Volvere PLC (GB:VLE)
LSE:VLE
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
2,508.00 p
▲(0.32% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is driven mainly by improved financial performance and a very conservatively financed balance sheet, offset by a notable 2025 drop in free cash flow and softened growth. Technical indicators are mixed with oversold/weak near-term signals, while valuation is supportive due to the low P/E.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage and growing equity give the group durable financial flexibility to fund acquisitions, withstand subsidiary volatility, and absorb shocks. A conservatively financed balance sheet supports Volvere’s long-term holding-company strategy and reduces refinancing risk during downturns.
Negative Factors
Decline in Free Cash Flow
A sharp FCF decline signals potential higher reinvestment or working-capital strain and reduces cushion for acquisitions, dividends, or subsidiary support. If the decline reflects structural cash conversion issues rather than timing, it could constrain the holding company’s capital deployment over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low leverage and growing equity give the group durable financial flexibility to fund acquisitions, withstand subsidiary volatility, and absorb shocks. A conservatively financed balance sheet supports Volvere’s long-term holding-company strategy and reduces refinancing risk during downturns.
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Volvere (VLE) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£49.71M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.99K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.0
Beta (1Y)0.26
Revenue Growth7.46%
EPS Growth6.36%
CountryUK
Employees261
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.89
Shares Outstanding2,189,922
10 Day Avg. Volume959
30 Day Avg. Volume1,990
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.95
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)1.05
P/FCF Ratio11.12
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Volvere Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Volvere plc operates as a private equity and venture capital firm, focusing its investment strategies on distressed businesses, turnaround situations, growth capital, emerging growth opportunities, and strategic acquisitions. The firm actively see...
How the Company Makes Money
Volvere makes money primarily through the operating profits generated by its majority-owned subsidiaries and the returns it realizes from investing activities. Its key earnings drivers are: (1) Subsidiary trading income: revenue is earned at the s...
Volvere Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
70
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 52.70M | 49.04M | 42.95M | 38.03M | 30.70M |
| Gross Profit | 11.34M | 10.68M | 7.91M | 6.11M | 5.31M |
| EBITDA | 6.87M | 7.56M | 4.82M | 2.68M | 2.13M |
| Net Income | 4.16M | 3.97M | 2.12M | -519.00K | -299.00K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 59.15M | 50.90M | 45.41M | 44.12M | 44.44M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 33.22M | 27.84M | 23.74M | 20.79M | 21.87M |
| Total Debt | 1.28M | 1.15M | 1.70M | 2.90M | 3.47M |
| Total Liabilities | 11.95M | 9.00M | 7.90M | 8.37M | 7.38M |
| Stockholders Equity | 43.36M | 38.00M | 34.52M | 32.88M | 34.65M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.95M | 4.13M | 2.53M | 1.02M | -1.16M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.57M | 4.73M | 3.00M | 1.91M | -889.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -609.00K | 459.00K | 2.61M | -1.92M | -467.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.75M | -2.27M | -2.60M | -2.72M | -484.00K |
Volvere Technical Analysis
Negative
2500.00
Price Trends
2560.00
Negative
2568.20
Negative
2471.85
Negative
Market Momentum
-93.80
Positive
25.16
Positive
31.39
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:VLE, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2500 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2441.00, below the 50-day MA of 2560.00, and above the 200-day MA of 2471.85, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -93.80 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 25.16 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 31.39 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:VLE.
Volvere Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | £102.79M | 12.25 | 30.24% | 8.61% | -11.43% | -17.65% | |
71 Outperform | £49.71M | 12.00 | 9.96% | ― | 7.46% | 6.36% | |
68 Neutral | £67.80M | 16.71 | -3.17% | 9.05% | -24.76% | -24.84% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
54 Neutral | £59.95M | 635.12 | 1.07% | 11.43% | -15.66% | -96.05% | |
44 Neutral | $23.06M | -2.41 | -47.36% | 3.45% | -65.77% | 81.79% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
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Volvere Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Volvere Wins Shareholder Backing for AGM Resolutions and Investing Strategy
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
Volvere plc reported that shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting held on 17 June 2026, including the reappointment of directors and the receipt of the 2025 financial accounts. The meeting also confirmed the reappointme...
Financial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Volvere Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Sets June AGM
Neutral
May 21, 2026
Volvere plc has distributed hard copies of its Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 to shareholders who have not opted for electronic communication, and has also published the documents on its website. The com...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Volvere Posts Strong 2025 Results but Warns of Margin Squeeze at Shire Foods
Positive
May 15, 2026
Volvere reported solid full-year 2025 results, with revenue from continuing operations, all generated by Shire Foods, rising 7.5% to £52.70 million and profit before tax edging up to £6.75 million. Group profit after tax increased to ...
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