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Vianet Group plc
(LSE:VNET)
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Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
76.00 p
▲(14.29% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/10/26
The score is primarily supported by improved operating profitability, stronger recent cash generation, and a low-debt balance sheet. It is tempered by weaker net margin in 2026 and volatile free cash flow, plus stretched technical conditions (very high RSI) despite an upward trend. Valuation is reasonable but not compelling, with only a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
A low leverage profile and substantial equity provide lasting financial flexibility. With debt around £3m versus ~£26–27m equity, the company can fund capex, absorb shocks, and pursue modest M&A or product investment without straining solvency, lowering long-term default risk.
Negative Factors
Weakened Net Margin
A sharp drop in net margin despite healthy EBITDA implies rising non-operating costs, depreciation, or tax impacts that erode bottom-line returns. Lower net profitability reduces ROE and limits distributable earnings, constraining long-term shareholder returns without corrective action.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
A low leverage profile and substantial equity provide lasting financial flexibility. With debt around £3m versus ~£26–27m equity, the company can fund capex, absorb shocks, and pursue modest M&A or product investment without straining solvency, lowering long-term default risk.
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Vianet Group plc (VNET) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£18.90M
Dividend Yield3.61%
Average Volume (3M)36.46K
Price to Earnings (P/E)46.2
Beta (1Y)0.26
Revenue Growth1.39%
EPS Growth-51.03%
CountryUK
Employees120
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySpecialty Business Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding28,425,163
10 Day Avg. Volume82,891
30 Day Avg. Volume36,459
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.84
Price to Book (P/B)0.65
Price to Sales (P/S)1.15
P/FCF Ratio5.16
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)£15.80M
Vianet Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Vianet Group plc delivers data-driven solutions, providing valuable management insights and strategic business intelligence across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the United States, and Canada. Operating through its Smart Zones and Smart M...
How the Company Makes Money
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Vianet Group plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
64
Positive
| Breakdown | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 15.23M | 15.02M | 15.18M | 14.12M | 13.21M |
| Gross Profit | 8.29M | 10.42M | 10.43M | 9.38M | 8.56M |
| EBITDA | 3.92M | 4.17M | 3.82M | 3.46M | 2.65M |
| Net Income | 410.00K | 857.00K | 801.00K | 161.00K | 187.00K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 33.69M | 34.01M | 34.95M | 32.78M | 33.33M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.40M | 2.78M | 1.82M | 69.00K | 1.58M |
| Total Debt | 3.04M | 3.32M | 3.62M | 3.63M | 4.61M |
| Total Liabilities | 6.91M | 6.87M | 7.75M | 6.81M | 7.59M |
| Stockholders Equity | 26.77M | 27.14M | 27.19M | 25.97M | 25.73M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 3.39M | 2.33M | 2.01M | -317.00K | -55.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.88M | 4.61M | 4.32M | 2.04M | 2.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.13M | -2.29M | -2.31M | -2.35M | -2.43M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.13M | -1.37M | 914.00K | -1.05M | -1.59M |
Vianet Group plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £8.97B | 28.08 | 29.86% | 2.84% | 3.94% | -8.14% | |
65 Neutral | £18.90M | 46.18 | 1.53% | 3.58% | 1.39% | -51.03% | |
65 Neutral | £2.60B | 32.20 | 15.86% | 2.15% | 10.55% | -19.05% | |
65 Neutral | £64.25M | 15.33 | 7.54% | ― | 5.28% | 3.36% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | £8.83B | 24.88 | 5.82% | 2.15% | -0.18% | 39.04% | |
42 Neutral | £326.99M | -1.63 | -677.10% | ― | -16.13% | -1315.87% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Vianet Group plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsShareholder Meetings
Vianet Secures Strong Shareholder Backing at AGM, Confirms Dividend and Buyback Powers
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
Vianet Group plc has reported that all resolutions at its latest Annual General Meeting were passed by shareholders via poll, including the adoption of its annual report, the reappointment of four directors, the appointment of Cooper Parry Group L...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Vianet starts FY27 ahead of expectations as recurring revenue and cashless growth build momentum
Positive
Jul 7, 2026
Vianet Group plc reported a strong start to FY27, with first-quarter trading ahead of management expectations and both Hospitality and Unattended Retail divisions delivering recurring revenue and gross profit growth. Group revenue rose 3.1% year-o...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Vianet lifts recurring revenue, turns net cash and reshapes leadership
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Vianet Group reported modest revenue growth for the year to 31 March 2026, with sales up 1.5% to £15.5m and recurring revenue rising to 88% of the total, supporting a stable 68% gross margin and slightly higher adjusted profit. The group move...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Vianet Secures Five-Year Contract Renewal with Admiral Taverns
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
Vianet Group plc has renewed its contract with Admiral Taverns for a further five years, covering nearly 1,100 pub sites across the Admiral estate. Under the agreement, Vianet will continue to supply its Smart Zones Beverage Metrics draught beer m...
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