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VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -0.23%88 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF6.91 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF423.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,418 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 68.57% on this metric.
VAT Group AG's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.30.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6.93.
VAT Group AG's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3.29.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF6.91.
During the past 12 months, VAT Group AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -11.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 19.90% per year.
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 82.10% per year. The lowest was -11.30% per year. And the median was 8.60% per year.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
VAT Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
VAT Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's PE Ratio falls into.
VAT Group AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
VAT Group AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF6.91
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF6.91 mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF6.91 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1658 out of 2418 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is VAT Group AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
VAT Group AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF6.91. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1658 out of 2418 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1658 out of 2418 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF6.91. 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 CHF423.66, compared to a current price of CHF602.00 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF6.91. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF6.91 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 CHF602.00 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF423.66.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF6.91
GF Value™: CHF423.66 vs. price of CHF602.00 (42.1% above fair value)
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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