Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- £0.10
- PE Ratio
- 5.64
- PEG Ratio
- 0.11
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- £9.57B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- £1.01B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- £176.17M
- Year Range
- £0.47 - £0.67
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of £10,000 in Vertu Motors PLC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Different Benchmark Currency
VTU.L is traded in GBp, while the ^GSPC benchmark is in USD. To make them comparable, the benchmark values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Returns By Period
Vertu Motors PLC (VTU.L) has returned -7.21% so far this year and 13.08% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VTU.L has returned 1.77% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.98% annually.
Vertu Motors PLC
- 1D
- -1.03%
- 1M
- -3.82%
- YTD
- -7.21%
- 6M
- -2.94%
- 1Y
- 13.08%
- 3Y*
- 2.27%
- 5Y*
- 11.11%
- 10Y*
- 1.77%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.61%
- 1M
- -3.22%
- YTD
- -2.82%
- 6M
- -0.72%
- 1Y
- 13.66%
- 3Y*
- 14.01%
- 5Y*
- 11.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.98%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 20, 2006, VTU.L's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +58.4%, while the worst month was Jul 2008 at -36.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, VTU.L closed higher 37% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 15, 2009 with a return of +21.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 7, 2023 at -22.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.80% | -4.29% | -3.82% | -7.21% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -10.15% | -1.88% | 1.54% | 17.20% | 4.84% | -0.48% | -4.57% | -1.82% | 1.68% | 3.47% | 1.76% | -0.65% | 9.08% |
| 2024 | -7.04% | -0.15% | 2.43% | 4.44% | 13.05% | -7.98% | -0.70% | 0.28% | -15.92% | 12.13% | -10.96% | -0.23% | -13.86% |
| 2023 | 9.81% | 2.87% | -1.97% | -3.51% | 6.24% | 18.91% | -1.96% | -0.29% | 7.02% | 1.74% | 12.24% | -15.76% | 35.85% |
| 2022 | -3.78% | -9.37% | 8.00% | -20.06% | 13.13% | -6.10% | 8.33% | -16.84% | -13.16% | 8.05% | 5.04% | 14.13% | -18.95% |
| 2021 | -4.24% | 24.37% | 3.05% | 12.10% | -4.19% | 6.21% | 1.30% | 15.38% | -6.30% | 21.34% | -0.65% | 13.93% | 110.60% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vertu Motors PLC has an annualized alpha of 7.48%, beta of 0.10, and R² of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 21, 2006.
- This stock participated in 44.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 24.81% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.10 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.00 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
- R² of 0.00 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 7.48%
- Beta
- 0.10
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 24.81%
- Downside Capture
- 44.05%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VTU.L ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vertu Motors PLC (VTU.L) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| VTU.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.46 | 0.73 | -0.27 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.85 | 1.14 | -0.30 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.18 | -0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.37 | 1.24 | +0.14 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.50 | 4.87 | -1.37 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore VTU.L risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Vertu Motors PLC provided a 3.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of £0.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.02 | £0.01 | £0.01 | £0.01 |
Dividend yield | 3.54% | 3.29% | 4.06% | 3.24% | 3.24% | 0.94% | 0.00% | 4.39% | 4.26% | 2.87% | 3.10% | 1.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vertu Motors PLC. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.02 |
| 2024 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.02 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.02 |
| 2023 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.02 |
| 2022 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.02 |
| 2021 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.01 | £0.01 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Vertu Motors PLC has a dividend yield of 3.54%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Vertu Motors PLC has a payout ratio of 40.59%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Vertu Motors PLC strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vertu Motors PLC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vertu Motors PLC was 90.15%, occurring on Dec 17, 2008. Recovery took 3654 trading sessions.
The current Vertu Motors PLC drawdown is 28.31%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -90.15% | Mar 2, 2007 | 387 | Dec 17, 2008 | 3654 | Sep 25, 2023 | 4041 |
| -40.08% | Nov 10, 2023 | 316 | Feb 10, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -8.13% | Sep 26, 2023 | 6 | Oct 3, 2023 | 7 | Oct 12, 2023 | 13 |
| -7.49% | Oct 18, 2023 | 9 | Oct 30, 2023 | 8 | Nov 9, 2023 | 17 |
| -5.16% | Jan 16, 2007 | 1 | Jan 16, 2007 | 1 | Jan 17, 2007 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Vertu Motors PLC over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Vertu Motors PLC is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for VTU.L, comparing it with other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, VTU.L has a P/E ratio of 5.6. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for VTU.L compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. VTU.L currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for VTU.L relative to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. Currently, VTU.L has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
Income Statement
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