VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Days Inventory: 205.95 (As of Dec. 2025) — 35% Above Median


XSWX:VACN VAT Group AG XSWX:VACN
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What is VAT Group AG Days Inventory?

VAT Group AG XSWX:VACN -1.70% 88 Days Inventory is 205.95 as of Dec. 2025, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 152.56. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,968 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 78.84% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). VAT Group AG's Average Total Inventories for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF213 Mil. VAT Group AG's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF189 Mil. Hence, VAT Group AG's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 205.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:VACN' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 111.04   Med: 152.56   Max: 258.33
Current: 214.86

During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest Days Inventory was 258.33. The lowest was 111.04. And the median was 152.56.

XSWX:VACN's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
78.84% of 2968 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 119.47 vs XSWX:VACN: 214.86

VAT Group AG's Days Inventory declined from Dec. 2024 (285.43) to Dec. 2025 (205.95).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. VAT Group AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.89.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. VAT Group AG's Inventory-to-Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.41.


VAT Group AG  (XSWX:VACN) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

VAT Group AG's Inventory Turnover for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

VAT Group AG's Inventory to Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


VAT Group AG Days Inventory Related Terms


VAT Group AG Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Days Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

VAT Group AG Days Inventory Chart

VAT Group AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 146.43 172.31 231.04 258.33 209.19

VAT Group AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Days Inventory Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 241.99 260.30 285.43 229.22 205.95

XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


VAT Group AG Days Inventory vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Days Inventory falls into.


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VAT Group AG Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

VAT Group AG's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (247.596 + 190.021) / 2 ) / 381.777*365
=218.8085 / 381.777*365
=209.19

VAT Group AG's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (236.594 + 190.021) / 2 ) / 189.024*365 / 2
=213.3075 / 189.024*365 / 2
=205.95

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 205.95 mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Days Inventory of 205.95 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 152.56. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Days Inventory has ranged from 111.04 to 258.33. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2340 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.8%.
Is VAT Group AG's Days Inventory too high?
VAT Group AG's current Days Inventory of 205.95 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 152.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 111.04 to a high of 258.33. The Industrial Products industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. VAT Group AG's value of 205.95 is 72.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2340 out of 2968 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, VAT Group AG has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Days Inventory compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2340 out of 2968 companies for Days Inventory. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 119.47. VAT Group AG's value of 205.95 is 72.4% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Days Inventory has ranged from 111.04 to 258.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 152.56 vs. the industry median of 119.47, VAT Group AG has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Inventory among Industrial Products companies is 119.47, based on 2,968 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Days Inventory of 205.95 is 72.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Inventory is 119.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Days Inventory is 205.95, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 152.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VAT Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF427.14, compared to a current price of CHF669.80 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 205.95, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 152.56 and 72.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 119.47. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Days Inventory is 205.95 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VAT Group AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF669.80 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.14. GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:

  • Days Inventory: 205.95 (35% above median its 10-year median of 152.56)
  • GF Value™: CHF427.14 vs. price of CHF669.80 (56.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.4% above the Industrial Products median (#2340 of 2968)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VACN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VAT Group AG Business Description

Address Rutistrasse 4, Haag, CHE, CH-9469
VAT Group AG is a developer and manufacturer of vacuum valves and related solutions used in vacuum environments required for the manufacturing of semiconductors, photovoltaic solar cells, digital displays, and other industrial and research applications. Its products are mission-critical components that enable high-precision processes in near-perfect vacuum environments. It operates through two segments: valves, which earn maximum revenue and focus on the design and manufacture of vacuum valves and related components, and service, which provides spare parts, repairs, upgrades, and support services for installed products. The company maintains a production footprint across multiple locations and serves customers internationally, earning a majority of its revenue from China.
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