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Vp plc (GB:VP)
LSE:VP
VP Stock Chart & Stats
550.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
550.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range431.00 p - 666.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.52K
Average Volume (3M)22.50K
Market Cap
£173.82M
Enterprise Value395.44M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£24.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£246.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.5
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Jun 10, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield7.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.33
Shares Outstanding40,154,250
10 Day Avg. Volume7,413
30 Day Avg. Volume22,495
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.04
Price to Book (P/B)1.40
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio29.89
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)0.53
Revenue Forecast (FY)£363.75M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Revenue GrowthConsistent revenue increases and a 3.05% latest-year growth indicate stable end-market demand for rental services. That recurring top-line expansion supports longer-term utilization improvements, scale economics in fleet and maintenance, and predictable contractual cash flows over the next several quarters.
Strong Operational MarginsRelatively high gross and EBITDA margins reflect structural cost control and pricing power in the rental business, enabling durable operating profitability. These margins provide room to absorb higher maintenance or financing costs and support reinvestment, making operating performance more resilient over months.
Robust Cash Generation (operating)A high operating cash flow to net income ratio signals that core operations generate healthy cash versus accounting earnings, supporting dividends, routine capex and debt service. This cash conversion strength underpins financial flexibility and is a durable contributor to balance-sheet resilience if maintained.
Bears Say
Declining Free Cash FlowA marked decline in free cash flow reduces internal funding for dividends, fleet replacement and debt reduction. If the trend persists it can force external financing or capex deferral, weakening strategic optionality and increasing sensitivity to interest costs and cyclical demand over the coming quarters.
Moderate LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio around 1.44 and an equity ratio near 33% point to meaningful leverage. This raises the firm's fixed-charge burden and reduces downside protection, limiting financial flexibility for opportunistic investments or large fleet rebuilds and increasing refinancing risk during stress periods.
Low Net Profit MarginA sub-4% net margin leaves limited buffer against cost inflation, interest increases or utilization shocks. Low bottom-line conversion restricts retained earnings available for reinvestment or debt paydown and makes long-term dividend support and margin expansion more dependent on operational improvements or pricing power gains.
Vp News
VP FAQ
What was Vp plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Vp plc lowest share price was 431.00 p and its highest was 666.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Vp plc’s market cap?
Vp plc’s market cap is £173.82M.
When is Vp plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Vp plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 10, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Vp plc’s earnings last quarter?
Vp plc released its earnings results on Nov 27, 2025. The company reported 0.33 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.249 p by 0.081 p.
Is Vp plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Vp plc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Vp plc pay dividends?
Vp plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 11.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 7.52%. See more information on Vp plc dividends here
What is Vp plc’s EPS estimate?
Vp plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Vp plc have?
Vp plc has 40,154,250 shares outstanding.
What happened to Vp plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Vp plc reported an EPS of 0.33 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.249 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.818%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Vp plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:VP
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Vp Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Vp plc
Vp plc provides equipment rental and associated services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through UK Forks, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, MEP Hire, Torrent Trackside, Airpac Rentals, and TR Group businesses. The UK Forks business engages in the rental of telescopic handlers and tracked access platforms use for construction and housebuilding sites. The Brandon Hire Station business is involved in the rental of tools and specialist products to the industry and construction markets, as well as homeowners. The ESS business engages in the rental of safety, survey, communication, and test and measurement equipment. The Groundforce business rents excavation support systems and specialist products to the water, civil engineering, and construction industries. The TPA business provides portable roadways and temporary access solutions to customers in the transmission, construction, rail, and outdoor events markets. The MEP Hire business offers mechanical and electrical press fittings, and low level access platforms to the construction, fit out, mechanical, and electrical markets. The Torrent Trackside business supplies rail infrastructure portable plants and related trackside services to Network Rail and London Underground, as well as their appointed track renewal, maintenance, and project contractors. The Airpac Rentals business offers well test, pipeline testing, rig maintenance, and LNG and geothermal drilling services. The TR Group business rents test and measurement, communications, calibration, and audio visual solutions. The company was formerly known as Vibroplant plc and changed its name to Vp plc in 2000. Vp plc was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Harrogate, the United Kingdom. Vp plc is a subsidiary of Ackers P Investment Company Limited.
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