Vp (CHIX:VPL) EV-to-OCF: 6.58 (As of Jul. 27, 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:VPL Vp PLC CHIX:VPL
63 GF Score
Price £4.84
GF Value £5.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Vp EV-to-OCF?

Vp CHIX:VPL +4.99% 63 EV-to-OCF is 6.58 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 6.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VPL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £5.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,090 Business Services companies, Vp ranks better than 52.75% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Vp's Enterprise Value is £404.2 Mil. Vp's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £61.4 Mil. Therefore, Vp's EV-to-OCF for today is 6.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Vp's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:VPl' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.43   Med: 6.33   Max: 10.56
Current: 6.58

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Vp was 10.56. The lowest was 4.43. And the median was 6.33.

CHIX:VPl's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than
52.75% of 1090 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 7.04 vs CHIX:VPl: 6.58

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-07-27), Vp's stock price is £4.84. Vp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.801. Therefore, Vp's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Vp  (CHIX:VPl) EV-to-OCF Explanation

EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Vp's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.84/-13.801
=At Loss

Vp's share price for today is £4.84.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-13.801.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Vp EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Vp EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vp's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Vp EV-to-OCF Chart

Vp Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF
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Vp Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.51 0.00 5.14 0.00 6.36

CHIX:VPL vs URI, SUNB, AER: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vp's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Vp EV-to-OCF vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vp's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vp's EV-to-OCF falls into.


CHIX:VPL
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Vp EV-to-OCF Calculation

Vp's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=404.218/61.404
=6.58

Vp's current Enterprise Value is £404.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Vp's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £61.4 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 6.58 mean?
Vp (CHIX:VPL) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.58 as of Jul. 27, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 6.33. Over the past decade, Vp's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.43 to 10.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #515 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Vp's EV-to-OCF too high?
Vp's current EV-to-OCF of 6.58 is near median its 10-year median of 6.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 10.56. The Business Services industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.04. Vp's value of 6.58 is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vp ranks #515 out of 1090 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vp has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vp's EV-to-OCF compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #515 out of 1090 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Vp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.04. Vp's value of 6.58 is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vp's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 4.43 to 10.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.33 vs. the industry median of 7.04, Vp has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Business Services company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Business Services companies is 7.04, based on 1,090 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vp's current EV-to-OCF of 6.58 is 6.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Business Services industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vp's current EV-to-OCF is 6.58, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vp (CHIX:VPL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £5.55, compared to a current price of £4.84 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.58, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.33 and 6.5% below the Business Services industry median of 7.04. Vp's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vp (CHIX:VPL), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.58 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Vp (CHIX:VPL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vp stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £4.84 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.55. GuruFocus considers Vp to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VPL:

  • EV-to-OCF: 6.58 (near median its 10-year median of 6.33)
  • GF Value™: £5.55 vs. price of £4.84 (12.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 6.5% below the Business Services median (#515 of 1090)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vp Business Description

Other Exchanges VP.:UK
Address Otley Road, Central House, Beckwith Knowle, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, GBR, HG3 1UD
Vp PLC provides the rental and sale of equipment and related services. The company operates under the divisions such as UK Forks, Groundforce, Airpac Bukom Oilfield Services, Hire Station, Torrent Trackside, TPA, and TR Group. It serves infrastructure, construction, housebuilding, and energy. The company's reportable segments are the two units, the United Kingdom which is the key revenue driver, and International.
63GF Score

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