VpCHIX:VPL +0.42%63 Gross Margin % is 20.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 23.36. 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 1,007 Business Services companies, Vp ranks worse than 70.51% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vp's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £34.8 Mil. Vp's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £169.9 Mil. Therefore, Vp's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.51%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vp's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VPl'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.62 Med: 23.36 Max: 26.91
Current: 22.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vp was 26.91%. The lowest was 15.62%. And the median was 23.36%.
CHIX:VPl's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 70.51% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs CHIX:VPl: 22.95
Vp had a gross margin of 20.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vp was 5.20% per year.
Vp (CHIX:VPl) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Vp had a gross margin of 20.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Vp Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vp Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vp's Gross Margin % 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.
CHIX:VPL vs URI, SUNB, AER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Vp's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Vp's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vp's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Vp (CHIX:VPL) has a Gross Margin % of 20.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vp and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 23.36. Over the past decade, Vp's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.62 to 26.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #710 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Vp's Gross Margin % too high?
Vp's current Gross Margin % of 20.51% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 23.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.62 to a high of 26.91. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Vp's value of 20.51% is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vp ranks #710 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below 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 Gross Margin % compare to URI and SUNB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Vp ranks #710 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Vp's value of 20.51% is 40.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Vp's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.62 to 26.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.36 vs. the industry median of 34.46, 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 Gross Margin % for a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Vp's current Gross Margin % of 20.51% is 40.5% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vp and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vp's current Gross Margin % is 20.51%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 23.36. 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 £4.81 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.51%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 23.36 and 40.5% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vp (CHIX:VPL), the current Gross Margin % is 20.51% as of Mar. 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 £4.81 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £5.55.
GuruFocus considers Vp to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VPL:
Gross Margin %: 20.51% (12% below median its 10-year median of 23.36)
GF Value™: £5.55 vs. price of £4.81 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Business Services median (#710 of 1007)
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 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.
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