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VINO.L

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Virgin Wines UK PLC · Consumer Defensive · United Kingdom · $26M · Avg Vol: $22K/d

12
StockRank
Q
36
V
48
M
14
P/E (TTM)
ROE
0.7%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Micro-cap online wine retailer with low margins, intense competition, and no structural macro tailwinds. Lacks the scale economics or customer lock-in required by the Nick Sleep lens.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Virgin Wines UK PLC is one of the UK's leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) online wine retailers, operating under the iconic Virgin brand. The company's competitive moat is driven by its proprietary "WineBank" subscription scheme, which boasts high customer retention and predictable recurring revenues. It operates as an asset-light, digital-first retailer, sourcing exclusive wines directly from independent global producers to deliver high margins and unique product offerings.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue93M79M79M79M-5.1%
EPS0.10-0.010.030.03-32.5%
Shares56M56M56M56M+0.2%
Debt5M4M4M3M-15.3%
Equity30M29M31M30M0.8%
Op CF1M-196,0077M3M27.6%
Inv CF-1M-1M213,460-249,708
Fin CF-843,100-853,840-1M-4M
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PRICE (1M)-27.2%
0.390.430.470.510.55May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$0.40
RSI (14)
13.6
52W High
$1.08
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
36
ROIC
7.0%34.7
ROE
0.7%16.1
GP/Assets
41.7%70.5
Op. Margin
-1.4%10.1
FCF/Assets
-7.0%7.4
Piotroski
2.3
Int. Cover
13.3x56.7
D/E Ratio
0.10x78.3
Current Ratio
1.51x45.6
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
0.3
EV/EBITDA
2.8x90.6
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.7x81.2
P/S
0.2x88.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
14
52W High %
37%3.8
RS 6M
-52%17.3
SMA 50/200
0.78x6.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$26M
P/E (Forward)
-20.0x
Gross Margin
29.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VINO.LVirgin Wines UK PLC(you)$26M12STRONG SELL
ART.LThe Artisanal Spirits Company plc$29M11STRONG SELL
CDGP.LChapel Down Group Plc$97M22SELL
WINE.LNAKED WINES PLC ORD 7.5P$66M63HOLD
SALT.LMicroSalt plc$30M7STRONG SELL
RFG.LRoebuck Food Group plc$36M23SELL
RE.LR.E.A. Holdings plc$65M45HOLD
WIL.LWilmington plc$292M21SELL
WALDWaldencast plc$174M37HOLD
DEODiageo plc$47.0B25SELL

Peer medians: ROE 15.8% · P/E 17.5x · Gross margin 38.7%

Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) — Stock Score Summary

Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 12/100 based on Quality (36/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (14/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Micro-cap online wine retailer with low margins, intense competition, and no structural macro tailwinds. Lacks the scale economics or customer lock-in required by the Nick Sleep lens.

Virgin Wines UK PLC is one of the UK's leading direct-to-consumer (D2C) online wine retailers, operating under the iconic Virgin brand. The company's competitive moat is driven by its proprietary "WineBank" subscription scheme, which boasts high customer retention and predictable recurring revenues. It operates as an asset-light, digital-first retailer, sourcing exclusive wines directly from independent global producers to deliver high margins and unique product offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$0.40
Market Cap$26M
P/E (Forward)-20.03
Price/Book0.70
Return on Equity0.7%
Return on Invested Capital7.0%
Debt/Equity9.65
Gross Margin29.0%
Operating Margin-1.4%
Revenue Growth1.9%
Free Cash Flow$-5M

Virgin Wines UK PLC operates in the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Virgin Wines UK PLC’s (VINO.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) is 12/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (36), Value (48), and Momentum (14) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Virgin Wines UK PLC have an economic moat?
Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) has a Quality factor score of 36/100. 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 Virgin Wines UK PLC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 12/100. 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 Virgin Wines UK PLC in?
Virgin Wines UK PLC (VINO.L) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries industry (United Kingdom).