VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -2.71%88 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 71.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 177.03. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF428.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,971 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks better than 95.79% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. VAT Group AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF217 Mil. VAT Group AG's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF305 Mil. Therefore, VAT Group AG's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 71.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.65 Med: 177.03 Max: 1104.68
Current: 70.28
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 1,104.68%. The lowest was 62.65%. And the median was 177.03%.
XSWX:VACN's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 95.79% of 2971
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.72
vs XSWX:VACN: 70.28
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
VAT Group AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
VAT Group AG Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 71.39% mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 71.39% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 177.03. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 62.65 to 1,104.68. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #125 out of 2971 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
VAT Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 71.39% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 177.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.65 to a high of 1,104.68. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. VAT Group AG's value of 71.39% is 962.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #125 out of 2971 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 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #125 out of 2971 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places VAT Group AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72. VAT Group AG's value of 71.39% is 962.4% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 62.65 to 1,104.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 177.03 vs. the industry median of 6.72, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 6.72, based on 2,971 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 71.39% is 962.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 6.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 71.39%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 177.03. 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 CHF428.49, compared to a current price of CHF689.60 — trading 60.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 71.39%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 177.03 and 962.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 6.72. VAT Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 71.39% 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 CHF689.60 is trading 60.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF428.49.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 71.39% (60% below median its 10-year median of 177.03)
GF Value™: CHF428.49 vs. price of CHF689.60 (60.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 962.4% above the Industrial Products median (#125 of 2971)
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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