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Blackfinch Spring VCTLSE:BFSP 33 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:BFSP with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.42 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 930 Asset Management companies, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks worse than 107526.77% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Blackfinch Spring VCT was 0.65. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.65.
LSE:BFSP's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.695 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Blackfinch Spring VCT was 6.38%. The lowest was 5.15%. And the median was 5.54%.
During the past 12 months, Blackfinch Spring VCT's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Blackfinch Spring VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Blackfinch Spring VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio 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:BFSP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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.
Blackfinch Spring VCT Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Blackfinch Spring VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. Over the past decade, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 0.65. Based on the distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #999999 out of 930 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blackfinch Spring VCT has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackfinch Spring VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #999999 out of 930 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Blackfinch Spring VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. Historically, Blackfinch Spring VCT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.65 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 930 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Blackfinch Spring VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.42, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Blackfinch Spring VCT's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.42.
GuruFocus considers Blackfinch Spring VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BFSP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: £0.42 vs. price of £0.82 (94% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BFSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC is an investment management company. Its objective is to invest in growth-stage technology-enabled companies that are on their scale-up journey. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business.
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