VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) — Stock Score Summary

VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 24/100 based on Quality (66/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (14/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. VEF AB is an investment company focused on early-stage fintech in emerging markets. This is a highly speculative vehicle that lacks the predictable cash flows, high ROIC, and defensive moats required by our core investment philosophy.

VEF AB is a Swedish investment company that targets high-growth, early-to-mid-stage financial technology (fintech) companies across emerging markets, with a strong focus on Latin America and India. The firm acts as an active, long-term investor, backing market leaders in digital payments, consumer finance, and neo-banking. VEF offers public market investors unique, diversified exposure to the structural shift toward digital financial services in underbanked regions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.20
Market Cap$263M
P/E (TTM)3.57
P/E (Forward)-9.51
Price/Book4.68
Return on Equity14.7%
Return on Invested Capital20.4%
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin116.9%
Free Cash Flow$729K

VEF AB (publ) operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (Sweden).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VEF AB (publ)’s (VEFAB.ST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) is 24/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (66), Value (31), and Momentum (14) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does VEF AB (publ) have an economic moat?
VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) has a Quality factor score of 66/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is VEF AB (publ) a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 24/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is VEF AB (publ) in?
VEF AB (publ) (VEFAB.ST) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (Sweden).
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