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VAT Group SWX:VACN Stock Report

Last Price

CHF 343.20

Market Cap

CHF 10.4b

7D

-5.6%

1Y

-9.3%

Updated

18 Nov, 2024

Data

Company Financials +

VAT Group AG

SWX:VACN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 10.4b

VACN Stock Overview

Develops, manufactures, and supplies vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows in Switzerland, rest of Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. More details

VACN fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth5/6
Past Performance3/6
Financial Health6/6
Dividends0/6

Rewards

Trading at 35.4% below our estimate of its fair value

Earnings are forecast to grow 21.78% per year

Risk Analysis

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


VAT Group AG Competitors

Georg Fischer

SWX:GF

CHF 5.4b

Sulzer

SWX:SUN

CHF 4.6b

Schindler Holding

SWX:SCHN

CHF 26.9b

SFS Group

SWX:SFSN

CHF 4.9b

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for VAT Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceCHF 343.20
52 Week HighCHF 528.00
52 Week LowCHF 346.60
Beta1.19
11 Month Change-8.31%
3 Month Change-21.52%
1 Year Change-9.30%
33 Year Change-28.05%
5 Year Change137.92%
Change since IPO630.21%

Recent News & Updates

Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

Nov 15
Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

Is There An Opportunity With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 33% Undervaluation?

Oct 17
Is There An Opportunity With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 33% Undervaluation?

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Aug 07
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Recent updates

Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

Nov 15
Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

Is There An Opportunity With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 33% Undervaluation?

Oct 17
Is There An Opportunity With VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) 33% Undervaluation?

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Aug 07
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

May 08
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

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

Apr 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Why The 25% Return On Capital At VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Should Have Your Attention

Mar 23
Why The 25% Return On Capital At VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Should Have Your Attention

VAT Group AG Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

Mar 08
VAT Group AG Beat Analyst Estimates: See What The Consensus Is Forecasting For This Year

The Price Is Right For VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

Jan 17
The Price Is Right For VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)

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

Dec 30
Is It Time To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

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

Dec 15
Under The Bonnet, VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns Look Impressive

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

Nov 13
These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Why VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Could Be Worth Watching

Sep 29
Why VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Could Be Worth Watching

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

Sep 14
Under The Bonnet, VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns Look Impressive

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Aug 13
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Here's Why VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Jul 04
Here's Why VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Recent Growth In Returns

Jun 05
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Recent Growth In Returns

What Does VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Share Price Indicate?

May 22
What Does VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Share Price Indicate?

We Discuss Why The CEO Of VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Is Due For A Pay Rise

May 09
We Discuss Why The CEO Of VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Is Due For A Pay Rise

Does VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 05
Does VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Should You Think About Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Now?

Jan 24
Should You Think About Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Now?

Why We Like The Returns At VAT Group (VTX:VACN)

Jan 09
Why We Like The Returns At VAT Group (VTX:VACN)

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Passed With Ease

Dec 11
We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Passed With Ease

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

Nov 27
Is VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Oct 17
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For VAT Group (VTX:VACN)

Oct 03
Returns on Capital Paint A Bright Future For VAT Group (VTX:VACN)

Here's Why VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Sep 06
Here's Why VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

Aug 24
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet

What Does VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Share Price Indicate?

Jul 11
What Does VAT Group AG's (VTX:VACN) Share Price Indicate?

We Think VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger

Jun 26
We Think VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Before It's Too Late

May 29
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Before It's Too Late

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CHF5.50

May 14
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CHF5.50

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 30
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

Apr 16
VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year

We Think VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Mar 25
We Think VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CHF5.50

Mar 25
VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At CHF5.50

Investors Shouldn't Overlook VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Impressive Returns On Capital

Mar 08
Investors Shouldn't Overlook VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Impressive Returns On Capital

Should You Be Adding VAT Group (VTX:VACN) To Your Watchlist Today?

Feb 15
Should You Be Adding VAT Group (VTX:VACN) To Your Watchlist Today?

Should You Think About Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Now?

Jan 26
Should You Think About Buying VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Now?

Why The 26% Return On Capital At VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Should Have Your Attention

Nov 24
Why The 26% Return On Capital At VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Should Have Your Attention

With EPS Growth And More, VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Interesting

Nov 07
With EPS Growth And More, VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Interesting

Is There Now An Opportunity In VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

Oct 24
Is There Now An Opportunity In VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

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

Sep 28
Is VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Shouldn't Overlook VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Impressive Returns On Capital

Aug 20
Investors Shouldn't Overlook VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Impressive Returns On Capital

If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Before It's Too Late

Aug 07
If You Like EPS Growth Then Check Out VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Before It's Too Late

Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

Jul 18
Is VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Potentially Undervalued?

VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

May 07
VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

Apr 19
Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN)?

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

Apr 05
These 4 Measures Indicate That VAT Group (VTX:VACN) Is Using Debt Safely

VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Mar 07
VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Annual Results Just Came Out: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For This Year

Should VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?

Feb 19
Should VAT Group AG (VTX:VACN) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?

Can You Imagine How VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Shareholders Feel About The 69% Share Price Increase?

Jan 28
Can You Imagine How VAT Group's (VTX:VACN) Shareholders Feel About The 69% Share Price Increase?

Shareholder Returns

VACNCH MachineryCH Market
7D-5.6%-2.8%-1.8%
1Y-9.3%10.3%6.1%

Return vs Industry: VACN underperformed the Swiss Machinery industry which returned 10.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: VACN underperformed the Swiss Market which returned 6.1% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is VACN's price volatile compared to industry and market?
VACN volatility
VACN Average Weekly Movement4.7%
Machinery Industry Average Movement3.9%
Market Average Movement3.3%
10% most volatile stocks in CH Market6.5%
10% least volatile stocks in CH Market1.6%

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 (5%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of Swiss stocks.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19652,983Urs Gantnerwww.vatvalve.com

VAT Group AG, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and supplies vacuum valves, multi-valve units, vacuum modules, and edge-welded metal bellows in Switzerland, rest of Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. It operates through 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 sector.

VAT Group AG Fundamentals Summary

How do VAT Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
VACN fundamental statistics
Market capCHF 10.41b
Earnings (TTM)CHF 200.11m
Revenue (TTM)CHF 881.17m

51.4x

P/E Ratio

11.7x

P/S Ratio

Is VACN overvalued?

See Fair Value and valuation analysis

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
VACN income statement (TTM)
RevenueCHF 881.17m
Cost of RevenueCHF 337.07m
Gross ProfitCHF 544.10m
Other ExpensesCHF 344.00m
EarningsCHF 200.11m

Last Reported Earnings

Jun 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

Jan 09, 2025

Earnings per share (EPS)6.67
Gross Margin61.75%
Net Profit Margin22.71%
Debt/Equity Ratio0.3%

How did VACN perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

1.8%

Current Dividend Yield

94%

Payout Ratio