Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) — Stock Score Summary

Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (74/100), and Momentum (32/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Vicat is a capital-intensive cement manufacturer facing high energy costs and cyclical construction demand, offering no asymmetric upside.

Vicat S.A. is an international producer of cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, operating across Europe, the Americas, and emerging markets. The company's competitive moat is established through its strategically located quarry reserves and capital-intensive production facilities, which create high local barriers to entry. Vicat operates as a vertically integrated, family-controlled player with a strong regional market presence and a focus on low-carbon construction materials.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$70.32
Market Cap$3.3B
P/E (TTM)10.55
P/E (Forward)8.98
Price/Book0.98
Return on Equity9.5%
Return on Invested Capital9.6%
Debt/Equity52.42
Gross Margin36.1%
Operating Margin13.3%
Revenue Growth1.2%
Dividend Yield3.1%
Free Cash Flow$393M

Vicat S.A. operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (France).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vicat S.A.’s (VCT.PA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (74), and Momentum (32) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Vicat S.A. have an economic moat?
Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. 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 Vicat S.A. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. 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 Vicat S.A. in?
Vicat S.A. (VCT.PA) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Building Materials industry (France).
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