VNET Group Inc. (VNET) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 46/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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VNET Group Inc. (VNET) dropped -9.16% to $3.37, trading at 3% of its 52-week range ($3.07 – $14.48). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (85% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
VNET Group is back in focus after analysts adjusted fair value estimates from US$13.93 to US$12.71, and some Street targets shifted, including a move to US$13.20 from US$16.30. These changes sit alongside research that c
VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it has repurchased approximately US$75.3 million in ag
VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral internet data center services provider in China, today announced that it has repurchased approximately
Macquarie initiates coverage on VNET Group (NASDAQ:VNET) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $5.4.
If you only skimmed the headlines on VNET Group, the story looked upbeat. Revenue was higher, wholesale data centers were adding capacity and analysts were debating how much upside was left. For VNET Group shareholders,
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, VNET Group Inc. (VNET) ranks #469 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #355 by equity capitalization ($959.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, HSTM leads on earnings valuation at 56.4x trailing P/E, while VNET leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. HSTM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with VNET at 46/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNET
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VNET Group Inc. | D | 46/100 | — | — | 85.0% | -9.16% | $959.9M | Benchmark Subject |
| SIFY Sify Technologies Limited | D+ | 52/100 | — | — | — | +0.40% | $914.8M | /sify-vs-vnet → |
| CEVA CEVA Inc. | D- | 35/100 | — | 87.1% | -3.0% | -0.68% | $905.2M | /ceva-vs-vnet → |
| HSTM HealthStream Inc. | C+ | 66/100 | 56.4x | — | 5.0% | +0.21% | $1.03B | /hstm-vs-vnet → |
| NXDR Nextdoor Holdings Inc. (Class A) | D | 48/100 | — | 84.1% | -15.4% | -2.95% | $889.8M | /nxdr-vs-vnet → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), VNET Group Inc. (VNET) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$36.0M, operating cash flow of $274.4M, and free cash flow of -$820.5M (-105.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, VNET closed FY2025 with $6.38B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | -$36.0M | $274.4M | -$820.5M | $6.38B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $25.1M | $274.7M | -$399.8M | $4.43B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | -$372.4M | $290.6M | $290.6M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, VNET Group Inc. (NASDAQ: VNET) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $3.37 (-9.16% 1D, market cap $959.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, VNET ranks #469 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), VNET carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 85.0%. By comparison, SIFY (Sify Technologies Limited) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $914.8M) and CEVA (CEVA Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -3.0%, cap $905.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, HSTM leads on earnings multiple (56.4x) while VNET leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per VNET's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001508475), VNET Group Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$36.0M in net income, and -$820.5M in free cash flow against $6.38B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
VNET last traded at $3.37 (-9.16% on volume of 5,682,852 shares), positioning the stock -39.39% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.56) and -59.50% below its 200-day simple moving average ($8.32). Across its 52-week range of $3.07 to $14.48, VNET sits at the 2.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 24.9 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.95 to $3.79).
Why VNET Stock dropped -9.16% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (85% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.