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Venture Life Group PLC (GB:VLG)
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Venture Life

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Neutral 60 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
59.00 p
â–¼(-9.92% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/09/26
The score is primarily supported by improved profitability and a substantially de-risked balance sheet (very low debt). Offsetting this are the 2025 swing to negative operating/free cash flow and volatile revenue/margins, while technicals remain weak despite oversold readings; valuation is also difficult to support with a negative P/E and no dividend yield provided.
Positive Factors
De-risked balance sheet / low leverage
A large reduction in debt materially lowers financial risk and increases optionality. Sustained low leverage supports capital allocation for product development, M&A or to withstand demand shocks, making the business structurally more resilient over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
Negative Factors
Volatile revenue and margin pressure
Material swings in revenue and evidence gross profit didn't scale with sales suggest structural demand variability or adverse product mix. Persistent volatility undermines forecasting, makes margin expansion uncertain, and raises the risk that 2025 profit gains may prove cyclical rather than durable.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
De-risked balance sheet / low leverage
A large reduction in debt materially lowers financial risk and increases optionality. Sustained low leverage supports capital allocation for product development, M&A or to withstand demand shocks, making the business structurally more resilient over the next 2–6 months and beyond.
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Venture Life (VLG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Venture Life Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Venture Life Group plc develops and commercializes oral care products, food supplements, medical devices, dermo-cosmetics, and topical products for the ageing population in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, r...
How the Company Makes Money
Venture Life makes money primarily through (1) sales of its own branded consumer healthcare products and (2) revenue from contract development and manufacturing activities for other companies. 1) Branded product sales (core revenue stream): The c...

Venture Life Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Profitability improved meaningfully in 2025 (positive EBIT and higher net income) and leverage reduced sharply with debt falling to ~£0.7m. However, revenue has been volatile across years, gross profit did not scale with the 2025 revenue rebound (suggesting margin/mix pressure), and 2025 operating/free cash flow turned negative after several stronger years—reducing confidence in cash-conversion consistency.
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
85
Very Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
BreakdownDec 2025Jun 2025Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue35.17M26.59M51.41M43.98M32.76M
Gross Profit11.79M12.19M20.15M17.66M12.96M
EBITDA5.08M4.32M9.95M7.61M5.16M
Net Income6.13M-314.00K921.00K520.00K2.40M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets99.18M124.49M119.50M125.29M103.63M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments34.17M3.05M5.62M5.63M5.24M
Total Debt667.00K23.86M24.39M26.85M12.73M
Total Liabilities17.76M49.08M43.24M49.63M30.47M
Stockholders Equity81.42M75.41M76.25M75.66M73.16M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-309.00K8.34M5.81M1.36M-2.66M
Operating Cash Flow-264.00K8.35M8.22M5.57M601.00K
Investing Cash Flow53.98M-11.29M-5.34M-11.69M-39.18M
Financing Cash Flow-23.77M1.78M-2.81M6.92M1.50M

Venture Life Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price65.50
Price Trends
50DMA
63.24
Negative
100DMA
65.56
Negative
200DMA
61.90
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-2.07
Negative
RSI
33.82
Neutral
STOCH
88.89
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:VLG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 65.5 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 57.80, above the 50-day MA of 63.24, and above the 200-day MA of 61.90, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.07 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 33.82 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 88.89 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:VLG.

Venture Life Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
67
Neutral
£30.23B―6.43%1.51%-1.81%17.54%
62
Neutral
$20.33B14.63-3.31%3.23%1.93%-12.26%
60
Neutral
£69.44M2.807.82%―――
47
Neutral
£69.45M-3.21103.62%―49.81%52.94%
45
Neutral
£612.99M-7.21409.00%―2.94%-32.00%
45
Neutral
£22.29M-11.67-51.21%―-27.38%-50.00%
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:VLG
Venture Life
57.00
6.00
11.76%
GB:AGY
Allergy Therapeutics
9.68
2.68
38.29%
GB:PXS
Provexis
0.95
0.38
66.08%
GB:STX
Shield Therapeutics
6.50
4.05
165.31%
GB:HLN
Haleon PLC
341.20
-64.50
-15.90%

