About Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
Vertu Motors plc is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The principal activity of the Company is the sale of new cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles and used vehicles, together with related aftersales services. The Company is engaged in the provision of management services to all subsidiary statutory entities. The Company operates a chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sale, servicing, parts and bodyshop facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles. The Company also operates various franchise dealerships, such as Volvo, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar, and operates Honda dealerships in the United Kingdom. The Company operates approximately 120 franchised and over three non-franchised operations across England and Scotland. The Company's subsidiaries include Bristol Street First Investments Limited, Bristol Street Fourth Investments Limited, Vertu Motors (VMC) Limited and Grantham Motor Company Limited.
Industry, Sector and Symbol:
- Sector: Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services
- Industry: Auto Vehicles, Parts & Service Retailers
- Sub-Industry: N/A
- Symbol: LON:VTU
- CUSIP: N/A
- Web: www.vertumotors.com/
Capitalization:- Market Cap: £167.85 million
- Outstanding Shares: 394,937,000
Average Prices:- 50 Day Moving Avg: GBX 45.80
- 200 Day Moving Avg: GBX 45.81
- 52 Week Range: GBX 38.25 - GBX 52.31
P/E:- Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.99
- P/E Growth: 0.00
Sales & Book Value:- Annual Revenue: £2.81 billion
- Price / Sales: 0.06
- Book Value: GBX 0.67 per share
- Price / Book: 0.63
Profitability:- EBITDA: £41.89 million
- Net Margins: 1.36%
- Return on Equity: 15.32%
- Return on Assets: 4.36%
Misc:- Average Volume: 1.27 million shs.
Frequently Asked Questions for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
What is Vertu Motors Plc's stock symbol?
Vertu Motors Plc trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "VTU."
How often does Vertu Motors Plc pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Vertu Motors Plc?
Vertu Motors Plc declared a dividend on Wednesday, October 11th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 7th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.55 per share on Friday, January 19th. This represents a yield of 1.23%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, December 7th. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View Vertu Motors Plc's Dividend History.
Where is Vertu Motors Plc's stock going? Where will Vertu Motors Plc's stock price be in 2017?
2 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Vertu Motors Plc's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 60 to GBX 75. On average, they expect Vertu Motors Plc's share price to reach GBX 67.50 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Vertu Motors Plc.
Who are some of Vertu Motors Plc's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Vertu Motors Plc include Frontier Developments PLC (FDEV), QuinStreet (QNST), West Marine (WMAR), Yatra Online (YTRA), XLMedia PLC (XLM), Telford Homes plc (TEF), Quixant PLC (QXT), Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (NFC), Hollywood Bowl Group PLC (BOWL), Saga Communications (SGA), GYM Group PLC (GYM), Taptica International Ltd (TAP), Joules Group PLC (JOUL), Huntsworth plc (HNT), Eurocell PLC (ECEL), M&C Saatchi Plc (SAA), Millennial Media (MM) and Netshoes (CAYMAN) Ltd (NETS).
Who are Vertu Motors Plc's key executives?
Vertu Motors Plc's management team includes the folowing people:
- Robert T. Forrester, Chief Executive, Executive Director
- Michael Sherwin, Finance Director, Executive Director
- Karen Anderson, Company Secretary
- Peter Jones, Non-Executive Chairman of the Board
- Kenneth Lever, Non-Executive Director
- Pauline Ann Best, Non-Executive Independent Director
- Nigel C. Stead, Non-Executive Independent Director
- William M. Teasdale, Senior Non-Executive Independent Director
How do I buy Vertu Motors Plc stock?
Shares of Vertu Motors Plc and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
What is Vertu Motors Plc's stock price today?
One share of Vertu Motors Plc stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 42.50.
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Earnings History for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)
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Earnings Estimates for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $6.15 EPS
Dividend History by Quarter for Vertu Motors Plc (LON VTU)| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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| 10/11/2017 | | GBX 0.55 | 1.23% | 12/7/2017 | 12/7/2017 | 1/19/2018 |
| 5/10/2017 | | GBX 0.90 | 1.9% | 6/29/2017 | 6/29/2017 | 7/31/2017 |
| 10/12/2016 | | €0.50 | 1.1% | 12/22/2016 | 12/22/2016 | 1/20/2017 |
| 5/11/2016 | | €0.85 | 1.47% | 6/23/2016 | 6/23/2016 | 7/26/2016 |
| 10/14/2015 | | €0.45 | 0.66% | 12/24/2015 | 12/24/2015 | 1/22/2016 |
| 5/13/2015 | | €0.70 | 1.17% | 6/25/2015 | 6/25/2015 | 7/28/2015 |
| 10/15/2014 | | €0.35 | 0.6% | 12/29/2014 | 12/29/2014 | 1/23/2015 |
| 5/7/2014 | | €0.50 | 0.81% | 6/25/2014 | 6/25/2014 | 7/29/2014 |
| 10/16/2013 | | €0.30 | 0.51% | 12/23/2013 | 12/23/2013 | 1/24/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)Insider Trades by Quarter for Vertu Motors Plc (LON:VTU)| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Details |
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| 8/7/2017 | Ian Harrison | Insider | Buy | 4,260 | GBX 42 | £1,789.20 | |
| 8/2/2017 | Chris Taylor | Insider | Buy | 11,444 | GBX 43 | £4,920.92 | |
| 9/5/2016 | Rich,Mike | Insider | Sell | 25,235 | GBX 50 | £12,617.50 | |
| 8/4/2016 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 3,832 | GBX 47 | £1,801.04 | |
| 6/30/2016 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 11 | GBX 42 | GBX 462 | |
| 6/27/2016 | Forrester,Robert | Insider | Buy | 11,215 | GBX 45 | £5,046.75 | |
| 6/14/2016 | Forrester,Robert | Insider | Buy | 54,700 | GBX 53 | £28,991 | |
| 5/11/2016 | Lever,Ken | Insider | Buy | 40,800 | GBX 61 | £24,888 | |
| 8/10/2015 | Sherwin,Michael | Insider | Buy | 2,769 | GBX 65 | £1,799.85 | |
| 5/13/2015 | Peter Jones | Insider | Buy | 125,000 | GBX 58.80 | £73,500 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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