Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) ROC %: -0.67% (As of Feb. 2026)


STU:V2N Vertu Motors PLC STU:V2N
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Price €0.84
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What is Vertu Motors ROC %?

Vertu Motors STU:V2N -1.76% 61 ROC % is -0.67% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:V2N with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.80. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. Vertu Motors's annualized return on capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -0.67%.

As of today (2026-06-24), Vertu Motors's WACC % is 5.64%. Vertu Motors's ROC % is 4.33% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Vertu Motors earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Vertu Motors  (STU:V2N) ROC % Explanation

ROC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROIC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Vertu Motors's WACC % is 5.64%. Vertu Motors's ROC % is 4.33% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Vertu Motors earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital. It will destroy value as it grows.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Vertu Motors ROC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Vertu Motors's ROC % 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 ROC % Chart

Vertu Motors Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROC %
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Vertu Motors Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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Vertu Motors ROC % Calculation

Vertu Motors's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (A: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=47.324 * ( 1 - 27.76% )/( (859.491 + 819.505)/ 2 )
=34.1868576/839.498
=4.07 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Feb. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1901.631 - 1019.551 - ( 87.505 - max(0, 1177.662 - 1200.251+87.505))
=859.491

Invested Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1792.168 - 952.263 - ( 83.998 - max(0, 1101.74 - 1122.14+83.998))
=819.505

Vertu Motors's annualized Return on Capital (ROC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=-10.392 * ( 1 - 49.75% )/( (730.927 + 819.505)/ 2 )
=-5.22198/775.216
=-0.67 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1780.119 - 1026.379 - ( 67.634 - max(0, 1072.283 - 1095.096+67.634))
=730.927

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1792.168 - 952.263 - ( 83.998 - max(0, 1101.74 - 1122.14+83.998))
=819.505

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROC % →
What does a ROC % of -0.67% mean?
Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) has a ROC % of -0.67% as of Feb. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors.
Is Vertu Motors' ROC % too high?
Vertu Motors' current ROC % is -0.67%. Overall, Vertu Motors has a GF Score™ of 61/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertu Motors' ROC % compare to CVNA and PAG?
Vertu Motors' ROC % of -0.67% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median ROC % is 5.07. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median ROC % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 5.07, based on 1,316 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on Vertu Motors and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median ROC % is 5.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertu Motors's current ROC % is -0.67%. 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?
Vertu Motors (STU:V2N) has a current ROC % of -0.67%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.80, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is -0.67%. Vertu Motors' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Vertu Motors (STU:V2N), the current ROC % is -0.67% 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 (STU:V2N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertu Motors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.80.

Key valuation signals for STU:V2N:

  • ROC %: -0.67%
  • GF Value™: €0.80 vs. price of €0.84 (4.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:V2N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Vertu Motors Business Description

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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