Albion Crown VCT (LSE:CRWN) Beta: -0.1308 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)


LSE:CRWN Albion Crown VCT PLC LSE:CRWN
42 GF Score
Price £0.28
GF Value £0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Albion Crown VCT Beta?

Albion Crown VCT LSE:CRWN 42 Beta is -0.1308 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CRWN with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-07-13), Albion Crown VCT's Beta is -0.1308.


Albion Crown VCT  (LSE:CRWN) 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)


Albion Crown VCT Beta Related Terms


Albion Crown VCT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albion Crown VCT'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.

Albion Crown VCT Beta Chart

Albion Crown VCT Annual Data
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LSE:CRWN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Albion Crown 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.


Albion Crown VCT Beta vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Albion Crown VCT's Beta falls into.


LSE:CRWN
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Albion Crown 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 -0.1308 mean?
Albion Crown VCT (LSE:CRWN) has a Beta of -0.1308 as of Jul. 13, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Albion Crown VCT and its competitors.
Is Albion Crown VCT's Beta too high?
Albion Crown VCT's current Beta is -0.1308. Overall, Albion Crown VCT has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albion Crown VCT's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Albion Crown VCT's Beta of -0.1308 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 Albion Crown VCT and its competitors. Albion Crown VCT's current Beta is -0.1308. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albion Crown VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Crown VCT (LSE:CRWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.28 — trading 212.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.1308. Albion Crown VCT's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 2 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 Albion Crown VCT (LSE:CRWN), the current Beta is -0.1308 as of Jul. 13, 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 Albion Crown VCT (LSE:CRWN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albion Crown VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.28 is trading 212.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.09. GuruFocus considers Albion Crown VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CRWN:

  • Beta: -0.1308
  • GF Value™: £0.09 vs. price of £0.28 (212.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Albion Crown VCT Business Description

Other Exchanges CRWC:UK
Address 1 Benjamin Street, London, GBR, EC1M 5QL
Albion Crown VCT PLC is active in the financial services sector as a venture capital trust. The company's core business involves investment activities to generate long-term capital and income. It follows a investing principally in smaller unquoted companies in the United Kingdom.
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