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VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -2.00%87 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF452.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 957 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 56.84% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, VAT Group AG's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of VAT Group AG was 16.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of VAT Group AG is 1.01, which seems too high.
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During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of VAT Group AG was 1.61. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.89.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of VAT Group AG is 1.01, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
VAT Group AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 7.000000
2026-04-30
2026-05-04
2026-05-05
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:CHF 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is CHF617.60.
VAT Group AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF7.
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Yield of VAT Group AG was 4.84%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 1.81%.
* 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
VAT Group AG 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.00% mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.00% as of Jun. 2026. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #544 out of 957 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is VAT Group AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.00%. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.40. VAT Group AG's value of 10.00% is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #544 out of 957 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VAT Group AG has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #544 out of 957 companies for 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.40. VAT Group AG's value of 10.00% is 19.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 12.40, based on 957 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 10.00% is 19.4% 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 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's five-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.00%. 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 CHF452.30, compared to a current price of CHF617.60 — trading 36.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.00% and 19.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 12.40. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.00% as of Jun. 2026. 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 CHF617.60 is trading 36.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF452.30.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 10.00%
GF Value™: CHF452.30 vs. price of CHF617.60 (36.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Industrial Products median (#544 of 957)
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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