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British Smaller Companies Vct Plc(BSV)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward32Low
Risk34Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 68% profit margin · 2.7% dividend yield · Revenue growing 224% YoY
BSV
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc | Financial Services
Structurally Challenged
Market Cap:310.85M
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Reward Rating
32
Low
Bottom 1% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
34
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 Plc?

British Smaller Companies VCT plc is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in early stage, mid and late venture, later stage, recapitalizations, growing capital-consuming businesses, acquisition funding and business development in mature, VCT qualifying and non-qualifying unquoted and quoted companies listed on alternative investment market and ISDX.

BSV · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

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

Based on 88% data coverage

BSV · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Balance sheet86/100

    Current ratio 42.30

Watchouts 3

  • Growth13/100

    Rev -29.0% CAGR · earnings -25.3%

  • Valuation18/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Cash flow29/100

    -26% free-cash-flow margin

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

What is British Smaller Companies Vct Plc?

British Smaller Companies VCT plc is a venture capital trust specializing in investments in early stage, mid and late venture, later stage, recapitalizations, growing capital-consuming businesses, acquisition funding and business development in mature, VCT qualifying and non-qualifying unquoted and quoted companies listed on alternative investment market and ISDX. It seeks to invest in firms that have business services, manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, software, Information Technology, telecommunications, retail and brands. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 310.85M, and a P/E ratio of 74.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Low (32)

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

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap310.85M
P/E Ratio74.5
Dividend Yield2.68%
52 Week High77.5
52 Week Low70
Last AnnualMarch
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding417M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.025
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websiteyfmep.com/growth_funds/british-smaller-com
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