.2B96STRONG BUY
WIB.DEWienerberger AG$2.9B84STRONG BUY
AMAG.VIAMAG Austria Metall AG$1.1B87STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 4.7% · P/E 18.6x · Gross margin 34.8%

Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) — Stock Score Summary

Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 96/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (66/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Voestalpine makes high-quality specialty steel and railway systems, a genuinely differentiated product mix, but the quality score is weak (Q60) after European energy costs and automotive demand hit margins, and the group carries the capital burden of decarbonising its blast furnaces. Nothing adverse is known on accounting or solvency, so this is a flag rather than a removal.

Voestalpine AG is a globally active steel and technology group specializing in high-quality steel products for the automotive, aerospace, and railway industries. The company's competitive moat lies in its focus on premium, highly customized steel segments and its global leadership in railway infrastructure systems. It is a highly specialized, technology-driven steel manufacturer rather than a commodity producer.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$51.03
Market Cap$8.2B
P/E (TTM)17.71
Price/Book0.98
Return on Equity5.6%
Return on Invested Capital7.5%
Debt/Equity0.32x
Gross Margin20.0%
Operating Margin5.6%
Revenue Growth-1.9%
Dividend Yield1.8%
Free Cash Flow$490M

Voestalpine AG operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (Austria).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Voestalpine AG’s (VAS.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) is 96/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (66), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Voestalpine AG have an economic moat?
Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Voestalpine AG a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 96/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Voestalpine AG in?
Voestalpine AG (VAS.DE) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (Austria).