Baronsmead Venture Trust (LSE:BVT) Beta: -0.3213 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


LSE:BVT Baronsmead Venture Trust PLC LSE:BVT
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What is Baronsmead Venture Trust Beta?

Baronsmead Venture Trust LSE:BVT 40 Beta is -0.3213 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BVT with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 3 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), Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta is -0.3213.


Baronsmead Venture Trust  (LSE:BVT) 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)


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Baronsmead Venture Trust Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Baronsmead Venture Trust Beta Chart

Baronsmead Venture Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
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Baronsmead Venture Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:BVT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baronsmead Venture Trust'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.


Baronsmead Venture Trust Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta falls into.


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Baronsmead Venture Trust 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 -0.3213 mean?
Baronsmead Venture Trust (LSE:BVT) has a Beta of -0.3213 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 Baronsmead Venture Trust and its competitors.
Is Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta too high?
Baronsmead Venture Trust's current Beta is -0.3213. Overall, Baronsmead Venture Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Baronsmead Venture Trust's Beta of -0.3213 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 Baronsmead Venture Trust and its competitors. Baronsmead Venture Trust's current Beta is -0.3213. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baronsmead Venture Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baronsmead Venture Trust (LSE:BVT) has a current Beta of -0.3213. The current Beta is -0.3213. Baronsmead Venture Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Baronsmead Venture Trust (LSE:BVT), the current Beta is -0.3213 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.

Baronsmead Venture Trust Business Description

Address 5 New Street Square, London, GBR, EC4A 3TW
Baronsmead Venture Trust PLC is a UK-based investment company. Its objective is to achieve long-term positive investment returns for private investors, including tax-free dividends. The company focuses on investing in a diverse portfolio of UK growth businesses, whether unquoted or traded on the Alternative Investment Market. Its investment portfolio consists of securities across a range of sectors, including technology, Healthcare and education, Business services, and consumer markets. The company invests in a range of securities including, but not limited to, ordinary and preference shares, loan stocks, convertible securities, permitted nonqualifying investments, and cash. Its revenue consists of interest and dividend income from investments made.
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