VNET GROUP INC-ADR (VNET)

US90138A1034 - ADR

1.58  -0.08 (-4.82%)

After market: 1.53 -0.05 (-3.16%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to VNET. VNET was compared to 86 industry peers in the IT Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of VNET have multiple concerns. While showing a medium growth rate, VNET is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year VNET has reported negative net income.
VNET had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years VNET reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years VNET always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

VNET's Return On Assets of -8.70% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNET is outperformed by 63.10% of its industry peers.
VNET's Return On Equity of -43.96% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VNET is outperformed by 69.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -8.7%
ROE -43.96%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-3.15%
ROA(5y)-4.94%
ROE(3y)-16.29%
ROE(5y)-18.76%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

With a Gross Margin value of 17.44%, VNET is not doing good in the industry: 86.90% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
VNET's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for VNET so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.44%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.85%
GM growth 5Y-8.9%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

VNET does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
VNET has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, VNET has more shares outstanding
VNET has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.26, we must say that VNET is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of VNET (-0.26) is worse than 73.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.34 is on the high side and indicates that VNET has dependencies on debt financing.
VNET has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.34. This is in the lower half of the industry: VNET underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.34
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -0.26
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.01%

2.3 Liquidity

VNET has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that VNET is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.86, VNET is not doing good in the industry: 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that VNET may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.86, VNET is not doing good in the industry: 78.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.86

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

VNET shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -203.51%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.92% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, VNET shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.86% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-203.51%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-3680.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.92%
Revenue growth 3Y15.36%
Revenue growth 5Y16.86%
Revenue growth Q2Q0.95%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, VNET will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 40.88% on average per year.
VNET is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y94.93%
EPS Next 2Y40.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.08%
Revenue Next 2Y7.05%
Revenue Next 3Y8.64%
Revenue Next 5Y6.6%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

VNET reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for VNET. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of VNET indicates a rather cheap valuation: VNET is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.66

4.3 Compensation for Growth

VNET's earnings are expected to grow with 40.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y40.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for VNET!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

VNET GROUP INC-ADR

NASDAQ:VNET (4/26/2024, 7:22:54 PM)

After market: 1.53 -0.05 (-3.16%)

1.58

-0.08 (-4.82%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
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ROA -8.7%
ROE -43.96%
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OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.44%
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Asset Turnover0.24
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Debt/Equity 1.34
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