Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) FCF Margin %: -110.14% (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:FTV Foresight VCT PLC LSE:FTV
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What is Foresight VCT FCF Margin %?

Foresight VCT LSE:FTV 37 FCF Margin % is -110.14% as of Dec. 2025. 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. Among 1,456 Asset Management companies, Foresight VCT ranks worse than 92.03% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Foresight VCT's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-2.38 Mil. Foresight VCT's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was £2.16 Mil. Therefore, Foresight VCT's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -110.14%.

As of today, Foresight VCT's current FCF Yield % is -0.85%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Foresight VCT's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FTV' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -271.28   Med: -18.13   Max: 3.31
Current: -271.28


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Foresight VCT was 3.31%. The lowest was -271.28%. And the median was -18.13%.

LSE:FTV's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
92.03% of 1456 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.31 vs LSE:FTV: -271.28


Foresight VCT FCF Margin % Related Terms


Foresight VCT FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Foresight VCT's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Foresight VCT Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -6.62 -20.74 3.31 -4.59 -271.28

Foresight VCT Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
FCF Margin % 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 10.87 -15.03 12.30 -37.37 -110.14

LSE:FTV vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Foresight VCT's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Foresight VCT's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Foresight VCT FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Foresight VCT's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1.823/0.672
=-271.28 %

Foresight VCT's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.379/2.16
=-110.14 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -110.14% mean?
Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV) has a FCF Margin % of -110.14% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Foresight VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #1340 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92%.
Is Foresight VCT's FCF Margin % too high?
Foresight VCT's current FCF Margin % is -110.14%. Based on the distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #1340 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 FCF Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Foresight VCT ranks #1340 out of 1456 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Foresight VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.31. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.31, based on 1,456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Foresight VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foresight VCT's current FCF Margin % is -110.14%. 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 FCF Margin % is -110.14%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Foresight VCT (LSE:FTV), the current FCF Margin % is -110.14% 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 £0.61 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -110.14%
  • 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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