VAT Group AG (VACN)

Currency in CHF
516.60
-4.60(-0.88%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
512.40528.40
52 wk Range
305.10727.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
525.00 / 528.00
Prev. Close
516.6
Open
517
Day's Range
512.4-528.4
52 wk Range
305.1-727.2
Volume
119.55K
Average Volume (3m)
71.72K
1-Year Change
55.1817%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
742.12
Upside
+43.65%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Impressive gross profit margins

VAT Group AG News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
7 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
18 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 742.12
(+43.65% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Hold660.00+27.76%695.00Maintain26/10/2026
Goldman Sachs
Buy874.00+69.18%782.00Maintain19/10/2026
Jefferies
Hold622.00+20.40%646.00Maintain16/10/2026
Barclays
Buy870.00+68.41%860.00Maintain16/10/2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold800.00+54.86%750.00Maintain08/10/2026

VAT Group AG Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • VAT Group Q3 2026 sales rose 46% YoY to CHF 376M; orders tripled, backlog surged 280% to CHF 980M; stock fell 5% despite strong results.
  • Book-to-bill ratio hit 1.9x on semiconductor demand; management confirmed orders reflect real capacity needs, not double bookings.
  • Q4 guidance: CHF 420M-450M sales, CHF 500M-600M orders; 2027 revenue expected significantly above prior CHF 1.5B-1.7B target.
  • Gross margin stable at 65-66%; added 450 employees to 4,500 total; Malaysia 1B facility launching Q1 2027 to support capacity expansion.
  • Key risks include margin pressure from inflation, execution challenges in rapid expansion, and China exposure above 30% of sales amid trade tensions.
Last Updated: 15/10/2026, 09:50
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Earnings

Latest Release
15/10/2026
EPS / Forecast
7.28 / 7.28
Revenue / Forecast
376.4M / 378.23M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.93
Dividend Yield
1.36%
Industry Median 1.58%
Annualised payout
7.00
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+9.24%
Growth Streak

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
74.6x24.7x10.8x
PEG Ratio
−10.410.260.03
Price/Book
22.6x3.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.1x2.3x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
43.7%16.9%35.8%
Fair Value Upside
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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. The Global Service segment provides spare parts, repairs, and upgrades, as well as support services. The company offers vacuum isolation, gate, angle, inline, check, cylinder, and all-metal valves; vacuum pendulum and butterfly valves; 3 position, multi-value, and vacuum control valves; vacuum transfer valves and doors; pressure relief/venting, gas dosing, and fast closing/beam stopper valves; and flange connections, bellows, and vacuum modules. It has operations in Switzerland, rest of Europe, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. VAT Group AG was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
9.65M32.20%5.21B
Other Institutional Investors
-258.83K-0.86%-139.71M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
20.58M68.66%11.11B
Total
29.97M100.00%16.18B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
UBS Asset Management AG6.58%1,971,0001,063,946
BlackRock, Inc.5.73%1,716,000926,297

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FAQ

What Is the VAT Group (Switzerland: VACN) Share Price Today?

The VAT Group stock price today is 516.60 CHF.

What Stock Exchange Does VAT Group (VACN) Trade On?

VAT Group is listed and trades on the Switzerland Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for VAT Group?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for VAT Group is "VACN."

Does VAT Group Pay Dividends? What’s The Current VACN Dividend Yield?

Yes, VACN Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current VAT Group dividend yield is 1.4%%.

What Is the Current VAT Group Market Capitalisation?

As of today, VAT Group (Switzerland: VACN) market cap is 15.48B CHF.

What Is VAT Group's (VACN) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The VAT Group EPS is currently 6.93 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next VAT Group Earnings Date?

VAT Group's next earnings report will be released on 02/03/2027.

Is VACN a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's VAT Group moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for VACN stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has VAT Group Stock Split?

VAT Group has split 0 times. (See the VACN stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does VAT Group Have?

VAT Group has 3959 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of VAT Group (Switzerland: VACN)?

As of 07/11/2026, VAT Group (VACN) is trading at a share price of 516.60 CHF, with a previous close of 516.60 CHF. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 512.40 CHF to 528.40 CHF, while its 52-week range spans from 305.10 CHF to 727.20 CHF.

What Is VAT Group (VACN) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for VAT Group is 742.12 CHF, with a high estimate of 933 CHF and a low estimate of 400 CHF. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +43.65% Upside potential.
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