Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Vertu Motors plc is a leading automotive retail group with significant operations throughout the United Kingdom. The company's primary activities include the sale of new and pre-owned cars, motorcycles, Motability vehicles, and commercial vehicles, alongside comprehensive aftersales services. It manages 150 franchised dealerships, operating under the well-known brands of Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, and Vertu Motors, which offer a complete range of services including sales, servicing, parts, and bodyshop facilities for both new and used vehicles. Vertu Motors' extensive brand portfolio features a diverse selection of manufacturers, such as Audi, BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, MINI, smart, Toyota, Volkswagen, Citroen, CUPRA, Dacia, DS, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, MG, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, SKÖDA, and Vauxhall. Additionally, the company acts as a trustee for pension schemes and provides various vehicle financing and insurance products. Its business interests further extend to online retailing of vans and parts, as well as online advertising. The company's operational footprint covers 160 sales and aftersales outlets across 121 unique locations. Vertu Motors plc was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Gateshead, United Kingdom.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is underpriced compared to similar stocks. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, undervalued on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of VTU.L is 95.0 and suggests 12.8% upside potential. Usually, this means a HOLD recommendation among investment firms. This neutral recommendati