Brand & Diversified Product PortfolioA long-established brand (since 1748) with a diversified product set across tableware, bathroom solutions and tiles provides durable market position and pricing power. Broad B2C and B2B channels (retail, hospitality, construction) smooth revenue cycles and support long-term resilience.

Rebound In Cash GenerationA meaningful 2025 cash-flow rebound strengthens financial flexibility: higher FCF funds capex, dividends and debt reduction. Consistent positive cash generation, if sustained, materially reduces refinancing risk and enables strategic investment despite prior earnings volatility.

Top-line RecoveryRevenue recovery to ~€1.4B shows demand resilience and a restored sales base after earlier weakness. A stable or growing top line supports scale benefits and creates a platform for margin improvement if cost control and product mix are managed effectively over the medium term.

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Elevated LeverageMaterially higher debt and a more debt-heavy capital structure reduce strategic flexibility and raise interest burden. With equity roughly flat and profitability compressed, elevated leverage heightens refinancing and covenant risk and limits ability to invest or absorb future shocks.

Compressed ProfitabilityA sharp decline in net income and operating profit indicates sustained margin pressure from pricing, mix or cost increases. Lower profitability undermines return on equity and free-cashflow sustainability, constraining reinvestment capacity and the firm’s ability to deleverage over the medium term.

Volatile Cash ConversionSignificant year-to-year swings in cash conversion complicate forecasting and capital planning. Volatility in FCF raises the risk that improved 2025 cash generation may not persist, making consistent debt repayment, dividend policy and strategic investments less certain.

0OPA FAQ

What was Villeroy & Boch AG’s price range in the past 12 months?

Villeroy & Boch AG lowest share price was €15.20 and its highest was €19.80 in the past 12 months.

What is Villeroy & Boch AG’s market cap?

Villeroy & Boch AG’s market cap is €448.91M.

When is Villeroy & Boch AG’s upcoming earnings report date?

Villeroy & Boch AG’s upcoming earnings report date is May 12, 2026 which is in 49 days.

How were Villeroy & Boch AG’s earnings last quarter?

Villeroy & Boch AG released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported €0.232 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by €0.232.

Is Villeroy & Boch AG overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts Villeroy & Boch AG’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does Villeroy & Boch AG pay dividends?

Villeroy & Boch AG pays a Annually dividend of €0.9 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.52%. See more information on Villeroy & Boch AG dividends here

What is Villeroy & Boch AG’s EPS estimate?

Villeroy & Boch AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Villeroy & Boch AG have?

Villeroy & Boch AG has 14,044,800 shares outstanding.

What happened to Villeroy & Boch AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Villeroy & Boch AG reported an EPS of €0.232 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.267%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Villeroy & Boch AG?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0OPA

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Villeroy & Boch Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Insider Transactions

Bought Shares

Worth €18.0K over
the Last 3 Months

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

2.64%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

-6.38%

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Company Description

Villeroy & Boch AG

Villeroy & Boch AG, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells ceramic products primarily under the Villeroy & Boch brand in Germany, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through two divisions, Bathroom and Wellness, and Dining & Lifestyle divisions. The Bathroom and Wellness division manufactures ceramic sanitary ware, ceramic kitchen sinks, bathroom furniture, bathtubs and shower tubs, whirlpools, bath and kitchen fittings, and accessories. The Dining & Lifestyle provides tableware, and glass and cutlery for tables, as well as accessories, gifts, and clever to go solutions made of porcelain. It also offers tiles, fittings, wooden flooring, lighting, kitchen and bathroom textiles, and kitchen furniture, as well as furniture for living, dining, and sleeping areas. The company sells its products through a network of approximately 90 Villeroy & Boch stores and 500 points of sale facilities at department stores, as well as through its online shops. It serves dealers, craftsmen, architects, interior designers, planners, porcelain retailers, department store chains, e-commerce providers, and residential constructors, as well as operators of hotels and restaurants. Villeroy & Boch AG was founded in 1748 and is headquartered in Mettlach, Germany.