Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.85 (As of Mar. 2026) — 64% Below Median

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LSE:CLC Calculus VCT PLC LSE:CLC
39 GF Score
Price £0.53
GF Value £0.31
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Calculus VCT Dividend Payout Ratio?

Calculus VCT LSE:CLC 39 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85 as of Mar. 2026, which is 64% below its 10-year median of 2.39. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLC with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Calculus VCT ranks worse than 96.8% 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. Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Calculus VCT PLC is 4.83, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CLC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.63   Med: 2.39   Max: 4.83
Current: 4.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Calculus VCT was 4.83. The lowest was 0.63. And the median was 2.39.

LSE:CLC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
96.8% of 938 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.66 vs LSE:CLC: 4.83

As of today (2026-08-15), the Dividend Yield % of Calculus VCT is 5.52%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Calculus VCT was 9.71%. The lowest was 4.62%. And the median was 5.45%.

Calculus VCT's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.01.

During the past 12 months, Calculus VCT's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.50% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Calculus VCT was 6.80% per year. The lowest was -9.40% per year. And the median was -3.00% 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.

Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) 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.

Calculus VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Calculus VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calculus 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.

Calculus VCT Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Calculus VCT Annual Data
Trend Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Mar25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.20 0.63 2.39 2.17 4.14

Calculus VCT Semi-Annual Data
Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Feb23 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.00 0.00 0.33 0.00 0.85

LSE:CLC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calculus 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.

Calculus VCT Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Calculus 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.

Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Mar. 2026 )
=0.029/ 0.007
=4.14

Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.011/ 0.013
=0.85

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 mean?
Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. This is 64% below median its historical median of 2.39. Over the past decade, Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #908 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.8%.
Is Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Calculus VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 is 64% below median its 10-year median of 2.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.63 to a high of 4.83. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. Calculus VCT's value of 0.85 is 28.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #908 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calculus VCT has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calculus VCT's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #908 out of 938 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Calculus VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66. Calculus VCT's value of 0.85 is 28.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Calculus VCT's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.63 to 4.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.39 vs. the industry median of 0.66, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.66, based on 938 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. Calculus VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.85 is 28.8% 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 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 Calculus VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calculus VCT's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85, which is 64% below median its own 10-year median of 2.39. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.31, compared to a current price of £0.53 — trading 71.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85, which is 64% below median its 10-year median of 2.39 and 28.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.66. Calculus VCT's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. 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 Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.85 as of Mar. 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 Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calculus VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.53 is trading 71.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.31. GuruFocus considers Calculus VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CLC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.85 (64% below median its 10-year median of 2.39)
  • GF Value™: £0.31 vs. price of £0.53 (71.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 28.8% above the Asset Management median (#908 of 938)

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 Business Description

Address 12 Conduit Street, London, GBR, W1S 2XH
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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