Added to YB: 2025-11-14
Pitch date: 2025-11-10
VP.L [neutral]
Vp plc
-9.07%
current return
Author Info
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Company Info
Vp plc provides equipment rental and associated services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company engages in the rental of telescopic handlers for construction and housebuilding sites; rental of tools and specialist products to the industry and construction markets, as well as homeowners; and rental of safety, survey, communication, and test and measurement equipment.
Market Cap
GBP 232.0M
Pitch Price
GBP 5.28
Price Target
N/A
Dividend
6.63%
EV/EBITDA
3.28
P/E
-42.72
EV/Sales
1.17
Sector
Trading Companies and Distributors
Category
N/A
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VP.L (overvalued): Equipment hire co trading 15.6x P/E on £225M mcap vs £14M avg profit 2022-25 (no growth). Brandon Hire writedowns continue after £71M 2018 acquisition now worth £1.8M. 'Inline' FY26 guidance shows minimal improvement. Recurring restructuring costs mask true profitability. Rail CP7 delays & construction weakness risks. Overvalued at £5.60 vs fundamentals.
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