VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — 33% Below Median

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What is VPC Specialty Lending Investments Profitability Rank?

VPC Specialty Lending Investments LSE:VSL +0.23% 30 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:VSL with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

VPC Specialty Lending Investments has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

VPC Specialty Lending Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. As of today, VPC Specialty Lending Investments's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


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LSE:VSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, VPC Specialty Lending Investments'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.


VPC Specialty Lending Investments Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, VPC Specialty Lending Investments's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where VPC Specialty Lending Investments's Profitability Rank falls into.


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VPC Specialty Lending Investments 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.

VPC Specialty Lending Investments has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

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.

VPC Specialty Lending Investments's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0 / -11.619
=0.00 %

* 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

VPC Specialty Lending Investments has an F-score of 6 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on VPC Specialty Lending Investments and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, VPC Specialty Lending Investments' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is VPC Specialty Lending Investments' Profitability Rank too high?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments' current Profitability Rank of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, VPC Specialty Lending Investments has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VPC Specialty Lending Investments' Profitability Rank compare to BLK and BX?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, VPC Specialty Lending Investments' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00 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 an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management 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 VPC Specialty Lending Investments and its competitors. VPC Specialty Lending Investments's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VPC Specialty Lending Investments stock overvalued right now?
VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL) has a current Profitability Rank of 2. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. VPC Specialty Lending Investments' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 VPC Specialty Lending Investments (LSE:VSL), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025. 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.

VPC Specialty Lending Investments Business Description

Address 29 Wellington Street, Central Square, Leeds, GBR, LS1 4DU
VPC Specialty Lending Investments PLC is an investment trust based in the United Kingdom that invests in asset-backed lending to emerging and established businesses to build long-term, sustainable income generation. It focuses on providing capital to vital segments of the economy that are underserved by the traditional banking industry, including small businesses, working capital products, consumer finance, and real estate, among others. It is managed by Victory Park Capital Advisors, LLC. The company invests across several portfolio companies, asset classes, geographies, and credit bands to create a diversified portfolio.
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