Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) Total Payout Ratio: -2.52 (As of Aug. 02, 2026)

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LSE:CLC Calculus VCT PLC LSE:CLC
37 GF Score
Price £0.53
GF Value £0.95
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Calculus VCT Total Payout Ratio?

Calculus VCT LSE:CLC 37 Total Payout Ratio is -2.52 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:CLC with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.95 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Calculus VCT's current Total Payout Ratio is -2.52.


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Calculus VCT Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calculus VCT's Total 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Calculus VCT Annual Data
Trend Feb15 Feb16 Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Mar25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.84 -12.11 -3.78 -5.63 -4.35

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


LSE:CLC
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Calculus VCT Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-1.232 + 9.306 + -2.453) / 1.292
=-4.35

Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-0.677 + 4.336 + -1.316) / -0.535
=4.38

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of -2.52 mean?
Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC) has a Total Payout Ratio of -2.52 as of Aug. 02, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors.
Is Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Calculus VCT's current Total Payout Ratio is -2.52. Overall, Calculus VCT has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Calculus VCT's Total Payout Ratio of -2.52 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Calculus VCT and its competitors. Calculus VCT's current Total Payout Ratio is -2.52. 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 Total Payout Ratio is -2.52. Calculus VCT's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calculus VCT (LSE:CLC), the current Total Payout Ratio is -2.52 as of Aug. 02, 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 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:

  • Total Payout Ratio: -2.52
  • GF Value™: £0.95 vs. price of £0.53 (43.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 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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