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Vertu Motors PLC (VTU.L)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

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

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Vertu Motors PLC

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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S&P 500 Index

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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.80%-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%
20239.81%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
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.


VTU.L Risk / Return Rank: 5959
Overall Rank
VTU.L Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5757
Sharpe Ratio Rank
VTU.L Sortino Ratio Rank: 5050
Sortino Ratio Rank
VTU.L Omega Ratio Rank: 4949
Omega Ratio Rank
VTU.L Calmar Ratio Rank: 6969
Calmar Ratio Rank
VTU.L Martin Ratio Rank: 6969
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

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.LBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.46

0.73

-0.27

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.85

1.14

-0.30

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.18

-0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.37

1.24

+0.14

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

3.50

4.87

-1.37

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.


0.00%1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%£0.00£0.01£0.01£0.02£0.0220152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
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, 2007387Dec 17, 20083654Sep 25, 20234041
-40.08%Nov 10, 2023316Feb 10, 2025
-8.13%Sep 26, 20236Oct 3, 20237Oct 12, 202313
-7.49%Oct 18, 20239Oct 30, 20238Nov 9, 202317
-5.16%Jan 16, 20071Jan 16, 20071Jan 17, 20072

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items