British Smaller VCTLSE:BSV 42 EV-to-FCF is -679.73 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 936 Asset Management companies, British Smaller VCT ranks worse than 106837.5% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, British Smaller VCT's Enterprise Value is £257.62 Mil.
British Smaller VCT's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.38 Mil. Therefore, British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF for today is -679.73.
The historical rank and industry rank for British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BSV'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1006.03 Med: -59.19 Max: 206.85
Current: -679.73
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of British Smaller VCT was 206.85. The lowest was -1006.03. And the median was -59.19.
LSE:BSV's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 936
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.515
vs LSE:BSV: -679.73
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
British Smaller VCT's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
British Smaller VCT's share price for today is £0.715.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. British Smaller VCT's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.002.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
British Smaller VCT EV-to-FCF Related Terms
British Smaller VCT EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF falls into.
British Smaller VCT's current Enterprise Value is £257.62 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. British Smaller VCT's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £-0.38 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-FCF of -679.73 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF too high?
British Smaller VCT's current EV-to-FCF is -679.73. Based on the distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, British Smaller 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 British Smaller VCT's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #999999 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places British Smaller VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.52, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British Smaller VCT's current EV-to-FCF is -679.73. 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 EV-to-FCF is -679.73. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current EV-to-FCF is -679.73 as of Jul. 11, 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:
EV-to-FCF: -679.73
GF Value™: £0.08 vs. price of £0.72 (793.8% above fair value)
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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