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VNET.L

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Vianet Group plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $25M · Avg Vol: $37K/d

82
StockRank
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Q
57
V
57
M
63
P/E (TTM)
66.0x
ROE
1.5%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
3.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Vianet Group clears the floors at Q57 V57 M56 but none of the all-three-above-60 path is met, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Vianet Group plc is a provider of real-time monitoring systems, data connectivity, and actionable business intelligence for the leisure, hospitality, and unattended retail sectors. The company's competitive advantage lies in its large installed base of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which generate highly predictable, recurring SaaS revenue. It operates as a niche data analytics specialist, helping operators optimize asset performance, reduce waste, and streamline contactless payment systems.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue13.2M14.1M14.9M15.0M15.2M3.6%15.3M15.5M15.8M1.9%
EPS (GBp)0.650.562.722.921.4321.8%1.011.721.8614.1%
Shares28.8M28.8M29.4M29.0M28.4M-1.3%28.4M
Debt4.6M3.6M3.6M3.3M3.0M-9.9%3.1M
Equity25.7M26.0M26.9M27.1M26.8M1.0%
Op CF2.4M2.0M4.6M4.6M4.1M14.1%4.1M
Inv CF-2.4M-2.4M-2.3M-2.3M-2.1M
Fin CF-1.6M-1.0M0.6M-1.4M-1.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-0.8%
0.880.890.890.900.91Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$0.8865
RSI (14)
40.0
52W High
$1.07
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
57
ROIC
4.2%28.1
ROE
1.5%21.2
GP/Assets
31.4%81.1
Op. Margin
10.8%63.6
FCF/Assets
5.1%63.5
Piotroski
776.0
Int. Cover
3.3x28.9
D/E Ratio
0.11x72.9
Current Ratio
2.94x80.8
Value
57
P/E (TTM)
66.0x11.9
EV/EBITDA
10.4x56.6
P/FCF
10.8x73.5
P/B
0.7x87.6
P/S
1.2x55.7
Div Yield
3.6%74.0
Momentum
63
52W High %
83%63.5
RS 6M
-2%65.0
SMA 50/200
1.01x56.5
EPS Rev 4W
+3.2%79.4
EPS Rev 12W
+9.7%89.8
EPS Improve
+300%90.3
Q Growth
-78%3.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$25M
P/E (Forward)
16.5x
Gross Margin
69.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of VNET.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VNET.LVianet Group plc(you)$25M82Strong Buy
WATR.LWater Intelligence plc$79M87Strong Buy
CTG.LChristie Group plc$56M97Strong Buy
KGH.LKnights Group Holdings plc$194M85Strong Buy
KEYS.LKeystone Law Group plc$248M89Strong Buy
FRAN.LFranchise Brands plc$399M87Strong Buy
MHA.LMha Plc$513M79Buy
AQUA.OLAqualis ASA$125M46Hold
SFT.LSoftware Circle plc$82M36Hold
RST.LRestore plc$532M70Buy

Peer medians: ROE 11.7% · P/E 21.0x · Gross margin 36.4%

Vianet Group plc (VNET.L): Stock Score Summary

Vianet Group plc (VNET.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (57/100), Value (57/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Vianet Group clears the floors at Q57 V57 M56 but none of the all-three-above-60 path is met, and a positive revision is not accepted corroboration, so stage one fails.

Vianet Group plc is a provider of real-time monitoring systems, data connectivity, and actionable business intelligence for the leisure, hospitality, and unattended retail sectors. The company's competitive advantage lies in its large installed base of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which generate highly predictable, recurring SaaS revenue. It operates as a niche data analytics specialist, helping operators optimize asset performance, reduce waste, and streamline contactless payment systems.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.89
Market Cap$25M
P/E (TTM)66.00
P/E (Forward)16.50
Price/Book0.70
Return on Equity1.5%
Return on Invested Capital4.2%
Debt/Equity0.11x
Gross Margin69.1%
Operating Margin10.8%
Revenue Growth2.8%
Dividend Yield3.6%
Free Cash Flow$2M

Vianet Group plc operates in the Specialty Business Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vianet Group plc’s (VNET.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vianet Group plc (VNET.L) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (57), Value (57), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Vianet Group plc have an economic moat?
Vianet Group plc (VNET.L) has a Quality factor score of 57/100. 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 Vianet Group plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vianet Group plc (VNET.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. 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 Vianet Group plc in?
Vianet Group plc (VNET.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Specialty Business Services industry (United Kingdom).