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VP.L

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Vp plc · Industrials · United Kingdom · $264M · Avg Vol: $100K/d

62
StockRank
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Q
31
V
64
M
62
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-3.9%
D/E
1.8x
Dividend %
8.3%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Vp plc is a specialist equipment rental group providing equipment, tools, and associated services to a diverse range of markets, including infrastructure, construction, housebuilding, and energy. The company operates through highly specialized divisions such as Groundforce, Brandon Hire Station, and Torrent Trackside. Its competitive advantage lies in its market-leading positions in technical niches, high-quality fleet management, and long-term relationships with major infrastructure contractors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue350.9M371.5M368.7M380.0M358.3M0.5%359.0M353.0M365.7M1.0%
EPS (GBp)64.4958.05-13.4136.60-13.80-17.2%-14.03
Shares40.2M39.5M39.5M39.5M39.5M-1.6%39.5M
Debt201.9M204.0M193.2M233.8M233.8M3.7%234.3M
Equity166.6M174.9M153.0M150.4M131.1M-5.8%
Op CF76.7M66.3M89.6M80.7M61.4M-5.4%61.5M
Inv CF-53.6M-38.5M-47.1M-59.9M-35.7M
Fin CF-25.5M-30.5M-47.6M-13.9M-31.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-1.0%
6.216.336.446.566.67Jul 28Aug 18Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$6.48
RSI (14)
54.6
52W High
$8.37
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
31
ROIC
8.7%50.9
ROE
-3.9%12.5
GP/Assets
17.4%50.5
Op. Margin
2.5%22.9
FCF/Assets
2.3%44.9
Piotroski
416.8
Int. Cover
3.1x27.8
D/E Ratio
1.78x7.9
Current Ratio
0.65x3.9
Value
64
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
6.3x81.5
P/FCF
18.7x55.7
P/B
1.4x63.9
P/S
0.5x80.4
Div Yield
8.3%97.6
Momentum
62
52W High %
77%53.8
RS 6M
4%72.4
SMA 50/200
0.97x43.6
EPS Rev 4W
+2.5%63.7
EPS Rev 12W
+4.4%82.4
EPS Improve
+542%94.9
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$264M
P/E (Forward)
7.7x
Gross Margin
21.9%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
VP.LVp plc(you)$264M62Hold
SDY.LSpeedy Hire Plc$113M60Hold
ASY.LAndrews Sykes Group plc$326M99Strong Buy
ZIG.LZigup Plc$1.3B85Strong Buy
PRO.LProService Building Services Marketplace Plc$33M18Strong Sell
FNTL.LFintel Plc$257M52Hold
MCG.LMobico Group Plc$196M68Buy
FSJ.LJames Fisher and Sons plc$302M52Hold
YOU.LYouGov plc$409M68Buy
RST.LRestore plc$532M64Hold

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 36.5%

Vp plc (VP.L): Stock Score Summary

Vp plc (VP.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 62/100 based on Quality (31/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Vp plc is a specialist equipment rental group providing equipment, tools, and associated services to a diverse range of markets, including infrastructure, construction, housebuilding, and energy. The company operates through highly specialized divisions such as Groundforce, Brandon Hire Station, and Torrent Trackside. Its competitive advantage lies in its market-leading positions in technical niches, high-quality fleet management, and long-term relationships with major infrastructure contractors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$6.48
Market Cap$264M
P/E (Forward)7.69
Price/Book1.43
Return on Equity-3.9%
Return on Invested Capital8.7%
Debt/Equity1.78x
Gross Margin21.9%
Operating Margin2.5%
Revenue Growth-9.4%
Dividend Yield8.3%
Free Cash Flow$14M

Vp plc operates in the Rental & Leasing Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vp plc’s (VP.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Vp plc (VP.L) is 62/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (31), Value (64), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Vp plc have an economic moat?
Vp plc (VP.L) has a Quality factor score of 31/100. 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 Vp plc a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Vp plc (VP.L) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 62/100. 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 Vp plc in?
Vp plc (VP.L) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Rental & Leasing Services industry (United Kingdom).