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Virgin Money UK PLC (VMUK) is a leading banks—regional business based in the UK. It opened the day at 74.5p after a previous close of 76.04p. During the day the price has varied from a low of 72.56p to a high of 75.3p. The latest price was 72.72p (25 minute delay). Virgin Money UK is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and employs 9,667 staff. All prices are listed in pence sterling.
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- Can I buy shares in Virgin Money UK?
- Has coronavirus impacted Virgin Money UK shares?
- Virgin Money UK shares summary
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Is Virgin Money UK stock a buy or sell?
- Virgin Money UK performance over time
- Are Virgin Money UK shares over-valued?
- Virgin Money UK's financials
- How volatile are Virgin Money UK shares?
- Does Virgin Money UK pay a dividend?
- Other common questions
How has Coronavirus impacted Virgin Money UK's share price?
Since the stock market crash in March caused by coronavirus, Virgin Money UK's share price has had significant negative movement.
Its last market close was 87.12p, which is 52.07% down on its pre-crash value of 181.75p and 88.98% up on the lowest point reached during the March crash when the shares fell as low as 46.1p.
If you had bought £1,000 worth of Virgin Money UK shares at the start of February 2020, those shares would have been worth £322.49 at the bottom of the March crash, and if you held on to them, then as of the last market close they'd be worth £515.51.
Virgin Money UK share price
Use our graph to track the performance of VMUK stocks over time.Virgin Money UK shares at a glance
Information last updated 2020-09-29.
| Open | 74.5p |
|---|---|
| High | 75.3p |
| Low | 72.56p |
| Close | 72.72p |
| Previous close | 76.04p |
| Change | -3.32p |
| Change % | -4.366% |
| Volume | 1,753,956 |
Information last updated 2020-10-13.
| 52-week range | 46.1p - 198.7p |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | 84.6257p |
| 200-day moving average | 86.0155p |
| Dividend yield | 0.03p (1.82%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | N/A |
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Is it a good time to buy Virgin Money UK stock?
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Capital is at risk.
The technical analysis gauge below displays real-time ratings for the timeframes you select. This is not a recommendation, however. It represents a technical analysis based on the most popular technical indicators: Moving Averages, Oscillators and Pivots. Finder might not concur and takes no responsibility.
Virgin Money UK price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of 72.72p
| 1 week (2020-10-12) | -18.80% |
|---|---|
| 1 month (2020-09-18) | -14.75% |
| 3 months (2020-07-17) | -22.32% |
| 6 months (2020-04-17) | -4.42% |
| 1 year (2019-10-18) | -45.41% |
|---|---|
| 2 years (2018-10-19) | -73.26% |
| 3 years (2017-10-19) | -76.73% |
Is Virgin Money UK under- or over-valued?
Valuing Virgin Money UK stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Virgin Money UK's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
Virgin Money UK's PEG ratio
Virgin Money UK's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 12.3167. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Virgin Money UK's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
Virgin Money UK financials
| Revenue TTM | £1.2 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 8.74% |
| Gross profit TTM | £1.5 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | -0.23% |
| Return on equity TTM | -4.01% |
| Profit margin | -24.51% |
| Book value | 3.529p |
| Market capitalisation | £1.2 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
Virgin Money UK share dividends
We're not expecting Virgin Money UK to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. However, you can browse other dividend-paying shares in our guide.
Virgin Money UK share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, Virgin Money UK's shares have ranged in value from as little as 46.1p up to 198.7p. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while Virgin Money UK's is 2.1756. This would suggest that Virgin Money UK's shares are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.
Virgin Money UK overview
Virgin Money UK PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides various banking services for retail and business customers in the United Kingdom. It provides its services under the Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank, and B and Virgin Money brands through retail branches, lounges, business banking centers, direct and online channels, and brokers. The company was formerly known as CYBG PLC and changed its name to Virgin Money UK PLC in October 2019. Virgin Money UK PLC was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.
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