VP PLC ORD GBP0.05
Symbol: VP.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Brokers | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Consensus |
ConsensusStrong Buy |
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Forecasts
Year | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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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)
Date | Broker | Recommendation | Price | Old Target | New Target | Change |
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15th Apr 2025 | Berenberg Bank | Reiteration | 510p | 950p | 905p | Buy |
4th Oct 2024 | Berenberg Bank | Reiteration | 580p | 0p | 950p | Buy |
16th Apr 2024 | Berenberg Bank | Reiteration | 560p | 1040p | 950p | Buy |
28th Nov 2023 | Berenberg Bank | Reiteration | 615p | 0p | 1040p | Buy |
7th Jun 2023 | Berenberg Bank | Reiteration | 653p | 0p | 1040p | Buy |
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 |
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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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