VAT Group AG (VACN.SW) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-21 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

52 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 25
Quality 71
Growth 27
Balance sheet 73
Cash quality 67
Capital allocation 39
Momentum 62

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

24.60 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.27 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-21

Quick answers

What is VAT Group AG's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 52/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-21: valuation 25, quality 71, growth 27, balance sheet 73, cash quality 67, capital allocation 39, momentum 62. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is VAT Group AG's Altman Z-Score?

24.60, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-21. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is VAT Group AG's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-09-21. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does VAT Group AG's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.27 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-21. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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