Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN +5.07%86 Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF435.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,682 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 52.5% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.27 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.49
Current: 0.31
During the past 11 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of VAT Group AG was 0.49. The lowest was 0.27. And the median was 0.36.
XSWX:VACN's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 52.5% of 2682
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs XSWX:VACN: 0.31
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
VAT Group AG Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
VAT Group AG Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.49. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1408 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.5%.
Is VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity too high?
VAT Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.27 to a high of 0.49. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. VAT Group AG's value of 0.31 is 10.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1408 out of 2682 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VAT Group AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Debt-to-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1408 out of 2682 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. VAT Group AG's value of 0.31 is 10.7% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.27 to 0.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.28, 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 Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,682 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.31 is 10.7% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 CHF435.07, compared to a current price of CHF700.40 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 10.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.31 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 CHF700.40 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF435.07.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.31 (14% below median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: CHF435.07 vs. price of CHF700.40 (61% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1408 of 2682)
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.
86GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:VACN
Debt-to-Equity is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:VACN has been successfully added to your 
