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British Smaller VCTLSE:BSV 30 EV-to-EBIT is 278.72 as of Sep. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Asset Management companies, British Smaller VCT ranks worse than 116414.32% on this metric.
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
British Smaller VCT's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £141.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. British Smaller VCT's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.94 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
British Smaller VCT EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
British Smaller VCT's current Enterprise Value is £261.71 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. British Smaller VCT's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.94 Mil.
* 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 (LSE:BSV) has a EV-to-EBIT of 278.72 as of Sep. 22, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT too high?
British Smaller VCT's current EV-to-EBIT is 278.72. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. British Smaller VCT's value of 278.72 is 2758.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 859 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, British Smaller VCT has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British Smaller VCT's EV-to-EBIT compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 859 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places British Smaller VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75. British Smaller VCT's value of 278.72 is 2758.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Asset Management companies is 9.75, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. British Smaller VCT's current EV-to-EBIT of 278.72 is 2758.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 9.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British Smaller VCT's current EV-to-EBIT is 278.72. 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 £0.73 — trading 806.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 278.72 and 2758.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 9.75. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current EV-to-EBIT is 278.72 as of Sep. 22, 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 £0.73 is trading 806.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.08.
GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BSV:
EV-to-EBIT: 278.72
GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.73 (806.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2758.7% above the Asset Management median (#999999 of 859)
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 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.
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