Risk factor
Strong & resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Very strong margins and returns
About
VAT Group AG, an international enterprise established in 1965 and headquartered in Sennwald, Switzerland, specializes in the design, production, and distribution of high-performance vacuum valves. Its extensive market reach encompasses Switzerland, the broader European continent, the United States, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, and other parts of Asia. The company's operations are structured into two core segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment provides specialized vacuum valve solutions essential for industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, display technology, photovoltaics (solar energy), and vacuum coating, as well as for general industrial applications and scientific research. In parallel, the Global Service segment offers comprehensive after-sales support, including spare parts, repairs, system enhancements, and technical assistance. Furthermore, VAT Group's offerings extend to gas inlet valves, integrated multi-valve modules, vacuum chambers with built-in valves, various motion and mechanical components, and precision edge-welded metal bellows.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA
Target Price
The average target price of VACN.SW is 606 and suggests 9% downside potential. Usually, this means a SELL recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to de