VAT Group AGXSWX:VACN -1.70%88 Altman Z-Score is 28.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 11.54. GuruFocus rates XSWX:VACN with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF427.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,012 Industrial Products companies, VAT Group AG ranks better than 97.34% on this metric.
The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.
Good Sign:
Altman Z-score of 28.18 is strong.
VAT Group AG has a Altman Z-Score of 28.18, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Altman Z-Score is strong.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.
The historical rank and industry rank for VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:VACN'
s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.34 Med: 11.54 Max: 28.18
Current: 28.18
During the past 11 years, VAT Group AG's highest Altman Z-Score was 28.18. The lowest was 5.34. And the median was 11.54.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) Altman Z-Score Explanation
X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.
X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.
X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.
X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.
X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.
Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.
VAT Group AG Altman Z-Score Related Terms
VAT Group AG Altman Z-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score 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: Altman Z-Score Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score 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 Altman Z-Score vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score falls into.
Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.
VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:
Z
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1.2
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X1
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1.4
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X2
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3.3
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X3
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0.6
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X4
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1.0
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X5
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1.2
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0.09
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1.4
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0.6444
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3.3
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0.2066
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42.7325
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0.8501
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28.18
* 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. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.
VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN) has a Altman Z-Score of 28.18 as of Jun. 27, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 11.54. Over the past decade, VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.34 to 28.18. According to the industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #80 out of 3012 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score too high?
VAT Group AG's current Altman Z-Score of 28.18 is 144% above median its 10-year median of 11.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.34 to a high of 28.18. The Industrial Products industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.42. VAT Group AG's value of 28.18 is 725.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #80 out of 3012 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 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, VAT Group AG ranks #80 out of 3012 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places VAT Group AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 3.42. VAT Group AG's value of 28.18 is 725.2% above this benchmark. Historically, VAT Group AG's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 5.34 to 28.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.54 vs. the industry median of 3.42, 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 Altman Z-Score for an Industrial Products company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Industrial Products companies is 3.42, based on 3,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. VAT Group AG's current Altman Z-Score of 28.18 is 725.2% 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 Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on VAT Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 3.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VAT Group AG's current Altman Z-Score is 28.18, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 11.54. 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 CHF427.14, compared to a current price of CHF669.80 — trading 56.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 28.18, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 11.54 and 725.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.42. 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 Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For VAT Group AG (XSWX:VACN), the current Altman Z-Score is 28.18 as of Jun. 27, 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 CHF669.80 is trading 56.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF427.14.
GuruFocus considers VAT Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VACN:
Altman Z-Score: 28.18 (144% above median its 10-year median of 11.54)
GF Value™: CHF427.14 vs. price of CHF669.80 (56.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 725.2% above the Industrial Products median (#80 of 3012)
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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