VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -1.39%88 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 2.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF429.98 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,922 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 52.81% on this metric.
VAT Group AG's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.71.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.34 Med: 2.93 Max: 7.79
Current: 1.71
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest Yield on Cost was 7.79. The lowest was 1.34. And the median was 2.93.
XSWX:VACN's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.81% of 1922
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs XSWX:VACN: 1.71
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
VAT Group AG 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
XSWX:VACN vs GEV, ETN, PH: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of VAT Group AG is calculated as
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 as of Jul. 09, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 2.93. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.34 to 7.79. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1015 out of 1922 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is VAT Group AG's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.34 to a high of 7.79. The Industrial Products industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. VAT Group AG's value of 1.71 is 4.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1015 out of 1922 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1015 out of 1922 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. VAT Group AG's value of 1.71 is 4.7% below this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.34 to 7.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.93 vs. the industry median of 1.80, VAT Group AG has consistently been below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Industrial Products companies is 1.80, based on 1,922 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.71 is 4.7% below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 2.93. 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 CHF429.98, compared to a current price of CHF650.40 — trading 51.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 2.93 and 4.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.80. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.71 as of Jul. 09, 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 CHF650.40 is trading 51.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF429.98.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.71 (42% below median its 10-year median of 2.93)
GF Value™: CHF429.98 vs. price of CHF650.40 (51.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1015 of 1922)
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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