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British Smaller Companies Vct 2 Plc(BSC)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward31Low
Risk32Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 51% profit margin · 5.9% dividend yield · Revenue down 22% YoY
BSC
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
British Smaller Companies Vct 2 Plc | Financial Services
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:195.04M
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Reward Rating
31
Low
Bottom 1% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
32
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is British Smaller Companies Vct 2 Plc?

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc is a venture capital trust specializing in emerging growth, growth capital, acquisition funding, and development funding.

BSC · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

BSC stands out on volatility and balance sheet, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

BSC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Balance sheet92/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 3

  • Growth13/100

    Rev -8.1% CAGR · earnings -10.9%

  • Cash flow29/100

    -27% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability34/100

    87% net margin · 3% ROE

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is British Smaller Companies Vct 2 Plc?

British Smaller Companies VCT 2 plc is a venture capital trust specializing in emerging growth, growth capital, acquisition funding, and development funding. The fund invests in a range of securities which may include ordinary and preference shares and fixed income securities, such as corporate bonds and gilts in VCT qualifying and non-qualifying securities. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 195.04M, and a P/E ratio of 51.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Low (31)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap195.04M
P/E Ratio51
Dividend Yield5.88%
52 Week High52.5
52 Week Low48.5714
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding382M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.031
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websiteyfmep.com/growth_funds/british-smaller-com
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