VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -5.38%89 ROE % is 29.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 24.47. 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 3,009 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks better than 95.38% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. VAT Group AG's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF217 Mil. VAT Group AG's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF744 Mil. Therefore, VAT Group AG's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 29.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.83 Med: 24.47 Max: 43.37
Current: 28.68
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest ROE % was 43.37%. The lowest was 13.83%. And the median was 24.47%.
XSWX:VACN's ROE % is ranked better than 95.38% of 3009
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.91
vs XSWX:VACN: 28.68
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
VAT Group AG ROE % Related Terms
VAT Group AG ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's ROE % 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a ROE % of 29.23% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 24.47. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's ROE % has ranged from 13.83 to 43.37. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #139 out of 3009 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is VAT Group AG's ROE % too high?
VAT Group AG's current ROE % of 29.23% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.83 to a high of 43.37. The Industrial Products industry median ROE % is 5.91. VAT Group AG's value of 29.23% is 394.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #139 out of 3009 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 ROE % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #139 out of 3009 companies for ROE %. This places VAT Group AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. VAT Group AG's value of 29.23% is 394.6% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own ROE % has ranged from 13.83 to 43.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.47 vs. the industry median of 5.91, 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 ROE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.91, based on 3,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current ROE % of 29.23% is 394.6% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current ROE % is 29.23%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 24.47. 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 ROE % is 29.23%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 24.47 and 394.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.91. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current ROE % is 29.23% 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:
ROE %: 29.23% (19% above median its 10-year median of 24.47)
GF Value™: CHF426.22 vs. price of CHF668.80 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 394.6% above the Industrial Products median (#139 of 3009)
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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