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VAT Group AGSWX:VACN Stock Report

Market Cap CHF 15.1b
Share Price
CHF 504.80
n/a
1Y46.1%
7D-0.4%
Portfolio Value
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VAT Group AG

SWX:VACN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 15.1b

VAT Group (VACN) Stock Overview

Engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of vacuum and gas inlet valves, multi-valve modules, motion components, and edge-welded metal bellows. More details

VACN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth4/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 19.16% per year

Earnings have grown 2.5% per year over the past 5 years

Risk Analysis

Volatile share price over the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market


VACN Community Fair Values

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Cyclical Semiconductor Exposure And Geopolitical Tensions Will Hinder Growth

Key Takeaways Heavy dependence on the cyclical semiconductor sector and changing technology trends threatens revenue stability, backlog visibility, and long-term earnings prospects. Increased geopolitical risks, customer concentration, and mounting competitive pressures jeopardize growth, margin strength, and operational resilience.
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CHF 282
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79.0% overvalued intrinsic discount
13.62%
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Analysts Lift VAT Group Valuation as Margin Outlook Improves Despite Lower Revenue Forecasts

Key Takeaways Strong semiconductor demand and expanding chip manufacturing complexity position VAT for above-market growth, with accelerating revenue anticipated as investment cycles recover. Strategic R&D, capacity expansions, and growth in aftermarket services will drive margin improvement, recurring revenue, and enhanced market share.
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CHF 516.25
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2.2% undervalued intrinsic discount
16.80%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Digitalization And Onshoring Will Transform Semiconductor Manufacturing

Key Takeaways Accelerated revenue and margin growth is likely as swift spec win conversions and high facility utilization enable VAT Group to capitalize on strong semiconductor industry demand. Diversification into adjacent markets and rising product value in advanced semiconductor manufacturing enhance earnings stability and support sustained margin expansion.
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CHF 570
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11.4% undervalued intrinsic discount
17.34%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for VAT Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCHF 504.80
52 Week HighCHF 558.60
52 Week LowCHF 236.50
Beta1.55
1 Month Change-0.86%
3 Month Change32.39%
1 Year Change46.11%
3 Year Change68.83%
5 Year Change95.96%
Change since IPO974.04%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Price In Tune With Earnings

Jan 11
VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Price In Tune With Earnings

Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

Dec 26
Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Dec 07
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 25% Share Price Surge

Oct 09
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 25% Share Price Surge

VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Oct 08
VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price

Earnings Tell The Story For VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

Aug 25
Earnings Tell The Story For VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Safely

Aug 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Safely

Under The Bonnet, VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns Look Impressive

Jul 24
Under The Bonnet, VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns Look Impressive

Calculating The Fair Value Of VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

Jul 08
Calculating The Fair Value Of VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

Investors Appear Satisfied With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Prospects

Apr 28
Investors Appear Satisfied With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Prospects

Is VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Using Too Much Debt?

Apr 04
Is VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Using Too Much Debt?
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Transition To Leading-Edge 2-Nanometer Technology Will Open Future Opportunities

Expansion into Malaysia and Romania could boost operational efficiency and revenue capacity, supporting VAT Group's growth.

Shareholder Returns

VACNCH MachineryCH Market
7D-0.4%-0.8%-1.2%
1Y46.1%-13.1%-0.8%

Return vs Industry: VACN exceeded the Swiss Machinery industry which returned -13.1% over the past year.

Return vs Market: VACN exceeded the Swiss Market which returned -0.8% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is VACN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
VACN volatility
VACN Average Weekly Movement6.9%
Machinery Industry Average Movement4.9%
Market Average Movement4.2%
10% most volatile stocks in CH Market7.9%
10% least volatile stocks in CH Market2.2%

Stable Share Price: VACN's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.

Volatility Over Time: VACN's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Swiss stocks.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19653,250Urs Gantnerwww.vatgroup.com

VAT Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of vacuum and gas inlet valves, multi-valve modules, motion components, and edge-welded metal bellows. It operates in two segments, Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment offers vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics, and vacuum coating industries, as well as for the industrial and research sectors.

VAT Group AG Fundamentals Summary

How do VAT Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
VACN fundamental statistics
Market capCHF 15.13b
Earnings (TTM)CHF 214.28m
Revenue (TTM)CHF 1.07b
70.6x
P/E Ratio
14.1x
P/S Ratio

Is VACN overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
VACN income statement (TTM)
RevenueCHF 1.07b
Cost of RevenueCHF 418.49m
Gross ProfitCHF 655.03m
Other ExpensesCHF 440.75m
EarningsCHF 214.28m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Jul 22, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)7.15
Gross Margin61.02%
Net Profit Margin19.96%
Debt/Equity Ratio25.2%

How did VACN perform over the long term?

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Dividends

1.4%
Current Dividend Yield
98%
Payout Ratio

Does VACN pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy VACN by to receive an upcoming dividend?
VAT Group dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateApr 30 2026
Dividend Pay DateMay 05 2026
Days until Ex dividend44 days
Days until Dividend pay date49 days

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/03/16 04:53
End of Day Share Price 2026/03/16 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

VAT Group AG is covered by 30 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Volker BosseBaader Helvea Equity Research
Zana MamelliBaader Helvea Equity Research
Emrah BasicBaader Helvea Equity Research