VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -5.38%89 Dividend Yield % is 1.05% as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 1.82. 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 1,926 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks worse than 59.24% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of VAT Group AG is 1.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83 Med: 1.82 Max: 4.84
Current: 1.05
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Yield of VAT Group AG was 4.84%. The lowest was 0.83%. And the median was 1.82%.
XSWX:VACN's Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 59.24% of 1926
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.35
vs XSWX:VACN: 1.05
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of VAT Group AG is 0.88, which seems too high.
During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of VAT Group AG was 1.61. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 0.89.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of VAT Group AG was 16.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % 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: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
VAT Group AG Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
CHF 7.000000
2026-04-30
2026-05-04
2026-05-05
Cash Dividend
annually
CHF:CHF 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
VAT Group AG's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
=
Most Recent Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
7
/
668.80
=
1.05 %
Current Share Price is CHF668.80. VAT Group AG's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is CHF7.
VAT Group AG's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
7
/
668.80
=
1.05 %
Current Share Price is CHF668.80. VAT Group AG's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as CHF7 * 1 = CHF7.
* 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.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Dividend Yield % of 1.05% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.83 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1141 out of 1926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is VAT Group AG's Dividend Yield % too high?
VAT Group AG's current Dividend Yield % of 1.05% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 4.84. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.35. VAT Group AG's value of 1.05% is 22.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1141 out of 1926 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Dividend Yield % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #1141 out of 1926 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places VAT Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 1.35. VAT Group AG's value of 1.05% is 22.2% below this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.83 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 1.35, 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 Dividend Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Industrial Products companies is 1.35, based on 1,926 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Dividend Yield % of 1.05% is 22.2% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 1.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Dividend Yield % is 1.05%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. 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 Dividend Yield % is 1.05%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 22.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 1.35. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Dividend Yield % is 1.05% as of Jun. 24, 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 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:
Dividend Yield %: 1.05% (42% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
GF Value™: CHF426.22 vs. price of CHF668.80 (56.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.2% below the Industrial Products median (#1141 of 1926)
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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