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Vianet GroupLSE:VNET 40 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is £1.03 as of Aug. 02, 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 0.88. GuruFocus rates LSE:VNET with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.89 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Business Services companies, Vianet Group ranks better than 66.13% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-08-02), Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is £1.03. The stock price of Vianet Group is £0.66. Therefore, Vianet Group's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.6.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:VNET'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.88 Max: 1.36
Current: 0.64
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Vianet Group was 1.36. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.88.
LSE:VNET's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked better than 66.13% of 688
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 0.86
vs LSE:VNET: 0.64
Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Vianet Group's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
0.66
/
1.0349231289763
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0.64
* 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.
Vianet Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Vianet Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
LSE:VNET vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Vianet Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Vianet Group Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vianet Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vianet Group's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Vianet Group Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of £1.03 mean?
Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of £1.03 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Vianet Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 0.88. Over the past decade, Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.59 to 1.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #233 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Vianet Group's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of £1.03 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 1.36. Based on the distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #233 out of 688 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vianet Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vianet Group's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #233 out of 688 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This puts Vianet Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86. Historically, Vianet Group's own Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF has ranged from 0.59 to 1.36 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Business Services company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Business Services companies is 0.86, based on 688 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Vianet Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vianet Group's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is £1.03, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 0.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vianet Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.89, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is £1.03, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 0.88. Vianet Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vianet Group (LSE:VNET), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is £1.03 as of Aug. 02, 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 Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vianet Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.66 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.89.
GuruFocus considers Vianet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:VNET:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: £1.03 (17% above median its 10-year median of 0.88)
GF Value™: £0.89 vs. price of £0.66 (25.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:VNET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vianet Group PLC is a provider of actionable management information and business insight created by combining data from the smart Internet of Things solutions and external information sources. Smart Zones include Data insight and actionable data services as well as design, product development, sale, and rental of fluid monitoring equipment. The business of the group is divided into two divisions: Smart Machines, Smart Zones and Corporate/Technology. The company generates maximum revenue from the Smart Zones segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum of the revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe and the United States/Canada.
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