Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Beta: -0.0660 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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LSE:BFSP Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC LSE:BFSP
33 GF Score
Price £0.82
GF Value £0.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta?

Blackfinch Spring VCT LSE:BFSP 33 Beta is -0.0660 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BFSP with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.42 (Significantly Overvalued).

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-15), Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta is -0.0660.


Blackfinch Spring VCT  (LSE:BFSP) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta Related Terms


Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta can be seen below:

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Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta Chart

Blackfinch Spring VCT Annual Data
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Blackfinch Spring VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:BFSP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta falls into.


LSE:BFSP
33GF Score
Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC LSE:BFSP
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Blackfinch Spring VCT Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.0660 mean?
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) has a Beta of -0.0660 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta too high?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Beta is -0.0660. Overall, Blackfinch Spring VCT has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's Beta of -0.0660 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Beta is -0.0660. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.42, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0660. Blackfinch Spring VCT's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP), the current Beta is -0.0660 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.42. GuruFocus considers Blackfinch Spring VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BFSP:

  • Beta: -0.0660
  • GF Value™: £0.42 vs. price of £0.82 (94% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BFSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blackfinch Spring VCT Business Description

Address Meadow Barn, Elkstone Studios, Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham, GBR, GL53 9PQ
Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC is an investment management company. Its objective is to invest in growth-stage technology-enabled companies that are on their scale-up journey. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business.
33GF Score

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