Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 8.35 (As of Sep. 20, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:VNET Vianet Group PLC LSE:VNET
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Price £0.66
GF Value £0.90
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Vianet Group Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow?

Vianet Group LSE:VNET 40 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.35 as of Sep. 20, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 8.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:VNET with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 825 Business Services companies, Vianet Group ranks better than 77.09% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-20), Vianet Group's share price is £0.66. Vianet Group's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.08. Hence, Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio for today is 8.35.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:VNET' s Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.67   Med: 8.68   Max: 32.64
Current: 4.65

During the past 13 years, Vianet Group's highest Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio was 32.64. The lowest was 3.67. And the median was 8.68.

LSE:VNET's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is ranked better than
77.09% of 825 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 9.3 vs LSE:VNET: 4.65

Vianet Group's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.08. Its Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.08.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Vianet Group was -7.80% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 26.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 31.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 1.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, Vianet Group's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 62.30% per year. The lowest was -55.60% per year. And the median was 0.60% per year.


Vianet Group Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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.

Vianet Group Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Chart

Vianet Group Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow
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Vianet Group Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.64 9.62 4.09 5.04 4.52

LSE:VNET vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Vianet Group Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Calculation

Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow ratio for today is calculated as

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Share Price/Cash Flow from Operations per share (TTM)
=0.66/0.079
=8.35

Vianet Group's Share Price of today is £0.66.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vianet Group's Cash Flow from Operations per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.08.

* 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.

Note: Cash Flow from Operations per share is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average).

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow Ratio=Market Cap/Cash Flow from Operations
What does a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.35 mean?
Vianet Group (LSE:VNET) has a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.35 as of Sep. 20, 2026. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Vianet Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.68. Over the past decade, Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.67 to 32.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #189 out of 825 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Vianet Group's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow too high?
Vianet Group's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.35 is near median its 10-year median of 8.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.67 to a high of 32.64. The Business Services industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.30. Vianet Group's value of 8.35 is 10.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #189 out of 825 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vianet Group ranks #189 out of 825 companies for Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow. This places Vianet Group in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.30. Vianet Group's value of 8.35 is 10.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Vianet Group's own Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow has ranged from 3.67 to 32.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.68 vs. the industry median of 9.30, Vianet Group has consistently been below 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow for a Business Services company?
The median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow among Business Services companies is 9.30, based on 825 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vianet Group's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow of 8.35 is 10.2% 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow mean?
A high Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-operating-cash-flow ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's per-share cash from operations. View historical data on Vianet Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 9.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vianet Group's current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.68. 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 £0.90, compared to a current price of £0.66 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.35, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.68 and 10.2% below the Business Services industry median of 9.30. 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow calculated?
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vianet Group (LSE:VNET), the current Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow is 8.35 as of Sep. 20, 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 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.90. GuruFocus considers Vianet Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:VNET:

  • Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow: 8.35 (near median its 10-year median of 8.68)
  • GF Value™: £0.90 vs. price of £0.66 (26.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.2% below the Business Services median (#189 of 825)

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges AS2:Germany
Address One Surtees Way, Surtees Business Park, Stockton on Tees, GBR, TS18 3HR
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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