British Smaller VCT 2LSE:BSC 34 ROA % is 2.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 5.64. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSC with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, British Smaller VCT 2 ranks worse than 57.74% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. British Smaller VCT 2's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £5.41 Mil.
British Smaller VCT 2's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £181.00 Mil. Therefore, British Smaller VCT 2's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.99%.
The historical rank and industry rank for British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BSC'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75 Med: 5.64 Max: 25.02
Current: 2.53
During the past 13 years, British Smaller VCT 2's highest ROA % was 25.02%. The lowest was 1.75%. And the median was 5.64%.
LSE:BSC's ROA % is ranked worse than 57.74% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs LSE:BSC: 2.53
British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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, British Smaller VCT 2's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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.
British Smaller VCT 2 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC) has a ROA % of 2.99% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on British Smaller VCT 2 and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 5.64. Over the past decade, British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % has ranged from 1.75 to 25.02. According to the industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT 2 ranks #944 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % too high?
British Smaller VCT 2's current ROA % of 2.99% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 25.02. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. British Smaller VCT 2's value of 2.99% is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British Smaller VCT 2 ranks #944 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, British Smaller VCT 2 has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does British Smaller VCT 2's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT 2 ranks #944 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places British Smaller VCT 2 in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. British Smaller VCT 2's value of 2.99% is 24.7% below this benchmark. Historically, British Smaller VCT 2's own ROA % has ranged from 1.75 to 25.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.64 vs. the industry median of 3.97, British Smaller VCT 2 has consistently been below 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.97, based on 1,635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. British Smaller VCT 2's current ROA % of 2.99% is 24.7% below 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on British Smaller VCT 2 and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British Smaller VCT 2's current ROA % is 2.99%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 5.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is British Smaller VCT 2 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.49 — trading 89.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 2.99%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 5.64 and 24.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. British Smaller VCT 2's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC), the current ROA % is 2.99% 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 British Smaller VCT 2 (LSE:BSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT 2 stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.49 is trading 89.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26.
GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT 2 to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BSC:
ROA %: 2.99% (47% below median its 10-year median of 5.64)
GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.49 (89.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.7% below the Asset Management median (#944 of 1635)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British Smaller Companies VCT 2 PLC operates as a venture capital trust in the United Kingdom. The investment planning of the company is to invest in UK businesses across a broad range of sectors that blend a mix of businesses operating in established and emerging industries that offer opportunities for the application and development of innovation in their products and services.
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