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British Smaller Companies Vct Plc(LSE) BSV

Market Cap£301.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1996)+711%
5 Year-15%
1 Year-4%
1 Month+0%
£0.72
+0.00%
+0.00Today
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 72.502026-10-08
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0%GBX 72.502026-10-01
1 month+0%GBX 72.502026-09-08
3 month+1.4%GBX 71.502026-07-10
Year to date-2.68%GBX 74.502025-12-31
1 year-3.97%GBX 75.502025-10-08
3 year-7.05%GBX 78.002023-10-09
5 year-14.71%GBX 85.002021-10-08
Since inception+710.65%GBX 0.091996-04-04

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£301.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£11.70M

Net Income (TTM)

£11.19M

EPS (TTM)

£0.00

P/E Ratio

278.85

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.01 (Low)

Price

£0.72

Volume

3,291,790

Open

£0.73

Previous Close

£0.72

Daily Range

£0.72 - £0.72

52-Week Range

£0.48 - £0.78

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 27, 2025

BSV News

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About British Smaller Companies Vct Plc

British Smaller Companies VCT plc operates as a venture capital trust, focusing on funding companies throughout their development stages. The company invests in a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer brands, primarily within the UK.

Products and Services
  • Provides funding for early to mid-stage growth companies
  • Invests in both private and publicly listed entities
  • Focuses on sectors such as healthcare, IT, and manufacturing
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £2.2 million, indicating potential for recovery
  • Strong cash position with £25.84 million in cash and equivalents
  • Investment strategy targets companies with annual sales between £5 million and £25 million
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve-month revenue of £22.5 million reflects a solid performance
  • Dividend yield stands at 5.52%, appealing for income-focused investors
  • Net income for the latest quarter was £-1 million, showing challenges in profitability
British Smaller Companies VCT plc is positioned to capitalize on the growth of smaller UK businesses through its venture capital investments. The company maintains a robust cash position, which supports its ongoing investment strategy. Despite recent challenges in profitability, the focus on diverse sectors and a solid revenue base provides a foundation for potential future growth. The attractive dividend yield may also appeal to investors seeking income alongside capital appreciation.
AI Generated • Sep 19, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Employees

0

Website

yfmep.com

Headquarters

Leeds, WY LS1 2JZ, GB

BSV Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

100.00%

Operating Margin

84.75%

Net Income Margin

84.75%

Return on Equity

1.91%

Return on Capital

0.53%

Return on Assets

2.47%

Earnings Yield

0.36%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

2.87%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£301.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

415.91M

Volume

3.29M

Avg. Volume

52.13K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£9.71M

Operating Income

£11.19M

EBITDA

£11.19M

Operating Cash Flow

-£352.00K

Capital Expenditure

£0.00

Free Cash Flow

-£352.00K

Cash & ST Invst.

£25.84M

Total Debt

£0.00

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc Performance Analysis

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-03-31GBP 7,207,00016.3%
20242024-03-31GBP 8,520,00018.2%
20252025-03-31GBP 6,428,000-24.6%
20262026-03-31GBP 6,532,0001.6%
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-09-30-76.6%
Q42025-03-3162.1%
Q22025-09-30-24.7%
Q42025-12-31-27.0%
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-03-31GBP 0.07-64.1%
20242024-03-31GBP 0.04-33.6%
20252025-03-31GBP 0.02-49.1%
20262026-03-31GBP 0.00-88.2%
British Smaller Companies Vct Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-09-30-97.3%
Q42025-03-312266.7%
Q22025-09-30-28.6%
Q42025-12-31-118.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£2.20M

-79.1%

Gross Profit

£4.31M

-39.6%

Gross Margin

1.96%

N/A

Market Cap

£301.53MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

-£1.00M

-111.8%

EBITDA

-£1.00M

-105.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£25.84M

-71.2%

Total Debt

£0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

£0.00

-100.0%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

£0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

2.47%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.47%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£1.14M

-644.8%

Operating Cash Flow

-£1.14M

-644.8%

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Questions About BSV

What is the current price of British Smaller Companies Vct Plc?

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc is trading at £0.72 per share.

What is the 52-week range for British Smaller Companies Vct Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, British Smaller Companies Vct Plc has traded between £0.48 and £0.78.

How much debt does British Smaller Companies Vct Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, British Smaller Companies Vct Plc reported total debt of £0.00.

How much cash does British Smaller Companies Vct Plc have on hand?

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc reported £122.32M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is British Smaller Companies Vct Plc’s dividend yield?

British Smaller Companies Vct Plc does not currently have a dividend yield.

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