British Smaller VCTLSE:BSV 34 Dividend Yield % is 8.39% as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:BSV with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,111 Asset Management companies, British Smaller VCT ranks better than 70.84% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-26), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of British Smaller VCT is 8.39%.
Good Sign:
British Smaller Companies VCT PLC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year high.
The historical rank and industry rank for British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BSV'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.71 Med: 6.15 Max: 27.4
Current: 8.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of British Smaller VCT was 27.40%. The lowest was 4.71%. And the median was 6.15%.
LSE:BSV's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 70.84% of 1111
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.06
vs LSE:BSV: 8.39
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is 20.00, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of British Smaller VCT was 20.00. The lowest was 0.26. And the median was 1.82.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -9.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of British Smaller VCT was 95.70% per year. The lowest was -41.50% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
British Smaller VCT Dividend Yield % Related Terms
British Smaller VCT Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % 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.
LSE:BSV vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
British Smaller VCT Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
GBP 0.020000
2026-06-18
2026-06-19
2026-07-17
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
GBP 0.020000
2025-11-20
2025-11-21
2025-12-19
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
GBP:GBP 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
British Smaller VCT's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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.
British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) has a Dividend Yield % of 8.39% as of Jun. 26, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.71 to 27.40. According to the industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #324 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is British Smaller VCT's Dividend Yield % too high?
British Smaller VCT's current Dividend Yield % of 8.39% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.71 to a high of 27.40. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.06. British Smaller VCT's value of 8.39% is 38.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #324 out of 1111 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, British Smaller VCT 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's Dividend Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, British Smaller VCT ranks #324 out of 1111 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts British Smaller VCT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 6.06. British Smaller VCT's value of 8.39% is 38.4% above this benchmark. Historically, British Smaller VCT's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 4.71 to 27.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 6.06, British Smaller VCT has consistently been above 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 Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 6.06, based on 1,111 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. British Smaller VCT's current Dividend Yield % of 8.39% is 38.4% above 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on British Smaller VCT and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 6.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. British Smaller VCT's current Dividend Yield % is 8.39%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 6.15. 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 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.72 — trading 694.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 8.39%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 38.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.06. British Smaller VCT's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV), the current Dividend Yield % is 8.39% as of Jun. 26, 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 British Smaller VCT (LSE:BSV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, British Smaller VCT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.72 is trading 694.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.09.
GuruFocus considers British Smaller VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BSV:
Dividend Yield %: 8.39% (36% above median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: £0.09 vs. price of £0.72 (694.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.4% above the Asset Management median (#324 of 1111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BSV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
British Smaller Companies VCT PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. The company operates as a venture capital trust. The principal activity of the Company is the making of long-term equity and loan investments, mainly in unquoted businesses. The Company has engaged in a single operating segment: investing in equity and debt securities within the United Kingdom.
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