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
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 5/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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VAT Group AG Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | CHF 617.20 |
| 52 Week High | CHF 629.60 |
| 52 Week Low | CHF 257.50 |
| Beta | 1.56 |
| 1 Month Change | 5.50% |
| 3 Month Change | 18.19% |
| 1 Year Change | 102.43% |
| 3 Year Change | 65.91% |
| 5 Year Change | 124.76% |
| Change since IPO | 1,213.19% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 04
VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure From Execution Risks
VAT Group's updated analyst price target of CHF 465, up from CHF 355.58, reflects analysts incorporating Street research that points to slightly higher projected revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, and a richer future P/E multiple, alongside relatively stable profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VAT Group shows a wide range of price targets, with several firms setting levels between CHF 466 and CHF 620.
Narrative Update • Apr 19
VACN: Higher 2026 Outlook And Richer P E Should Support Re Rating
VAT Group's analyst price target has shifted from CHF 570 to CHF 675 as analysts factor in updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while incorporating a broadly higher range of Street targets from banks, including recent CHF 600 to CHF 620 moves. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VAT Group points to a cluster of higher price targets and generally constructive views on execution and growth potential, even as individual ratings range from Buy and Overweight to Hold and Sector Perform.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure From Execution Risks
VAT Group's updated analyst price target of CHF 465, up from CHF 355.58, reflects analysts incorporating Street research that points to slightly higher projected revenue growth, a modestly higher discount rate, and a richer future P/E multiple, alongside relatively stable profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VAT Group shows a wide range of price targets, with several firms setting levels between CHF 466 and CHF 620.Narrative Update • Apr 19
VACN: Higher 2026 Outlook And Richer P E Should Support Re Rating
VAT Group's analyst price target has shifted from CHF 570 to CHF 675 as analysts factor in updated expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while incorporating a broadly higher range of Street targets from banks, including recent CHF 600 to CHF 620 moves. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on VAT Group points to a cluster of higher price targets and generally constructive views on execution and growth potential, even as individual ratings range from Buy and Overweight to Hold and Sector Perform.Narrative Update • Apr 05
VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Face Pressure As Non AI Demand Lags
The updated analyst price target for VAT Group reflects a modestly higher fair value estimate of CHF 355.58, supported by slightly adjusted assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. It is broadly consistent with recent target raises from CHF 400 to CHF 620 across several banks.Narrative Update • Mar 22
VACN: Elevated P E Multiples Will Likely Struggle As Non AI Demand Stays Weak
VAT Group's analyst price target is updated from CHF 282 to CHF 347. Analysts are broadly lifting their targets into a higher P/E range as they factor in revised revenue growth and margin assumptions, alongside recent upward target moves from major banks including JPMorgan, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital and Berenberg.
Narrative Update • Mar 07
VACN: Elevated Cycle Hopes Will Confront Rich Semiconductor Re Rating And Weak Non AI Demand
The analyst price target for VAT Group is updated to CHF 516.25 from CHF 469.88, reflecting recent Street research where several firms have lifted their CHF targets on the stock while maintaining generally neutral ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a wide spread in views on VAT Group, with several bullish analysts lifting price targets into the CHF 470 to CHF 620 range, while more cautious firms have moved to Underperform or expressed concerns at higher valuation levels.Narrative Update • Feb 20
VACN: Elevated Cycle Hopes Will Face Test From Weak Non AI Demand
Analysts have lifted their VAT Group fair value estimate by CHF 10 to CHF 469.88, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and P/E multiples following recent mixed research, including higher price targets from Berenberg and Citi and downgrades from Oddo BHF and Jefferies. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group reflects a split view, with some analysts lifting price targets while others turn more cautious, particularly around valuation and the broader semiconductor cycle.Narrative Update • Feb 06
VACN: Fair Value View Balances Semiconductor Cycle Upswing With Execution Risks
Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for VAT Group from CHF 378.87 to about CHF 459.63, citing higher price targets from several firms alongside updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate, profit margin and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group reflects a mixed set of views, with some analysts lifting price targets and others turning more cautious on execution risk and sector expectations.Narrative Update • Jan 23
VACN: Higher Future P/E And 2026 Outlook Will Support Re Rating
Narrative Update on VAT Group Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for VAT Group from CHF 410.00 to CHF 570.00, citing updated assumptions for growth, margins and a higher future P/E, while also reflecting a slightly higher discount rate and the mixed tone of recent rating and target changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on VAT Group paints a mixed picture, but there are clear pockets of optimism that support the higher fair value estimate.Analysis Article • Jan 11
VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Price In Tune With Earnings
When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 20x, you may consider...Narrative Update • Jan 09
VACN: Future Premium Multiples Will Likely Struggle Against Execution Risks
The VAT Group analyst price target has increased to CHF 380 from CHF 285, with analysts citing revised long term growth and profitability assumptions. These include higher projected revenue growth of 13.62%, an assumed profit margin of 27.38% and a lower future P/E of 23.31x, even as the discount rate rises to 5.16%.Analysis Article • Dec 26
Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?
