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Foresight VCTLSE:FTV 26 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FTV with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 849 Asset Management companies, Foresight VCT ranks worse than 117785.51% on this metric.
Foresight VCT's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.01.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.00.
During the past 13 years, Foresight VCT's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 85.20% per year. The lowest was -33.20% per year. And the median was -4.25% per year.
Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Foresight VCT Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Foresight VCT Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foresight VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
LSE:FTV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Foresight VCT's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Foresight VCT's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foresight VCT's PE Ratio falls into.
Foresight VCT Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Foresight VCT's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.00
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.00 mean?
Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of £0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Foresight VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #999999 out of 849 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Foresight VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Foresight VCT's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #999999 out of 849 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Foresight VCT has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foresight VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #999999 out of 849 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Foresight VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 849 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Foresight VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foresight VCT's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.00. 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 £0.60 — trading 2900% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.00. Foresight VCT's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is £0.00 as of Dec. 2025. 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 £0.60 is trading 2900% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.02.
GuruFocus considers Foresight VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FTV:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): £0.00
GF Value™: £0.02 vs. price of £0.60 (2900% above fair value)
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 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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