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Blackfinch Spring VCTLSE:BFSP 33 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68% 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 1,589 Asset Management companies, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks worse than 84.14% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Blackfinch Spring VCT's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £-5.03 Mil. Blackfinch Spring VCT's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £65.51 Mil. Therefore, Blackfinch Spring VCT's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -7.68%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BFSP'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.51 Med: 1.24 Max: 12.36
Current: -6.27
During the past 6 years, Blackfinch Spring VCT's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 12.36%. The lowest was -6.51%. And the median was 1.24%.
LSE:BFSP's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 84.14% of 1589
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.21
vs LSE:BFSP: -6.27
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Blackfinch Spring VCT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Blackfinch Spring VCT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
Blackfinch Spring VCT Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
LSE:BFSP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.68% mean?
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -7.68% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #1337 out of 1589 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 84.1%.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. Based on the distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #1337 out of 1589 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackfinch Spring VCT ranks #1337 out of 1589 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Blackfinch Spring VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.21, based on 1,589 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -7.68% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -7.68%
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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