Crown Place VCT PLC(CRWN)
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28Reward
41Risk
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Thin -54% profit margin · 5.7% dividend yield · Revenue down 84% YoY
CRWN
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Crown Place VCT PLC | Financial Services
Structurally Challenged
Market Cap:167.75M
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Reward Rating
28
Low
Bottom 1% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
41
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 Crown Place VCT PLC?

Albion Crown VCT PLC is a Venture Capital Trust specializes in early stage and growth stage investments. it prefer to invest in pubs, health and fitness clubs, cinemas, business services, healthcare technology, information technology, fintech and environmental sectors. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 167.75M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Low (28)

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

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap167.75M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield5.69%
52 Week High29.0109
52 Week Low27
Last AnnualJune
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding425M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta-0.035
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendDecelerating
  • Profitability TrendDeteriorating
  • Balance Sheet StrengthStrong
  • Cash GenerationWeak

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Growth
  • Revenue remains 83.8% below the prior peak from 2021.
Profitability
  • Free cash flow has been negative for 13 consecutive years.
  • Operating margin is 136.0pp below its recent average.
  • Dividends exceeded free cash flow in the latest year.
Balance Sheet
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2024:
  • Operating Income↓ 148.2%
  • Net Income↓ 148.2%
  • EBITDA↓ 100.0%
  • Free Cash Flow↑ 90.4%

Income Statement

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Balance Sheet

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Cash Flow

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
-54.29%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
-54.29%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
-0.61%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-0.23x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
-0.57%
FCF / Market Cap

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John Investor · 2 hours agoBullish
Really impressive Q3 results. Revenue growth of 15% YoY is strong given the current market conditions. The management team seems to be executing well on their strategic plan.
Sarah Chen · 5 hours agoBearish
Concerned about the increasing debt levels. While the P/E ratio looks attractive, the debt-to-equity ratio has been climbing. Would like to see more focus on deleveraging in the next few quarters.
Mike Trading · 1 day agoBullish
Been holding this for 3 years now. Solid dividend yield and consistent performance. Great for long-term investors looking for stability.
Emma Watson · 1 day agoNeutral
What are people's thoughts on the upcoming merger announcement? Could be a game changer for the industry.
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Total Posts12
Active Users8
Avg. Posts/Day2

Community Sentiment

Bullish50%
Neutral25%
Bearish25%
Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Dispersed ownership structure with limited insider and institutional concentration.

0.1% Insider 0.7% Institutional 99.1% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
1%
Total Owned
0.1%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Bearish

Insiders own 0.1%, which points to limited direct management ownership.

0.7%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Low

Institutions own 0.7%, which suggests relatively limited professional investor coverage.

99.1%
Public

Public Float

Very High

Public float is 99.1%, which means most shares are widely available for trading.

Reward Rating Breakdown

Our reward rating analyses CRWN's potential upside using 5 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100, then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Reward Rating
28
Low REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
13/100

Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
-28.6%
Very Bad
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
Neutral
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
Neutral
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN scored 13/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue has been declining (-28.6% CAGR), a headwind. No analyst forward estimates available — score based on historical data only. Weak growth signals across both historical and forward metrics — a clear area of concern.

🚀 Momentum

Weight: 25%
50/100

Momentum is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. Relative outperformance is a stronger signal than absolute return alone.

12M vs Benchmark 30%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
6M vs Benchmark 25%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
3M Return 20%
Neutral
Consistency 15%
3m vs 1Y/4 normalised
No Data
Volume Trend 10%
30d vs 90d avg volume
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💰 Profitability

Weight: 20%
35/100

Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.

Gross Margin 25%
100.0%
Sector avg 45%
Exceptional
Net Margin 20%
-54.3%
Sector avg 10%
Loss Making
FCF Conversion 20%
0%
FCF / Net Income
Very Bad
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
Neutral
ROE (TTM) 10%
-0.8%
Very Bad
ROA (TTM) 10%
-0.5%
Very Bad
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN scores 35/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 100.0% is 122% above the sector average of 45% — indicating strong pricing power and competitive moat. The company is currently loss-making with a net margin of -54.3%. FCF conversion of 0% is low — reported earnings may overstate true cash generation. Weak profitability across multiple metrics is a clear area of concern for investors.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
23/100

Valuation is scored sector-relative — each metric is compared against the typical multiple for this industry, so a high P/E in Healthcare is judged differently to a high P/E in Energy. PEG and Price/FCF use absolute thresholds.

PEG Ratio 25%
0.00
No Data
EV/EBITDA 25%
54.6x
Sector avg 12x
Very Expensive
Fwd P/E 20%
0.0x
Sector avg 18x
Very Expensive
Price/FCF 20%
No Sector Data
EV/Sales 10%
27.8x
Sector avg 2x
Very Expensive
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN received a valuation score of 23/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 0.0x is 100% below the sector average of 18x. EV/EBITDA of 54.6x sits 355% above the sector norm of 12x. Overall the stock trades at a premium to sector peers, leaving limited margin of safety.

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The reward rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Risk Rating Breakdown

Our risk rating assesses CRWN's downside potential using 4 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 (higher = riskier), then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Risk Rating
41
Moderate RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
0/100

Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.

Interest Coverage (25%)
No debt
No Debt
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
33.30x
Very Strong
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
-38%
Rapidly Improving
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN has a financial solvency risk score of 0/100. This indicates extremely low solvency risk — virtually fortress-like. The company holds a net cash position, eliminating refinancing risk entirely. This pristine balance sheet provides maximum optionality and protection in any market environment.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
94/100

Operational Quality measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.

Net Margin (25%)
-54.3%
High Distress Risk
FCF Margin (25%)
-50.0%
Cash Burning
Cash ROA (25%)
-0.6%
Poor
Margin Stability (25%)
±56.8pp
Highly Erratic
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN scores 94/100 for operational quality, indicating high operational risk. Key concerns: a negative net margin of -54.3% — the company is loss-making; negative FCF (-50.0% FCF margin) — the business is cash burning; weak capital efficiency with -0.6% Cash ROA; significant margin instability of ±56.8pp over 3 years — the primary risk driver here. These weaknesses make the business vulnerable to cost shocks or revenue shortfalls. Monitor profitability trends closely.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
25/100

Volatility measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
-0.04
Counter-Cyclical
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN has a volatility risk score of 25/100. This shows low volatility with relatively stable prices. Beta of -0.04 indicates defensive characteristics — it moves less than the market. Lower volatility is well-suited to conservative investors and income-focused portfolios.

📊 Size Factor

Weight: 10%
65/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£0.2B
Neutral
Size Category
Micro Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

CRWN has a market cap of £0.2B (Micro Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 65/100. As a smaller company, it faces elevated existential risk. Small and micro-caps have higher failure rates, less diversified revenue, and greater vulnerability to competitive threats or economic shocks. They often lack scale advantages and may struggle to access capital markets during stress. While these companies offer growth potential, investors must accept that a meaningful percentage could fail or suffer permanent capital loss. Diversification is critical when investing at this size.

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The risk rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Analyst Forecasts

Forward-looking estimates from the analyst community for CRWN.

Street ViewCautious
Cautious setup with -84.4% revenue growth and -4.7% EPS growth.
Consensus
-84.4% revenue growth
Confidence
Limited visibility
Watch Item
Execution needs to hold
Strong growth expectations leave less room for disappointment if execution slows.
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Yearly Revenue and 2-Year Forecast

Reported revenue for the last 5 years, followed by low, consensus, and high analyst revenue estimates for the next two years. Consensus revenue implies -84.4% YoY growth