Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) - Net Assets

Latest as of August 2025: GBX363.97 Million GBX ≈ $44.28K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) has net assets worth GBX363.97 Million GBX (≈ $44.28K USD) 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 ≈ $187.34K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.18 Billion ≈ $143.06K USD). 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. Read Vertu Motors Plc total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.

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. Also explore VTU current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

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. For live valuation and market cap data, see Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-02-28 GBX357.55 Million
≈ $43.50K		 +1.18%
2024-02-29 GBX353.37 Million
≈ $43.00K		 0.00%
2024-02-28 GBX353.37 Million
≈ $43.00K		 +3.51%
2023-02-28 GBX341.38 Million
≈ $41.54K		 +2.86%
2022-02-28 GBX331.88 Million
≈ $40.38K		 +20.27%
2021-02-28 GBX275.94 Million
≈ $33.57K		 +4.77%
2020-02-29 GBX263.37 Million
≈ $32.04K		 0.00%
2020-02-28 GBX263.37 Million
≈ $32.04K		 -4.80%
2019-02-28 GBX276.64 Million
≈ $33.66K		 +4.62%
2018-02-28 GBX264.42 Million
≈ $32.17K		 +7.30%
2017-02-28 GBX246.43 Million
≈ $29.98K		 +24.55%
2016-02-29 GBX197.86 Million
≈ $24.07K		 0.00%
2016-02-28 GBX197.86 Million
≈ $24.07K		 +10.15%
2015-02-28 GBX179.63 Million
≈ $21.86K		 +9.95%
2014-02-28 GBX163.38 Million
≈ $19.88K		 +53.20%
2013-02-28 GBX106.64 Million
≈ $12.98K		 +6.14%
2012-02-29 GBX100.48 Million
≈ $12.23K		 0.00%
2012-02-28 GBX100.48 Million
≈ $12.23K		 +3.05%
2011-02-28 GBX97.50 Million
≈ $11.86K		 +7.71%
2010-02-28 GBX90.52 Million
≈ $11.01K		 +58.26%
2009-02-28 GBX57.20 Million
≈ $6.96K		 -5.02%
2008-02-29 GBX60.23 Million
≈ $7.33K		 0.00%
2008-02-28 GBX60.23 Million
≈ $7.33K		 --

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

The table below lists competitors of Vertu Motors Plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
HELIUM ONE GLOBAL LTD.
F:9K3
 $2.44 Million
Palatin Technologies Inc
NYSE MKT:PTN
 $2.45 Million
Infinitum Copper Corp
V:INFI
 $2.45 Million
MOBILUM TECHNOLOGIES INC.
F:C0B
 $2.45 Million
Playgon Games Inc
V:DEAL
 $2.43 Million
GENERIC GOLD CORP.
F:1WD
 $2.43 Million
Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd
TA:FRSX
 $2.43 Million
Netmedia Group S.A.
PA:ALNMG
 $2.43 Million

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: 64.29x
  • 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 87.47x to 64.29x 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 GBX64.80 x
2008-02-29 GBX0.74 GBX64.80 x
2009-02-28 GBX0.55 GBX64.80 x
2010-02-28 GBX0.53 GBX64.80 x
2011-02-28 GBX0.49 GBX64.80 x
2012-02-28 GBX0.50 GBX64.80 x
2012-02-29 GBX0.50 GBX64.80 x
2013-02-28 GBX0.53 GBX64.80 x
2014-02-28 GBX0.54 GBX64.80 x
2015-02-28 GBX0.52 GBX64.80 x
2016-02-28 GBX0.57 GBX64.80 x
2016-02-29 GBX0.57 GBX64.80 x
2017-02-28 GBX0.62 GBX64.80 x
2018-02-28 GBX0.67 GBX64.80 x
2019-02-28 GBX0.72 GBX64.80 x
2020-02-28 GBX0.70 GBX64.80 x
2020-02-29 GBX0.70 GBX64.80 x
2021-02-28 GBX0.74 GBX64.80 x
2022-02-28 GBX0.88 GBX64.80 x
2023-02-28 GBX0.94 GBX64.80 x
2024-02-28 GBX0.98 GBX64.80 x
2024-02-29 GBX0.98 GBX64.80 x
2025-02-28 GBX1.01 GBX64.80 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: $135,271,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.37%

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 $2.44 Million
Caffyns PLC (CFYN) $25.38 Million 2.98% 1.58x $132.71K
Inchcape PLC (INCH) $353.53 Million 1.23% 2.27x $36.61 Million
Motorpoint Group PLC (MOTR) $26.90 Million 11.90% 8.00x $1.25 Million

About Vertu Motors Plc

LSE:VTU UK Auto & Truck Dealerships
Market Cap
$2.44 Million
GBX20.04 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#29477 Global
#635 in UK
Share Price
GBX64.80
Change (1 day)
+0.31%
52-Week Range
GBX57.90 - GBX66.00
All Time High
GBX84.66
Categories
Companies in UK Auto & Truck Dealerships
About

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