Vp (VP) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: £176.19M
• Dividend Yield: 7.52%
• Average Volume (3M): 22.50K
• Price to Earnings (P/E): 7.5
• Beta (1Y): 0.45
• Revenue Growth: 1.52%
• EPS Growth: N/A
• Country: UK
• Employees: 2,522
• Sector: Industrials
• Sector Strength: 72
• Industry: Rental & Leasing Services
• EPS (TTM): 0.33
• Shares Outstanding: 40,154,250
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 7,413
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 22,495
• PEG Ratio: -0.04
• Price to Book (P/B): 1.40
• Price to Sales (P/S): 0.56
• P/FCF Ratio: 29.89
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: N/A
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: N/A
• 1Y Price Target: N/A
• Price Target Upside: N/A
• Rating Consensus: N/A
• Number of Analyst Covering: 0
• EPS Forecast (FY): 0.63
• Revenue Forecast (FY): £364.34M

• Rating: 57 Neutral
• Price Target: 451.00 p ▼(-18.00% Downside)
• Action: Downgraded Date: 03/24/26
• Date: Action: Downgraded 03/24/26

The score is driven primarily by improving but still inconsistent financial performance: profitability recovered in 2025 and operating cash flow is solid, but leverage is elevated and free cash flow remains thin and volatile. Technicals are a major drag, with the stock below key moving averages and negative momentum indicators. Valuation provides meaningful support via a low P/E and high dividend yield.

Positive Factors

Profitability rebound

The 2025 swing to positive net margin (~3.8%) and higher EBIT margin (~8.5%) indicates the company regained operating control and pricing or cost discipline. Durable margin recovery supports sustainable earnings, improves debt coverage and funds strategic reinvestment if maintained across cycles.

Negative Factors

Elevated leverage

Debt-to-equity around 1.44 materially reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises sensitivity to earnings shocks. Elevated leverage increases interest costs and refinancing risk, constraining strategic options and amplifying downside if operating performance reverts or capital markets tighten.

Vp Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

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. Th...

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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. Th...

Vp Financial Statement Overview

Breakdown	TTM	Mar 2024	Mar 2023	Mar 2022	Mar 2021	Mar 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	375.86M	379.96M	368.69M	371.52M	350.92M	308.00M
Gross Profit	88.53M	92.12M	92.99M	87.34M	86.97M	48.11M
EBITDA	94.54M	101.04M	105.22M	106.95M	108.39M	74.53M
Net Income	7.98M	14.45M	-5.29M	23.01M	25.54M	-4.60M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	483.02M	455.22M	439.96M	469.37M	464.47M	444.39M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	24.88M	12.67M	6.06M	11.14M	13.62M	15.92M
Total Debt	246.50M	216.59M	193.24M	204.03M	201.86M	194.71M
Total Liabilities	334.73M	304.82M	286.94M	294.44M	297.88M	291.27M
Stockholders Equity	148.30M	150.40M	153.02M	174.93M	166.59M	153.09M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	8.34M	7.07M	17.31M	3.00M	8.03M	58.33M
Operating Cash Flow	81.31M	80.74M	89.64M	66.31M	76.71M	104.92M
Investing Cash Flow	-60.85M	-59.87M	-47.06M	-38.46M	-53.55M	-29.05M
Financing Cash Flow	-18.95M	-13.88M	-47.63M	-30.49M	-25.49M	-73.86M

Vp Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Negative
• Last Price: 550.00
• 50DMA: Negative
• 100DMA: Negative
• 200DMA: Negative
• MACD: Negative
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:VP, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 550 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 444.08, above the 50-day MA of 484.75, and above the 200-day MA of 542.46, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -11.39 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 46.17 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 56.46 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:VP.

Vp Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
ASY	70 Outperform	£194.22M	7.49	36.50%	5.18%	-3.57%	-0.80%
Sector *	63 Neutral	$10.79B	15.43	7.44%	2.01%	2.89%	-14.66%
VP	57 Neutral	£176.19M	7.51	5.34%	7.52%	1.52%	―
67GX	50 Neutral	£878.78M	―	―	714.29%	―	―
SDY	46 Neutral	£89.10M	-2.27	-7.68%	8.43%	0.38%	-273.53%
PRO	42 Neutral	£37.73M	-1.79	-89.16%	―	―	―