Calculus VCTLSE:CLC 42 Net Margin % is 179.53% as of Sep. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 107.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLC with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, Calculus VCT ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Calculus VCT's Net Income for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.54 Mil. Calculus VCT's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £-0.30 Mil. Therefore, Calculus VCT's net margin for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 179.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calculus VCT's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CLC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -89.06 Med: 107.86 Max: 1706.25
Current: 82.25
LSE:CLC's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 52.2% of 1571
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.94
vs LSE:CLC: 82.25
Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Calculus VCT Net Margin % Related Terms
Calculus VCT Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calculus VCT's Net 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Calculus VCT's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Calculus VCT Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calculus VCT's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calculus VCT's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) has a Net Margin % of 179.53% as of Sep. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 107.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #820 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Calculus VCT's Net Margin % too high?
Calculus VCT's current Net Margin % of 179.53% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 107.86. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.94. Calculus VCT's value of 179.53% is 111.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #820 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calculus VCT has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calculus VCT's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #820 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This places Calculus VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.94. Calculus VCT's value of 179.53% is 111.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 107.86 vs. the industry median of 84.94, Calculus VCT has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.94, based on 1,571 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Calculus VCT's current Net Margin % of 179.53% is 111.4% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calculus VCT's current Net Margin % is 179.53%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 107.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calculus VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.95, compared to a current price of £0.53 — trading 43.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 179.53%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 107.86 and 111.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.94. Calculus VCT's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC), the current Net Margin % is 179.53% as of Sep. 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 Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calculus VCT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.53 is trading 43.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.95.
GuruFocus considers Calculus VCT to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CLC:
Net Margin %: 179.53% (66% above median its 10-year median of 107.86)
GF Value™: £0.95 vs. price of £0.53 (43.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.4% above the Asset Management median (#820 of 1571)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calculus VCT PLC is a part of the financial services sector in the United Kingdom. The company operates as a venture capital trust, focusing on the investment business. The investment objective of the company is to invest mainly in a diverse portfolio of United Kingdom growth companies. The company invests in a portfolio of venture capital investments that will provide sufficient returns to allow the company to maximize annual dividends and achieve capital growth over the medium to long term.
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