VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -0.48%89 PB Ratio is 25.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 103% above its 10-year median of 12.39. 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 2,986 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 98.12% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), VAT Group AG's share price is CHF665.60. VAT Group AG's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF26.47. Hence, VAT Group AG's PB Ratio of today is 25.15.
Warning Sign:
VAT Group AG stock PB Ratio (=25.93) is close to 5-year high of 26.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.44 Med: 12.39 Max: 51.74
Current: 25.15
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest PB Ratio was 51.74. The lowest was 4.44. And the median was 12.39.
XSWX:VACN's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.12% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs XSWX:VACN: 25.15
During the past 12 months, VAT Group AG's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of VAT Group AG was 125.50% per year. The lowest was -0.80% per year. And the median was 4.95% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
VAT Group AG PB Ratio Related Terms
VAT Group AG PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's PB Ratio 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
VAT Group AG's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a PB Ratio of 25.15 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 103% above median its historical median of 12.39. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's PB Ratio has ranged from 4.44 to 51.74. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2930 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.1%.
Is VAT Group AG's PB Ratio too high?
VAT Group AG's current PB Ratio of 25.15 is 103% above median its 10-year median of 12.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.44 to a high of 51.74. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. VAT Group AG's value of 25.15 is 984.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2930 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PB Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #2930 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. VAT Group AG's value of 25.15 is 984.1% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own PB Ratio has ranged from 4.44 to 51.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.39 vs. the industry median of 2.32, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.32, based on 2,986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current PB Ratio of 25.15 is 984.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current PB Ratio is 25.15, which is 103% above median its own 10-year median of 12.39. 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 CHF665.60 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 25.15, which is 103% above median its 10-year median of 12.39 and 984.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.32. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current PB Ratio is 25.15 as of Jun. 24, 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 CHF665.60 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF426.22.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
PB Ratio: 25.15 (103% above median its 10-year median of 12.39)
GF Value™: CHF426.22 vs. price of CHF665.60 (56.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 984.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2930 of 2986)
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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