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Victrex plc(VCT) Stock Analysis | Basic Materials

GBX --+0.00%
Reward52Moderate
Risk35Moderate
75%Data
Thin -7% profit margin · 7.1% dividend yield
Dividend King
Market Cap:732.73M
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Reward Rating
52
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 50% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
35
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 700p.

What is Victrex plc?

Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide.

VCT · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

VCT scores well on balance sheet and cash flow with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

VCT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Balance sheet83/100

    Interest covered 15.1×

  • Cash flow81/100

    17% free-cash-flow margin

  • Valuation67/100

    P/E 17.4× · PEG 1.92

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Victrex plc?

Victrex plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of polymer solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Sustainable Solutions and Medical. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 732.73M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (52)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
Market Cap732.73M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield7.13%
Beta0.812
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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