VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -1.70%88 Days Payable is 57.21 as of Dec. 2025, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 72.24. 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 2,997 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.05 Med: 72.24 Max: 85.37
Current: 60.85
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest Days Payable was 85.37. The lowest was 47.05. And the median was 72.24.
XSWX:VACN's Days Payable is ranked worse than 61.09% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 77.54
vs XSWX:VACN: 60.85
VAT Group AG's Days Payable
declined
from Dec. 2024 (98.47) to Dec. 2025 (57.21).
It may suggest that VAT Group AGaccelerated paying its suppliers.
VAT Group AG Days Payable Related Terms
VAT Group AG Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Days Payable 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.
XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Days Payable Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
VAT Group AG's Days Payable for the fiscal year that 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.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Days Payable of 57.21 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 72.24. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Days Payable has ranged from 47.05 to 85.37. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1831 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is VAT Group AG's Days Payable too high?
VAT Group AG's current Days Payable of 57.21 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 72.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.05 to a high of 85.37. The Industrial Products industry median Days Payable is 77.54. VAT Group AG's value of 57.21 is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1831 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Payable compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1831 out of 2997 companies for Days Payable. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 77.54. VAT Group AG's value of 57.21 is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Days Payable has ranged from 47.05 to 85.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.24 vs. the industry median of 77.54, VAT Group AG has consistently been below 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 Payable for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Products companies is 77.54, based on 2,997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Days Payable of 57.21 is 26.2% below 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Payable is 77.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Days Payable is 57.21, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 72.24. 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 Payable is 57.21, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 72.24 and 26.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 77.54. 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 Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Days Payable is 57.21 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 Payable: 57.21 (21% below median its 10-year median of 72.24)
GF Value™: CHF427.14 vs. price of CHF669.80 (56.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1831 of 2997)
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 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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