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    Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) Rebounds Following UK Jobs Data With Valuation Back In Focus

    Simply Wall St·10/22/2026 04:56:59
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    Vistry Group (LSE:VTY) moved back into focus after UK labour market data showed a dip in unemployment and steady wage growth, which lifted sentiment toward housebuilders and drew fresh attention to the stock’s depressed valuation.

    That sector tailwind has arrived after a tough stretch, with Vistry Group’s share price down about 62% year to date and the 1 year total shareholder return falling roughly 64%. Yet the recent 7 day share price return of 7.5% hints at improving momentum as investors reassess the homebuilder’s low P/S valuation and changing risk perceptions.

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    Vistry Group still appears to be a sizeable UK housebuilder, yet the share price and 0.2x P/S ratio suggest a very different story. After this latest bounce, is that gap between the business and its valuation still wide enough?

    Most Popular Narrative: 15% Undervalued

    Against a last close of £2.44, the most followed narrative pegs Vistry Group’s fair value at £2.88, which implies meaningful upside if those assumptions hold and the discounted cash flow work using an 11.82% rate proves accurate.

    The company's new Partnerships strategy is aligned with the government's increased focus and funding for affordable housing, which should lead to increased revenue and profitability from Partner Funded activities. The recent injection of £2 billion into the affordable housing market by the government provides a strong catalyst for growth in Partner Funded projects, potentially boosting future revenue.

    See why 37 investors see Vistry Group as 15% undervalued.

    Result: Fair Value of £2.88 (UNDERVALUED)

    Still, high net debt combined with ongoing building safety costs could pressure cash flow and weaken the bullish Vistry Group recovery narrative if conditions remain challenging.

    Find out about the key risks to this Vistry Group narrative.

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