Disappointed too and wish I'd topped up on GMG rather than VPG (and at least earned a div). Concerned too re VPG's gearing under current valuations (take nursery's point though) - as is Morningstar's analyst.
M/S's Aug 27 rec is to hold:
""Impact
* Full year well above expectation but concern remains over 46.3% balance sheet gearing * Focus for FY11 on seeking new mandates, raising third party equity for developments and reducing debt * Fair value may increase but stock remains high risk with no management guidance for FY11 earnings or distribution
Recommendation Impact (Last Updated: 27 Aug 2010)
Recommendation maintained as HOLD""
VPG Price at posting:
$1.66 Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held