Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) Beta: 0.0434 (As of Jul. 13, 2026)

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LSE:FTV Foresight VCT PLC LSE:FTV
37 GF Score
Price £0.61
GF Value £0.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Foresight VCT Beta?

Foresight VCT LSE:FTV 37 Beta is 0.0434 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:FTV with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). 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 (2026-07-13), Foresight VCT's Beta is 0.0434.


Foresight VCT  (LSE:FTV) 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)


Foresight VCT Beta Related Terms


Foresight VCT Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Foresight 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.

Foresight VCT Beta Chart

Foresight VCT Annual Data
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Beta
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Foresight VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:FTV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Foresight 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.


Foresight VCT Beta vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Foresight 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 0.0434 mean?
Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) has a Beta of 0.0434 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 Foresight VCT and its competitors.
Is Foresight VCT's Beta too high?
Foresight VCT's current Beta is 0.0434. Overall, Foresight VCT has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foresight VCT's Beta compare to BLK and BX?
Foresight VCT's Beta of 0.0434 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 Foresight VCT and its competitors. Foresight VCT's current Beta is 0.0434. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foresight VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.61 — trading 2950% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is 0.0434. Foresight VCT's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV), the current Beta is 0.0434 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 Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.61 is trading 2950% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.02. GuruFocus considers Foresight VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FTV:

  • Beta: 0.0434
  • GF Value™: £0.02 vs. price of £0.61 (2950% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Foresight VCT Business Description

Address 32 London Bridge Street, The Shard, London, GBR, SE1 9SG
Foresight VCT PLC is a UK-based venture capital trust. The company's activity is to make investments in unquoted or alternative investment market-listed companies in the UK. The investment objective of the company is to provide private investors with regular dividends and maintain capital value from a portfolio of investments in fast-growing unquoted companies in the United Kingdom. The company invests in a range of securities, including, but not limited to, ordinary and preference shares, loan stock, convertible securities, fixed-interest securities, and cash.
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