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VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN +3.13%88 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF424.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,858 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 53821.26% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. VAT Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%. The lowest was -0.10%. And the median was 0.00%.
XSWX:VACN's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: -1.1 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
VAT Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
VAT Group AG 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for VAT Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1858 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is VAT Group AG's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
VAT Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1858 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #999999 out of 1858 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for VAT Group AG and its competitors. VAT Group AG's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 CHF424.86, compared to a current price of CHF626.40 — trading 47.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 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 CHF626.40 is trading 47.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF424.86.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF424.86 vs. price of CHF626.40 (47.4% above fair value)
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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