Today we're going to take a look at the well-established VAT Group AG ( VTX:VACN ). The company's stock led the SWX...Narrative Update • Dec 18
VACN: Share Price Will Track Semiconductor Cycle Recovery Into 2026 Upswing
The analyst price target for VAT Group has increased to about CHF 379 from roughly CHF 368, as analysts highlight improving medium term growth prospects and a slightly higher future valuation multiple, despite only modest tweaks to revenue growth and discount rate assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed but gradually improving outlook for VAT Group, with bullish analysts highlighting upside into the 2026 to 2027 cycle and more cautious voices focused on valuation discipline and execution risk in the nearer term.Analysis Article • Dec 07
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Dec 04
VACN: Share Price Will Reflect Recovery As Semiconductor Spending Cycles Normalize
We raise our fair value estimate for VAT Group to CHF 368.20 from CHF 351.80, as analysts highlight improving long term growth and margin prospects, reflected in a series of upwardly revised price targets despite some near term target trims. Analyst Commentary Street research on VAT Group has become more constructive overall, with bullish analysts pointing to an improving multi year growth profile and better margin execution, while more cautious voices focus on valuation and near term order visibility.Narrative Update • Nov 19
VACN: Share Price Will Reflect Recovery Outlook And Consistent Profitability Forecasts
Analysts have modestly revised their price targets for VAT Group downward. Recent adjustments reflect a cautious outlook, as updated targets ranged from CHF 285 to CHF 340 based on tempered expectations for sector recovery and company performance.Narrative Update • Nov 05
VACN: Share Price Will Be Influenced By Sector Recovery And Margin Trends
Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value price target for VAT Group to CHF 351.80 from CHF 352.67. This adjustment reflects updated expectations for discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margins based on recent sector research.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift VAT Group Valuation as Margin Outlook Improves Despite Lower Revenue Forecasts
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for VAT Group from CHF 333.87 to CHF 352.67. They cite improved profit margin forecasts and continued confidence in the company's earnings outlook, despite slightly lower revenue growth expectations.Analysis Article • Oct 09
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 25% Share Price Surge
VAT Group AG ( VTX:VACN ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period beforehand...Narrative Update • Oct 08
Advanced Semiconductor Trends Will Unlock Lucrative Market Prospects
Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for VAT Group from CHF 327.36 to CHF 333.87. This revision is due to a modest improvement in profit outlook and expectations for group EBITDA that surpass consensus forecasts.Analysis Article • Oct 08
VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 25% Below Its Share Price
Key Insights VAT Group's estimated fair value is CHF275 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Aug 25
Earnings Tell The Story For VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)
VAT Group AG's ( VTX:VACN ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 37x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • Aug 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Safely
SWX:VACN 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore VAT Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Legendary...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Under The Bonnet, VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns Look Impressive
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Calculating The Fair Value Of VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)
Key Insights The projected fair value for VAT Group is CHF280 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity VAT Group's...
New Narrative • Mar 09
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
| VACN | CH Machinery | CH Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 3.1% | 0.04% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | 102.4% | -6.9% | 9.1% |
Return vs Industry: VACN exceeded the Swiss Machinery industry which returned -6.9% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VACN exceeded the Swiss Market which returned 9.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VACN volatility | |
|---|---|
| VACN Average Weekly Movement | 5.6% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 4.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CH Market | 8.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CH Market | 2.4% |
Stable Share Price: VACN has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Swiss market.
Volatility Over Time: VACN's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3,250 | Urs Gantner | www.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
| VACN fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CHF 18.50b |
| Earnings (TTM) | CHF 214.28m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CHF 1.07b |
86.3x
P/E Ratio17.2x
P/S RatioIs VACN overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VACN income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CHF 1.07b |
| Cost of Revenue | CHF 418.49m |
| Gross Profit | CHF 655.03m |
| Other Expenses | CHF 440.75m |
| Earnings | CHF 214.28m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 22, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 7.15 |
| Gross Margin | 61.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | 19.96% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 25.2% |
How did VACN perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.1%
Current Dividend Yield98%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/24 13:09 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
VAT Group AG is covered by 31 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Zana Mamelli | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Emrah Basic | Baader Helvea Equity Research |