Vertu Motors Plc
Vertu Motors plc operates as an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. It sells new and used cars and motorcycles, vans, motability cars, electric vehicles, and commercial vehicles, as well as provides related aftersales services. The company operates chain of franchised dealerships offering sales, service, parts, and body shop facilities for new and used cars, and commercial vehicles under t… Read more
Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of August 2025: GBX363.97 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) has net assets worth GBX363.97 Million GBX as of August 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.54 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX1.18 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX363.97 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 23.64% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.04% |
| 5-Year Change | 7.73% |
| 10-Year Change | 35.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.17 |
Vertu Motors Plc - Net Assets Trend (2008–2025)
This chart illustrates how Vertu Motors Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Vertu Motors Plc (2008–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Vertu Motors Plc from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | GBX357.55 Million | +1.18% |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX353.37 Million | 0.00% |
| 2024-02-28 | GBX353.37 Million | +3.51% |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX341.38 Million | +2.86% |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX331.88 Million | +20.27% |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX275.94 Million | +4.77% |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX263.37 Million | 0.00% |
| 2020-02-28 | GBX263.37 Million | -4.80% |
| 2019-02-28 | GBX276.64 Million | +4.62% |
| 2018-02-28 | GBX264.42 Million | +7.30% |
| 2017-02-28 | GBX246.43 Million | +24.55% |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX197.86 Million | 0.00% |
| 2016-02-28 | GBX197.86 Million | +10.15% |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX179.63 Million | +9.95% |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX163.38 Million | +53.20% |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX106.64 Million | +6.14% |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX100.48 Million | 0.00% |
| 2012-02-28 | GBX100.48 Million | +3.05% |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX97.50 Million | +7.71% |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX90.52 Million | +58.26% |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX57.20 Million | -5.02% |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX60.23 Million | 0.00% |
| 2008-02-28 | GBX60.23 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vertu Motors Plc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 7638.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX186.97 Million | 52.29% |
| Common Stock | GBX33.01 Million | 9.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX17.44 Million | 4.88% |
| Other Components | GBX120.13 Million | 33.60% |
| Total Equity | GBX357.55 Million | 100.00% |
Vertu Motors Plc Competitors by Market Cap
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Vertu Motors Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 353,373,000 to 357,551,000, a change of 4,178,000 (1.2%).
- Net income of 18,103,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 7,954,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 8,784,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 46,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 11,254,999.
- Other factors decreased equity by 8,487,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX18.10 Million | +5.06% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX7.95 Million | -2.22% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX8.78 Million | -2.46% |
| Share Issuances | GBX46.00K | +0.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX11.25 Million | +3.15% |
| Other Changes | GBX-8.49 Million | -2.37% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 1.18% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Vertu Motors Plc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 60.02x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 81.66x to 60.02x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-28 | GBX0.74 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX0.74 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX0.55 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX0.53 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX0.49 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2012-02-28 | GBX0.50 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX0.50 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX0.53 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX0.54 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX0.52 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2016-02-28 | GBX0.57 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX0.57 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2017-02-28 | GBX0.62 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | GBX0.67 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | GBX0.72 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2020-02-28 | GBX0.70 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX0.70 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX0.74 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX0.88 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX0.94 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2024-02-28 | GBX0.98 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX0.98 | GBX60.50 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | GBX1.01 | GBX60.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Vertu Motors Plc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 5.06%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.38%
- • Asset Turnover: 3.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.42x
- Recent ROE (5.06%) is below the historical average (6.13%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.12% | 0.01% | 2.86x | 3.93x | GBX-5.95 Million |
| 2008 | 0.12% | 0.01% | 2.86x | 3.93x | GBX-5.95 Million |
| 2009 | 1.50% | 0.11% | 2.84x | 4.69x | GBX-4.86 Million |
| 2010 | 4.18% | 0.46% | 2.59x | 3.49x | GBX-5.27 Million |
| 2011 | 4.13% | 0.40% | 2.87x | 3.57x | GBX-5.73 Million |
| 2012 | 5.01% | 0.46% | 3.02x | 3.59x | GBX-5.01 Million |
| 2012 | 5.01% | 0.46% | 3.02x | 3.59x | GBX-5.01 Million |
| 2013 | 3.32% | 0.28% | 2.92x | 4.04x | GBX-7.13 Million |
| 2014 | 7.61% | 0.74% | 2.92x | 3.53x | GBX-3.91 Million |
| 2015 | 9.21% | 0.80% | 3.14x | 3.67x | GBX-1.42 Million |
| 2016 | 10.45% | 0.85% | 2.80x | 4.37x | GBX894.10K |
| 2016 | 10.45% | 0.85% | 2.80x | 4.37x | GBX894.10K |
| 2017 | 9.75% | 0.85% | 3.16x | 3.63x | GBX-622.90K |
| 2018 | 9.33% | 0.88% | 2.89x | 3.66x | GBX-1.76 Million |
| 2019 | 7.42% | 0.69% | 2.72x | 3.96x | GBX-7.13 Million |
| 2020 | 1.13% | 0.10% | 2.60x | 4.48x | GBX-23.35 Million |
| 2020 | 1.13% | 0.10% | 2.60x | 4.48x | GBX-23.35 Million |
| 2021 | 5.91% | 0.64% | 2.19x | 4.21x | GBX-11.28 Million |
| 2022 | 18.08% | 1.66% | 3.42x | 3.19x | GBX26.81 Million |
| 2023 | 7.48% | 0.64% | 2.90x | 4.05x | GBX-8.60 Million |
| 2024 | 7.28% | 0.54% | 3.19x | 4.19x | GBX-9.62 Million |
| 2024 | 7.28% | 0.54% | 3.19x | 4.19x | GBX-9.62 Million |
| 2025 | 5.06% | 0.38% | 3.02x | 4.42x | GBX-17.65 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Vertu Motors Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
- Average net assets among peers: $27,975,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.02%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) | GBX363.97 Million | 0.12% | 3.23x | $23.33K |
| Caffyns PLC (CFYN) | $27.98 Million | -2.02% | 2.39x | $1.33K |