Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Feb. 2026) — Near Median

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CHIX:VTUL Vertu Motors PLC CHIX:VTUL
42 GF Score
Price £0.83
GF Value £0.71
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Vertu Motors Profitability Rank?

Vertu Motors CHIX:VTUL -1.49% 42 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Feb. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VTUL with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.71 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Vertu Motors has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Vertu Motors's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.19%. As of today, Vertu Motors's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


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CHIX:VTUL vs CVNA, PAG, KMX: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Vertu Motors's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Vertu Motors Profitability Rank vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Vertu Motors's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Vertu Motors's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Vertu Motors Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Vertu Motors has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Vertu Motors's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=-4.52 / 2323.769
=-0.19 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Vertu Motors has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Vertu Motors PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.6%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Vertu Motors' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 7.00.
Is Vertu Motors' Profitability Rank too high?
Vertu Motors' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' Profitability Rank compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. Historically, Vertu Motors' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. Vertu Motors's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.71, compared to a current price of £0.83 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vertu Motors (CHIX:VTUL), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 £0.83 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.71. GuruFocus considers Vertu Motors to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:VTUL:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: £0.71 vs. price of £0.83 (16.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 9 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

Other Exchanges VTMTF:USAVTU:UKV2N:Germany
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.
42GF Score

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