VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -5.38%89 Net Margin % is 21.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 19.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF426.22 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,039 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks better than 94.37% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. VAT Group AG's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF109 Mil. VAT Group AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF516 Mil. Therefore, VAT Group AG's net margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 21.09%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.12 Med: 19.7 Max: 26.78
Current: 19.96
XSWX:VACN's Net Margin % is ranked better than 94.37% of 3039
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.53
vs XSWX:VACN: 19.96
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
VAT Group AG Net Margin % Related Terms
VAT Group AG Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Net Margin % 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: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 21.09% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.70. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Net Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 26.78. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #171 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is VAT Group AG's Net Margin % too high?
VAT Group AG's current Net Margin % of 21.09% is near median its 10-year median of 19.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.12 to a high of 26.78. The Industrial Products industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. VAT Group AG's value of 21.09% is 365.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #171 out of 3039 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VAT Group AG has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Net Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #171 out of 3039 companies for Net Margin %. This places VAT Group AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.53. VAT Group AG's value of 21.09% is 365.6% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Net Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 26.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.70 vs. the industry median of 4.53, 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 Net Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 4.53, based on 3,039 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Net Margin % of 21.09% is 365.6% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Net Margin % is 21.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.70. 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 CHF426.22, compared to a current price of CHF668.80 — trading 56.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 21.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.70 and 365.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.53. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Net Margin % is 21.09% 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 CHF668.80 is trading 56.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF426.22.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Net Margin %: 21.09% (near median its 10-year median of 19.70)
GF Value™: CHF426.22 vs. price of CHF668.80 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 365.6% above the Industrial Products median (#171 of 3039)
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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