Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) ROE %: -2.30% (As of Sep. 2025)


LSE:CLC Calculus VCT PLC LSE:CLC
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Price £0.53
GF Value £0.95
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What is Calculus VCT ROE %?

Calculus VCT LSE:CLC 42 ROE % is -2.30% as of Sep. 2025. 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 1,609 Asset Management companies, Calculus VCT ranks worse than 58.86% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Calculus VCT's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £-1.07 Mil. Calculus VCT's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was £46.45 Mil. Therefore, Calculus VCT's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2.30%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Calculus VCT's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:CLC' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.79   Med: -2.22   Max: 7.59
Current: 4.04

During the past 13 years, Calculus VCT's highest ROE % was 7.59%. The lowest was -17.79%. And the median was -2.22%.

LSE:CLC's ROE % is ranked worse than
58.86% of 1609 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.52 vs LSE:CLC: 4.04

Calculus VCT  (LSE:CLC) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-1.07/46.448
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-1.07 / -0.596)*(-0.596 / 47.0515)*(47.0515 / 46.448)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=179.53 %*-0.0127*1.013
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-2.28 %*1.013
=-2.30 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Sep. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-1.07/46.448
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-1.07 / -1.07) * (-1.07 / -0.596) * (-0.596 / 47.0515) * (47.0515 / 46.448)
= Tax Burden * Pretax Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1 * 179.53 % * -0.0127 * 1.013
=-2.30 %

Note: The net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.


Calculus VCT ROE % Related Terms


Calculus VCT ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calculus VCT's ROE % 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 ROE % Chart

Calculus VCT Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Mar25
ROE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -3.56 1.45 7.59 2.01 3.23

Calculus VCT Semi-Annual Data
Aug14 Feb15 Aug15 Feb16 Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Feb23 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
ROE % 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 12.43 0.00 -5.55 10.77 -2.30

LSE:CLC vs BLK, BX, KKR: ROE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calculus VCT's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Calculus VCT's ROE % falls into.


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Calculus VCT ROE % Calculation

Calculus VCT's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Mar. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Feb. 2023 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Mar. 2025 ))/ count )
=1.292/( (34.32+45.713)/ 2 )
=1.292/40.0165
=3.23 %

Calculus VCT's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Sep. 2025 ))/ count )
=-1.07/( (45.713+47.183)/ 2 )
=-1.07/46.448
=-2.30 %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Sep. 2025) net income data. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of -2.30% mean?
Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) has a ROE % of -2.30% as of Sep. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #947 out of 1609 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is Calculus VCT's ROE % too high?
Calculus VCT's current ROE % is -2.30%. Based on the distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #947 out of 1609 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 ROE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calculus VCT ranks #947 out of 1609 companies for ROE %. This places Calculus VCT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 6.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROE % among Asset Management companies is 6.52, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calculus VCT's current ROE % is -2.30%. 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 ROE % is -2.30%. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC), the current ROE % is -2.30% 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:

  • ROE %: -2.30%
  • GF Value™: £0.95 vs. price of £0.53 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 3 warning signs

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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