Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Other Operating Expense: £498 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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CHIX:VTUL Vertu Motors PLC CHIX:VTUL
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Price £0.75
GF Value £0.71
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What is Vertu Motors Other Operating Expense?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL +1.21% 42 Other Operating Expense is £498 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Vertu Motors's Other Operating Expense for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £282 Mil. Its Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £498 Mil.

Vertu Motors's quarterly Other Operating Expense declined from Feb. 2025 (£264 Mil) to Aug. 2025 (£216 Mil) but then increased from Aug. 2025 (£216 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (£282 Mil).

Vertu Motors's annual Other Operating Expense increased from Feb. 2024 (£461 Mil) to Feb. 2025 (£482 Mil) and increased from Feb. 2025 (£482 Mil) to Feb. 2026 (£498 Mil).

Vertu Motors Other Operating Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors's Other Operating Expense 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.

Vertu Motors Other Operating Expense Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Other Operating Expense
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
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Vertu Motors Other Operating Expense Calculation

GuruFocus uses a standardized financial statement format for all companies. For non-financial companies, GuruFocus lists Selling, General, & Admin. Expense, , Research & Development, and Other Operating Expense under the "Total Operating Expense" section.

Other Operating Expense sometimes includes:
Restructuring, and merger
Acquisition related and other
Litigation settlement charge
Other (too numerous to list)

Some companies can and do choose to report each of these items separately. Yet, there are a variety of Other Operating Expense which are simply too numerous to list.

Other Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £498 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.

What does a Other Operating Expense of £498 Mil mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a Other Operating Expense of £498 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors.
Is Vertu Motors' Other Operating Expense too high?
Vertu Motors' current Other Operating Expense is £498 Mil. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Other Operating Expense compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' Other Operating Expense of £498 Mil can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Other Operating Expense for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Other Operating Expense depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Other Operating Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Other Operating Expense mean?
A high Other Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Other operating expenses that a company records on its income statement. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. Vertu Motors's current Other Operating Expense is £498 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertu Motors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.75 — trading 5.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Other Operating Expense is £498 Mil. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Other Operating Expense calculated?
Other Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current Other Operating Expense is £498 Mil as of Feb. 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 Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.75 is trading 5.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • Other Operating Expense: £498 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.75 (5.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Vertu Motors Business Description

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Address Vertu House, 5th Avenue Business Park, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, GBR, NE11 0XA
Vertu Motors PLC is an automotive retailer in the United Kingdom. The business activity of the group includes selling new cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and used vehicles, together with after-sale services. It operates through various franchise dealerships, such as Volkswagen, Land Rover, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Kia, Toyota, and many others. The company generates maximum revenue from used cars.
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