VP PLC ORD GBP0.05

Symbol: VP.

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Overview

Core Data
Latest Dividend Information

Ex-Dividend Date Unknown
Pay Date Unknown
Total Dividends - Year to Date0
Dividend Yield (%)0

Historical Data & Ratios

Avg Volume Over 10 Days0.0485
Market Cap (M)240.1224
Price/Earnings (PE)0
Earnings Per Share0
Revenue Per Share9.3410
Return on Equity %-3.2267

1 Month Performance Chart

One Month Chart

Broker View
Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

ActionBrokers

Strong Buy2

Buy1

Neutral0

Sell0

Strong Sell0

Brokers 2 1 0 0 0
Consensus

ConsensusStrong Buy

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Cost and Charges Information

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Annual charges

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Our annual fee

Our annual fee

Includes our platform fee at 0.30% per annum (excluding Charles Stanley Multi Asset Funds and anycash held). The min fee is £60, the max is £600 per annum, plus SIPP administration fee (if applicable, only charged if < £30,000 held) – see here
0.30%
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      Company

      Business Summary

      Vp plc is a United Kingdom-based company that is engaged in the specialist equipment rental business providing equipment, people, services and support for specialist projects. Its businesses include Groundforce, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, MEP Hire, Torrent Trackside, TPA, UK Forks, Airpac Rentals and TR Group. Groundforce provides excavation support systems to the water, civil engineering and construction industries with operations in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe. Brandon Hire Station provides tools and associated products to industry, construction and homeowners. ESS is a specialist provider of safety, survey, communications and test and measurement equipment rental in the United Kingdom. MEP Hire provides mechanical and electrical press fittings and low-level access platforms to the construction, fit out, mechanical and electrical markets. Torrent Trackside are specialist suppliers of rail infrastructure portable plant and trackside services.

      Financial Summary

      BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2024, Vp plc revenues increased 1% to £192.5M. Net income decreased 1% to £14.3M. Revenues reflect International segment increase of 52% to £29.8M, International segment increase of 52% to £29.8M. Net income was offset by UK segment income decrease of 12% to £21.4M, United Kingdom segment income decrease of 12% to £21.4M. Dividend per share remained flat at £0.12.

      Financials


      Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/03/2024

      31/03/2023

      31/03/2022

      31/03/2021

      31/03/2020

      31/03/2019

      Total Revenue 368.69 371.52 350.92 308.00 362.93 382.83
      Gross profit 92.99 87.34 89.04 48.11 70.18 87.29
      Operating Profit/Loss 12.48 39.28 43.00 5.48 37.21 38.32
      Profit Before Tax 2.85 30.71 35.64 -2.27 28.37 33.58
      Profit After Tax -5.29 23.01 25.54 -4.60 18.59 25.82
      Equity Holders of Parent Company -5.29 23.01 25.54 -4.60 18.59 25.82
      Minority Interest NIL 0.03 0.03 0.03 NIL NIL


      Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).

      Year Ending

      31/03/2024

      31/03/2023

      31/03/2022

      31/03/2021

      31/03/2020

      31/03/2019

      Total Non-Current Assets 346.01 367.07 366.84 353.76 393.61 341.05
      Total Current Assets 93.94 102.30 97.63 90.62 114.43 117.29
      Total Assets 439.96 469.37 464.47 444.39 508.05 458.34
      Total Liabilities 286.94 294.42 297.86 291.27 338.15 289.48
      Total Net Assets 153.02 174.96 166.61 153.12 169.89 168.86
      Shareholders Funds 153.02 174.93 166.59 153.09 169.89 168.86
      Minority Interests NIL 0.03 0.03 0.03 NIL NIL
      Total Equity 153.02 174.96 166.61 153.12 169.89 168.86

      Outlook

      Broker View
      Data shown is based on the past 75 days of broker views.

      ActionBrokers

      Strong Buy2

      Buy1

      Neutral0

      Sell0

      Strong Sell0

      Brokers 2 1 0 0 0
      Consensus

      ConsensusStrong Buy

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      Forecasts

      Year 2025 2026 2027
      Revenue £372.73mn £387.80mn £405.25mn
      Pre-tax-Profit £46.70mn £48.23mn £52.80mn
      EPS £0.69p £0.72p £0.83p
      EPS Growth -7.84% 4.16% 15.25%
      P/E 8.7 8.36 7.25
      PEG Ratio -1.11 2.01 0.48
      Dividend 39.33p 40.33p 43.00p
      Yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%

      Upgrades & Downgrades (Latest)

      DateBrokerRecommendationPriceOld TargetNew TargetChange
      15th Apr 2025Berenberg BankReiteration510p950p905pBuy
      4th Oct 2024Berenberg BankReiteration580p0p950pBuy
      16th Apr 2024Berenberg BankReiteration560p1040p950pBuy
      28th Nov 2023Berenberg BankReiteration615p0p1040pBuy
      7th Jun 2023Berenberg BankReiteration653p0p1040pBuy

      Time & Sales

      All prices are in GBX and times are in GMT. Last 20 trades shown. Trade type is estimated and should be treated as indicative only.

      Date Time Price Volume Type
      14 May 2025 16:35 590 1 Sell
      14 May 2025 16:29 590 3 Sell
      14 May 2025 16:29 590 0 Sell
      14 May 2025 16:29 608 36 Buy
      14 May 2025 16:29 590 1 Sell
      14 May 2025 14:06 602.6 41 Buy
      14 May 2025 13:50 602.6 90 Buy
      14 May 2025 13:34 608 8 Buy
      14 May 2025 13:34 608 8 Buy
      14 May 2025 13:34 608 34 Buy
      14 May 2025 12:56 606.2 2,583 Buy
      14 May 2025 12:56 602.6 250 Buy
      14 May 2025 12:42 595 200 Sell
      14 May 2025 12:29 602.6 493 Buy
      14 May 2025 12:24 599.519 195 Buy
      14 May 2025 11:28 608 80 Buy
      14 May 2025 11:28 608 13 Buy
      14 May 2025 10:50 608 116 Buy
      14 May 2025 10:37 600.5 317 Buy
      14 May 2025 10:17 591 24 Buy

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