Foresight Enterprise VCT (LSE:FTF) 5-Year RORE % : -161.29% (As of Dec. 2025)

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What is Foresight Enterprise VCT 5-Year RORE %?

Foresight Enterprise VCT LSE:FTF 40 5-Year RORE % is -161.29 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FTF with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,414 Asset Management companies, Foresight Enterprise VCT ranks worse than 92.22% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -161.29%.

The industry rank for Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:FTF's 5-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
92.22% of 1414 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: -3.79 vs LSE:FTF: -161.29

Foresight Enterprise VCT  (LSE:FTF) 5-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 5-year period is chosen.

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Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Foresight Enterprise VCT 5-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % 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.

Foresight Enterprise VCT 5-Year RORE % Chart

Foresight Enterprise VCT Annual Data
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5-Year RORE %
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Foresight Enterprise VCT Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:FTF vs BLK, BX, KKR: 5-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year RORE % 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.


Foresight Enterprise VCT 5-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % falls into.


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Foresight Enterprise VCT 5-Year RORE % Calculation

Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

5-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 5-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 5-year )
=( 0.011-0.111 )/( 0.233-0.171 )
=-0.1/0.062
=-161.29 %

* 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 5-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 5-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year RORE % →
What does a 5-Year RORE % of -161.29 mean?
Foresight Enterprise VCT (LSE:FTF) has a 5-Year RORE % of -161.29 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Foresight Enterprise VCT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Foresight Enterprise VCT ranks #1304 out of 1414 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % too high?
Foresight Enterprise VCT's current 5-Year RORE % is -161.29. Based on the distribution chart, Foresight Enterprise VCT ranks #1304 out of 1414 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Foresight Enterprise VCT has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foresight Enterprise VCT's 5-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Foresight Enterprise VCT ranks #1304 out of 1414 companies for 5-Year RORE %. This places Foresight Enterprise VCT in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
A good 5-Year RORE % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 5-Year RORE % 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 5-Year RORE % mean?
A high 5-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 5-year. View historical data on Foresight Enterprise VCT and its competitors. Foresight Enterprise VCT's current 5-Year RORE % is -161.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foresight Enterprise VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight Enterprise VCT (LSE:FTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.21, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 107.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year RORE % is -161.29. Foresight Enterprise VCT's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year RORE % calculated?
5-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Foresight Enterprise VCT (LSE:FTF), the current 5-Year RORE % is -161.29 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 Foresight Enterprise VCT (LSE:FTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foresight Enterprise VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 107.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.21. GuruFocus considers Foresight Enterprise VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FTF:

  • 5-Year RORE %: -161.29
  • GF Value™: £0.21 vs. price of £0.44 (107.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Foresight Enterprise VCT Business Description

Address 32 London Bridge Street, The Shard, London, GBR, SE1 9SG
Foresight Enterprise VCT PLC is a Venture Capital Trust. The company's investment objective is to provide investors with regular dividends and capital growth from a portfolio of investments in fast-growing unquoted companies in the United Kingdom.
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