Vp (VP.) Stock Overview
Provides equipment rental and related services in the United Kingdom and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 1/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Vp plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£4.70 |
| 52 Week High | UK£6.20 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£4.20 |
| Beta | 0.34 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.08% |
| 3 Month Change | -5.81% |
| 1 Year Change | -20.61% |
| 3 Year Change | -17.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -51.19% |
| Change since IPO | 370.00% |
Recent News & Updates
VP.: Higher Discount Rate Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Vp to £5.50 from £7.00 as they now apply a slightly higher discount rate, assume more moderate revenue growth and profit margins, and expect a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Vp No recent company specific news items for Vp have been identified from the provided sources.
VP.: FY26 Profit Guidance Will Underpin Confidence Despite Tough Conditions
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Vp from £8.28 to £6.66, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, revenue growth and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Vp Vp reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, indicating expected FY26 profits in a range of £26 million to £29 million.
VP.: FY26 Profit Guidance Will Support Rebound From Challenging Backdrop
Analysts have reduced their price target on Vp, citing an updated fair value estimate of £7.62 that reflects lower assumed revenue growth, a reduced profit margin outlook and a higher discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Vp Vp reaffirmed earnings guidance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, indicating an expected profit range of £26 million to £29 million.Recent updates
VP.: Higher Discount Rate Will Support Future Re Rating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Vp to £5.50 from £7.00 as they now apply a slightly higher discount rate, assume more moderate revenue growth and profit margins, and expect a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Vp No recent company specific news items for Vp have been identified from the provided sources.VP.: FY26 Profit Guidance Will Underpin Confidence Despite Tough Conditions
Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Vp from £8.28 to £6.66, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins, revenue growth and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the change. What’s in the News for Vp Vp reaffirmed its earnings guidance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, indicating expected FY26 profits in a range of £26 million to £29 million.VP.: FY26 Profit Guidance Will Support Rebound From Challenging Backdrop
Analysts have reduced their price target on Vp, citing an updated fair value estimate of £7.62 that reflects lower assumed revenue growth, a reduced profit margin outlook and a higher discount rate, partly offset by a higher future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Vp Vp reaffirmed earnings guidance for the financial year ending 31 March 2026, indicating an expected profit range of £26 million to £29 million.Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Vp (LON:VP.)
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With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Trade Distributors industry in the United...Vp (LON:VP.) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.115
Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.115 per share on the 15th of January. Based on this...Investors Should Be Encouraged By Vp's (LON:VP.) Returns On Capital
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Vp plc's ( LON:VP. ) periodic dividend will be increasing on the 7th of August to £0.275, with investors receiving 3.8...A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Vp plc (LON:VP.)
Key Insights Vp's estimated fair value is UK£7.37 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...At UK£6.30, Is It Time To Put Vp plc (LON:VP.) On Your Watch List?
While Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...Vp (LON:VP.) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 4th...Vp (LON:VP.) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 11th of January to £0.11. This...Is There Now An Opportunity In Vp plc (LON:VP.)?
While Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price...The Returns At Vp (LON:VP.) Aren't Growing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Should Shareholders Reconsider Vp plc's (LON:VP.) CEO Compensation Package?
Shareholders will probably not be too impressed with the underwhelming results at Vp plc ( LON:VP. ) recently...Be Wary Of Vp (LON:VP.) And Its Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? One common approach is...Is Vp (LON:VP.) Using Too Much Debt?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...How Does Vp's (LON:VP.) CEO Salary Compare to Peers?
Neil Stothard is the CEO of Vp plc ( LON:VP. ), and in this article, we analyze the executive's compensation package...Shareholder Returns
| VP. | GB Trade Distributors | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.1% | 4.4% | 0.2% |
| 1Y | -20.6% | 21.1% | 19.1% |
Return vs Industry: VP. underperformed the UK Trade Distributors industry which returned 21.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VP. underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VP. volatility | |
|---|---|
| VP. Average Weekly Movement | 7.2% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.7% |
Stable Share Price: VP.'s share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: VP.'s weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,297 | Alice Woodwark | www.vpplc.com |
Vp plc provides equipment rental and related services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company provides materials handling solutions, including telehandlers and plant and equipment for residential housebuilding; and supports upstream projects with pipeline, Transpennine rail upgrade, re-routing of water main, infrastructure maintenance, and well testing services, as well as downstream projects, including industrial shutdowns and space monitoring solutions. It also offers rail services comprising track renewals, maintenance, and other projects, as well as plant and tools for rail; undertakes pipeline, sewer rehabilitation, reservoir and facility enhancement, and treatment plant upgrade projects; and provides pipeline solutions and site access through portable roadways, as well as survey, test and measurement, and groundwork services.
Vp plc Fundamentals Summary
| VP. fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£185.72m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£5.43m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£358.28m |
Is VP. overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VP. income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£358.28m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£279.77m |
| Gross Profit | UK£78.51m |
| Other Expenses | UK£83.94m |
| Earnings | -UK£5.43m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.14 |
| Gross Margin | 21.91% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.52% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 129.8% |
How did VP. perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/07 01:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Vp plc is covered by 6 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| James Fletcher | Berenberg |
| James Tetley | Equity Development Limited |
| Andrew Nussey | Peel Hunt LLP |