Venture Life Corporate Events

Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life updates market on total voting rights
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Venture Life Group has reported that as of 31 March 2026 it had 128,860,145 ordinary shares in issue, of which 7,032,072 are held in treasury, resulting in 121,828,073 voting rights. Each ordinary share carries one vote, and treasury shares carry ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 14,603 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.88 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 12...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Venture Life pivots to pure play consumer healthcare as disposals lift profit and cash
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
Venture Life reported a 32.2% rise in group revenue to £35.2m for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, driven by its consumer healthcare portfolio and the integration of Health Her, despite a lower adjusted EBITDA margin as its expanded cost b...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Updates Share Count After Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 30, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 38,597 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.76 pence per share under its previously announced share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the c...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Total
Neutral
Mar 27, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 60,847 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.91 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 12...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Venture Life to Host Online Investor Briefing on Interim Results
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Venture Life Group will host a live online investor presentation on 2 April 2026 to discuss its interim results for the 12-month period ended 31 December 2025. The event, led by the CEO, CFO and Chief Innovation Marketing Officer, is accessible t...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Tightens Free Float With Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 200,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.72 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. Following this transaction, the c...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Repurchases Shares, Updates Voting Rights Total
Neutral
Mar 25, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 28,073 ordinary shares at a volume‑weighted average price of 68.00p under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Boosts Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Venture Life Group has continued its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 155,128 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.95 pence per share via Cavendish Capital Markets. The shares will be held in treasury,...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back 152,056 Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Neutral
Mar 23, 2026
Venture Life Group has continued to execute its share buyback programme, repurchasing 152,056 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.55 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 12...
Stock Buyback
Venture Life Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 20, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 102,342 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.52 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 1...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 10,576 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.68 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145 ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 18, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 77,529 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.22 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 12...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Updates Share Capital After Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 84,460 of its own ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.73 pence per share under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the com...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Repurchases Shares Under Ongoing Buyback Programme
Neutral
Mar 13, 2026
Venture Life Group has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 55,676 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.70 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Venture Life Grants 1 Million Share Options to Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Venture Life Group has granted options over 1,000,000 ordinary shares to Chief Digital and Technology Officer Peter Jackson under its 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan, with an exercise price of 58.76p and vesting after three years post-publication of...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Repurchases Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 75,494 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.84 pence per share under its existing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 1...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Expands Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 88,684 ordinary shares at a volume‑weighted average price of 67.93 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,86...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life tightens share base with latest buyback tranche
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 88,684 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 67.93 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145 ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Venture Life Group PLC has continued to execute its previously announced share buyback programme, repurchasing 29,300 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.00 pence per share through Cavendish Capital Markets Limited. The shares...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Updates Market on Latest Share Buyback and Voting Rights
Positive
Mar 6, 2026
Venture Life Group has continued its share buyback programme by repurchasing 44,711 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 68.56 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company now has 128,860,...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Adjusts Voting Capital
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Venture Life Group plc, a UK-based consumer healthcare specialist, develops and commercialises self-care products that are typically pharmacist-recommended and distributed through retail and online channels across the UK, Ireland, the U.S. and int...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Adds to Treasury Stock Under Ongoing Share Buyback
Neutral
Mar 3, 2026
Venture Life Group, a UK-headquartered consumer healthcare company specialising in self-care and healthy longevity products sold through retail and e-commerce channels worldwide, offers a portfolio including Balance Activ, Earol, Lift, Glucogel an...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Updates Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure
Neutral
Mar 2, 2026
Venture Life Group has reported that as of 28 February 2026 it had an issued share capital of 128,860,145 ordinary shares of 0.3 pence each, of which 5,558,213 are held in treasury, leaving 123,301,932 ordinary shares carrying voting rights. The c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life tightens capital base with latest 100,000-share buyback
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 100,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 69.25 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Neutral
Feb 27, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 46,963 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 69.72 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the stock to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145 o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Venture Life Tightens Capital Base with Latest Share Buyback
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 46,613 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 69.87 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. The transaction, executed through Cavendish Capital Mark...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Neutral
Feb 25, 2026
Venture Life Group PLC has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 77,162 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 69.69 pence per share, with the transaction executed through Cavendish Capital Markets. The shares acquired...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Venture Life Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights Count
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Venture Life Group has repurchased 22,414 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 69.82 pence under its ongoing share buyback programme, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 128,860,145 ...
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Apr 09, 2026