VAT Group AG
EURO STOXX 600VACN.SW/Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery/SIX
Dividend Yield
1.06%
CHF 7.00 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
VACN.SW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 73.8x interest coverage & 8.5% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 87.5% earnings payout ratio & 81.2% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 9.34% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 73.8xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 8.5%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
- Debt-to-Equity: 31.3Conservative debt level relative to equity.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 87.5%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 81.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout VAT Group AG
VAT Group AG is a Switzerland-based company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance vacuum valves essential for ultra-clean, high-vacuum environments. These valves are critical for industries including semiconductors, displays, photovoltaics, vacuum coating, industrial applications, and research, where VAT holds a dominant market share of around 75% in semiconductor production valves. The company operates through two main segments: Valves, accounting for 82% of 2024 net sales of CHF 942 million, and Global Service, providing spare parts, repairs, and upgrades for the remaining 18%. Headquartered in Haag, Switzerland, VAT maintains production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, with sales and service in 29 countries and approximately 3,200 employees worldwide. Key markets include Asia (67% of sales), the USA (19%), and EMEA (14%). Founded in 1965, VAT Group AG has grown into a global leader, listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2016, supporting mission-critical technologies from particle physics research at CERN to advanced manufacturing in semiconductors and beyond.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.06%
Annual Dividend
CHF 7.00
Frequency
Annual
Payout Ratio
87.54%
FCF Payout Ratio
81.16%
52-Week Range
CHF 257.50 - CHF 706.80
Dividend History (2016–2025)
VACN.SW annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
VACN.SW earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 30, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 6, 2025
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
4.35%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
9.34%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
13.64%
5-Year Total Growth
56.25%
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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