VNET Group (FRA:217A) GF Value Rank: 10 (As of Aug. 22, 2026) — 400% Above Median

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FRA:217A VNET Group Inc FRA:217A
69 GF Score
Price €5.70
GF Value €6.31
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is VNET Group GF Value Rank?

VNET Group FRA:217A +1.42% 69 GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 400% above its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:217A with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

VNET Group has the GF Value Rank of 10.

GF Value Rank evaluates the exclusive GuruFocus valuation and performance of a stock, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. It is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

A higher score indicates a stock with a relatively low valuation and substantial potential for outperformance. Conversely, a lower score often reflects stocks that are either highly overvalued or deeply undervalued, both of which tend to underperform.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


FRA:217A vs INOD, SHAZ, DXC: GF Value Rank Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, VNET Group's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank 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.


VNET Group GF Value Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, VNET Group's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VNET Group's GF Value Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about GF Value Rank →
What does a GF Value Rank of 10 mean?
VNET Group (FRA:217A) has a GF Value Rank of 10 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on VNET Group and its competitors. This is 400% above median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, VNET Group's GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00.
Is VNET Group's GF Value Rank too high?
VNET Group's current GF Value Rank of 10 is 400% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, VNET Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VNET Group's GF Value Rank compare to INOD and SHAZ?
VNET Group's GF Value Rank of 10 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, VNET Group's own GF Value Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 10.00 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 GF Value Rank for a Software company?
A good GF Value Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, GF Value Rank 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 GF Value Rank mean?
A high GF Value Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Value Rank is given based on historical multiples along with past returns, growth and future estimates of the business' performance. View historical data on VNET Group and its competitors. VNET Group's current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 400% above median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VNET Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VNET Group (FRA:217A) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.31, compared to a current price of €5.70 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Value Rank is 10, which is 400% above median its 10-year median of 2.00. VNET Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Value Rank calculated?
GF Value Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VNET Group (FRA:217A), the current GF Value Rank is 10 as of Aug. 22, 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 VNET Group (FRA:217A) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VNET Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €5.70 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.31. GuruFocus considers VNET Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:217A:

  • GF Value Rank: 10 (400% above median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.31 vs. price of €5.70 (9.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:217A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


VNET Group Business Description

Other Exchanges VNET:USA217A:Germany
Address No. 10 Jiuxianqiao East Road, Guanjie Building Southeast 1st Floor, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100016
VNET started as AsiaCloud in 1999 and moved into the data center business, opening its first self-developed data center in 2010. The firm listed (as 21Vianet) on the Nasdaq in April 2011, subsequently changing its name to VNET Group in 2021. It originally focused on providing data center services such as colocation and cloud services to retail clients in China, but added hyperscale customers in 2019 and now counts large Chinese hyperscalers such as Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei Cloud as customers. At the end of December 2025, it had 49,863 retail cabinets, with the majority in Beijing, Shanghai, and the Greater Bay area. It also had 889 MW of wholesale capacity in service, with a further 452 MW under construction and a further 840 MW held for future development.
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