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Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II (GROV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
04/01/2025: GROV (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-13.45%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
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AI Based Fundamental Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -86.28% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 04/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 54.85M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 81991 | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 1.19 - 1.95 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.19 - 1.95 | Updated Date 03/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.96 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-03-04 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual -0.3446 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -14.41% | Operating Margin (TTM) -13.31% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -8.42% | Return on Equity (TTM) -205.79% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 0.08 | Enterprise Value 86278266 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29 |
Enterprise Value 86278266 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.29 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.42 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.4 | Shares Outstanding 35483700 | Shares Floating 21660386 |
Shares Outstanding 35483700 | Shares Floating 21660386 | ||
Percent Insiders 35.87 | Percent Institutions 34.83 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 5 | Target Price 2.5 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II
Company Overview
History and Background
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II was a blank check company (SPAC) formed in 2020 by Virgin Group to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It did not complete an acquisition and subsequently liquidated.
Core Business Areas
Leadership and Structure
The company was led by members of the Virgin Group's investment team, including Evan Lovell as the CEO. Its board of directors provided oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
SPACs are shell companies that raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) for the purpose of acquiring an existing private company. The SPAC market in 2020 and 2021 experienced high levels of activity, followed by a decline.
Positioning
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II aimed to identify and acquire a promising company in a sector aligned with the Virgin Group's investment strategy. However, due to its liquidation without a deal, it failed to position itself in any specific industry.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
N/A - As the SPAC did not acquire a company, it has no TAM to evaluate. Its purpose was to acquire into an addressable market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong sponsor reputation (Virgin Group)
- Experienced management team
- Access to capital
Weaknesses
- No operating business
- Dependence on identifying a suitable target
- Risk of failing to complete an acquisition
Opportunities
- Acquiring a high-growth company at an attractive valuation
- Leveraging the Virgin Group's brand and network
- Creating value through operational improvements
Threats
- Increased competition for acquisition targets
- Unfavorable market conditions
- Regulatory changes
- Failure to find a suitable acquisition target
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
As a SPAC that liquidated, it did not establish a competitive landscape in any particular industry.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: N/A
Future Projections: N/A
Recent Initiatives: N/A - As a SPAC that liquidated, it did not have any recent initiatives.
Summary
Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II was a SPAC that ultimately failed to complete an acquisition and was liquidated. While it had the backing of a reputable brand like Virgin Group, it could not navigate the competitive SPAC market. Its inability to secure a merger partner demonstrates the high-risk nature of SPAC investments. The company had the advantage of the Virgin brand but faced the challenge of identifying a suitable target within a limited timeframe and competitive landscape. Investors received their capital back, indicating a failed venture despite the reputable sponsor.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
Data is based on publicly available information and may be subject to change. This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The company liquidated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Virgin Group Acquisition Corp II
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-05-13 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Jeff Yurcisin | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Household & Personal Products | Full time employees 339 | Website https://www.grove.co |
Full time employees 339 | Website https://www.grove.co | ||
Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. operates as a plastic neutral consumer products retailer in the United States. It offers household, personal care, beauty, and other consumer products through retail channels, third parties, direct-to-consumer platform, and mobile applications, as well as online store. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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