Vallourec S.A. (VLOWY)
Vallourec S.A. operates in the Steel industry of the Basic Materials sector, headquartered in Meudon, IF, FR. The stock last traded at $4.27, up 0.25% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $25.02B. On trailing twelve-month figures it carries a trailing P/E of 8.96, a net margin of 10.7%. Its beta of 0.43 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Vallourec S.A. is a global provider of advanced tubular solutions, catering to critical sectors such as oil and gas, various industrial applications, and the energy market. Operating through subsidiaries, the company extends its reach across continents, including Europe, North America, South America, and Asia. Its operations are structured into two primary segments: Seamless Tubes and Specialty Products. Vallourec's extensive product portfolio encompasses seamless tubes essential for infrastructure like refineries, petrochemical plants, and offshore liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facilities, as well as crucial components such as casings, tubings, and specialized VAM connections. It also supplies rigid subsea and onshore line pipes for hydrocarbon transportation, alongside carbon steel and alloy tubes, and hollow bars for industrial fluid processing and general oil and gas needs. Beyond manufacturing, Vallourec provides a comprehensive suite of services for the oil and gas sector. These include expert assistance with tube lowering, connection inspection, assembly supervision, product repair, and thread tube inventory management. They offer advisory and training programs, along with on-site inspection, maintenance, and repair, and support for drilling operations through well coordination and supply. Furthermore, for subsea line pipes, integrated solutions encompass welding, coating, insulation, logistics, and long-term service agreements. For the power generation market, Vallourec supplies seamless tubes specifically designed for steam generators. Within the industrial sector, offerings extend to tubes, hollow bars, and various structural sections (circular, square, rectangular, octagonal) used in infrastructure development, manufacturing heavy machinery like cranes and agricultural equipment, hydraulic cylinders, and automotive components including tubes and axles. Diversifying its interests, the company is also involved in iron ore production and contributes to projects within the renewable energy domain. Established in 1899, Vallourec S.A. maintains its headquarters in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
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