British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Dividends per Share: £0.04 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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LSE:BSV British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
37 GF Score
Price £0.72
GF Value £0.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is British Smaller VCT Dividends per Share?

British Smaller VCT LSE:BSV 37 Dividends per Share is £0.04 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

British Smaller VCT's dividends per share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.02. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.04. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % is 5.59%.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is 20.00, which seems too high.

During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.00% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of British Smaller VCT was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


British Smaller VCT  (LSE:BSV) Dividends per Share Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

British Smaller VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.02/ -0.013
=N/A

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of British Smaller VCT was 20.00. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.82.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is 20.00, which seems too high.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

British Smaller VCT Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
GBP 0.0200002026-06-182026-06-192026-07-17Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.0200002025-11-202025-11-212025-12-19Cash Dividendsemi-annuallyGBP:GBP 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.


British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.04/0.715
=5.59 %

Current Share Price is £0.715.
British Smaller VCT's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is £0.04.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of British Smaller VCT was 27.40%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 6.15%.

* 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.


British Smaller VCT Dividends per Share Related Terms


British Smaller VCT Dividends per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT's Dividends per Share 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.

British Smaller VCT Dividends per Share Chart

British Smaller VCT Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Dividends per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.09 0.04 0.04 0.04 0.04

British Smaller VCT Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividends per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02

LSE:BSV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividends per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % falls into.


LSE:BSV
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British Smaller Companies VCT PLC LSE:BSV
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British Smaller VCT Dividends per Share Calculation

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividends per Share →
What does a Dividends per Share of £0.04 mean?
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) has a Dividends per Share of £0.04 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors.
Is British Smaller VCT's Dividends per Share too high?
British Smaller VCT's current Dividends per Share is £0.04. Overall, British Smaller 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 British Smaller VCT's Dividends per Share compare to BLK and BX?
British Smaller VCT's Dividends per Share of £0.04 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 Dividends per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Dividends per Share 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 Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. British Smaller VCT's current Dividends per Share is £0.04. 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 £0.08, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 793.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is £0.04. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current Dividends per Share is £0.04 as of Mar. 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 793.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08. GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BSV:

  • Dividends per Share: £0.04
  • GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.72 (793.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 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.
37GF Score

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