Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) Stock Analysis
Verdict: HOLD
Xavier Niel’s 15% stake entry triggers a speculative floor, but high debt and negative net margins require rigorous operational execution.
Investment score: 62/100
Analysis as of
Is Vodafone Group PLC stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
Strategic stake shift outweighs poor earnings headline; watch for deleveraging.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 85/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 40/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 75/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 80/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 90/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 45/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
Vodafone Group PLC opportunities and risks
What speaks for VOD
- Activist Catalyst via Xavier Niel
What speaks against VOD
- Debt Service and Leverage Rigidity
Peers and competitors
- VOD.L
- AAF.L
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VOD | n/a | 0.8x | 4.9x | 31.5% | -1.0% | 27.5% |
| VOD.L | n/a | 0.8x | 4.9x | 31.5% | -1.0% | 27.5% |
| AAF.L | 24.0x | 2.5x | 6.2x | 61.6% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Peer median | n/a | 1.7x | 5.5x | 46.5% | 4.8% | 20.0% |
Frequently asked questions about Vodafone Group PLC (VOD)
Is VOD stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates Vodafone Group PLC as HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Strategic stake shift outweighs poor earnings headline; watch for deleveraging. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is VOD stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for VOD is HOLD with an investment score of 62/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.