VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -5.38%89 ROA % is 16.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 14.72. 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 3,081 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks better than 96.23% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. VAT Group AG's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF217 Mil.
VAT Group AG's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF1,310 Mil. Therefore, VAT Group AG's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 16.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.57 Med: 14.72 Max: 26.22
Current: 16.42
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest ROA % was 26.22%. The lowest was 7.57%. And the median was 14.72%.
XSWX:VACN's ROA % is ranked better than 96.23% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs XSWX:VACN: 16.42
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
VAT Group AG ROA % Related Terms
VAT Group AG ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a ROA % of 16.60% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 14.72. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's ROA % has ranged from 7.57 to 26.22. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #116 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is VAT Group AG's ROA % too high?
VAT Group AG's current ROA % of 16.60% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.57 to a high of 26.22. The Industrial Products industry median ROA % is 3.06. VAT Group AG's value of 16.60% is 442.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #116 out of 3081 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 ROA % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #116 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places VAT Group AG in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. VAT Group AG's value of 16.60% is 442.5% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own ROA % has ranged from 7.57 to 26.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.72 vs. the industry median of 3.06, 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 ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current ROA % of 16.60% is 442.5% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current ROA % is 16.60%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 14.72. 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 ROA % is 16.60%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 14.72 and 442.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.06. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current ROA % is 16.60% 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:
ROA %: 16.60% (13% above median its 10-year median of 14.72)
GF Value™: CHF426.22 vs. price of CHF668.80 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 442.5% above the Industrial Products median (#116 of 3081)
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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