British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Beta: 0.0093 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:BSV British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
34 GF Score
Price £0.72
GF Value £0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is British Smaller VCT Beta?

British Smaller VCT LSE:BSV 34 Beta is 0.0093 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-26), British Smaller VCT's Beta is 0.0093.


British Smaller VCT  (LSE:BSV) 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)


British Smaller VCT Beta Related Terms


British Smaller VCT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT's Beta can be seen below:

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British Smaller VCT Beta Chart

British Smaller VCT Annual Data
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British Smaller VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:BSV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, British Smaller 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.


British Smaller VCT Beta vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT's Beta falls into.


LSE:BSV
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British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
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British Smaller 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 0.0093 mean?
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) has a Beta of 0.0093 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for British Smaller VCT and its competitors.
Is British Smaller VCT's Beta too high?
British Smaller VCT's current Beta is 0.0093. Overall, British Smaller VCT has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British Smaller VCT's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
British Smaller VCT's Beta of 0.0093 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 British Smaller VCT and its competitors. British Smaller VCT's current Beta is 0.0093. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British Smaller VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 694.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0093. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. 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 British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current Beta is 0.0093 as of Jun. 26, 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 British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 694.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.09. GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BSV:

  • Beta: 0.0093
  • GF Value™: £0.09 vs. price of £0.72 (694.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 34/100 with 5 warning signs

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


British Smaller VCT Business Description

Address 2 Bond Court, 4th Floor, Leeds, West Yorkshire, GBR, LS1 2JZ
British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. The company operates as a venture capital trust. The principal activity of the Company is the making of long-term equity and loan investments, mainly in unquoted businesses. The Company has engaged in a single operating segment: investing in equity and debt securities within the United Kingdom.
34GF Score

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