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Pembroke VCT PLC (GB:PEMB)
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Pembroke VCT

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Neutral 60 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
98.00 p
▲(8.29% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:09/29/26
The score is primarily driven by mixed financial performance: a very strong, low-leverage balance sheet is offset by consistently negative operating/free cash flow and historically volatile profitability. Valuation is supported by a high dividend yield but tempered by a higher P/E, while technical signals are broadly neutral with slight positive bias.
Positive Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Debt-free financing and a growing equity base give the trust substantial balance-sheet resilience. This reduces solvency pressure and preserves capacity to support portfolio commitments or absorb periods when investment returns are uneven over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative cash flow
Operating and free cash flow have remained negative in every year shown, including FY2025 and FY2026 when net income was positive. Persistent cash outflows weaken earnings quality and may require reliance on the trust’s capital base, limiting flexibility for new investments or distributions.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-free balance sheet
Debt-free financing and a growing equity base give the trust substantial balance-sheet resilience. This reduces solvency pressure and preserves capacity to support portfolio commitments or absorb periods when investment returns are uneven over the next several quarters.
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Pembroke VCT (PEMB) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Pembroke VCT Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Pembroke VCT plc is a venture capital trust dedicated to providing funding across all stages of a company's growth, from early-stage startups to more developed and established enterprises. Its investment focus is primarily on businesses operating ...
How the Company Makes Money
Pembroke VCT makes money primarily through investment returns generated by its portfolio of qualifying investments. The main economic driver is capital appreciation: if the value of an investee company increases and Pembroke exits the investment (...

Pembroke VCT Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong balance sheet strength (no meaningful debt and rising equity) supports resilience, but overall financial quality is held back by volatile earnings (losses in FY2023–FY2024 followed by a rebound in FY2026) and persistently negative operating/free cash flow in every year provided, including profitable periods.
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
86
Very Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
BreakdownMar 2025Mar 2024Mar 2023Mar 2022Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue16.16M1.84M-9.64M-8.52M25.67M
Gross Profit10.77M1.84M-9.60M-12.67M29.96M
EBITDA9.85M443.00K0.000.0024.68M
Net Income9.85M443.00K-10.47M-9.26M24.11M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets291.70M261.66M228.86M217.75M202.64M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments56.63M36.79M46.25M32.49M39.61M
Total Debt0.000.000.000.00625.00K
Total Liabilities5.47M9.99M4.78M692.00K2.05M
Stockholders Equity286.22M251.67M224.07M216.08M200.59M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-4.50M-2.05M-4.59M-4.23M-3.71M
Operating Cash Flow-4.50M-2.05M-4.59M-4.23M-3.71M
Investing Cash Flow-25.72M-9.72M-11.49M-20.51M-12.91M
Financing Cash Flow20.05M32.31M29.84M17.62M43.81M

Pembroke VCT Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
60
Neutral
£273.59M25.343.63%6.95%168.58%1508.70%
47
Neutral
£2.29M-1.11-57.16%―112.02%31.51%
43
Neutral
£29.84M-7.77-11.83%3.51%――
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:PEMB
Pembroke VCT
93.50
3.00
3.31%
GB:GV1O
Gresham House Renewable Energy VCT 1 PLC
5.50
-3.11
-36.11%
GB:GV1A
Gresham House Renewable Energy VCT 1 Plc Class A
5.05
0.00
0.00%
GB:PUAL
Puma Alpha VCT Plc
85.50
-12.00
-12.31%
GB:BSFA
BSF Enterprise PLC
1.13
-2.13
-65.38%
GB:PU13
Puma VCT 13 PLC
117.50
1.00
0.86%

Pembroke VCT Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Pembroke VCT shareholders back all AGM resolutions, reinforcing capital flexibility
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Pembroke VCT plc reported that all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting on 16 September 2026 were passed, including the adoption of accounts for the year to 31 March 2026 and approval of the directors’ remuneration report. Shareholders ...
Delistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and Financing
Pembroke VCT launches up to £60m B share offer via new prospectus
Positive
Sep 14, 2026
Pembroke VCT plc has published a new prospectus for an offer of up to £40 million of B Ordinary Shares, with an additional over-allotment facility of up to £20 million. The new shares will be listed on the FCA’s Official List and a...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Pembroke VCT Confirms Total Voting Rights at 292.6 Million Shares
Neutral
Aug 28, 2026
Pembroke VCT plc has confirmed that, as of 28 August 2026, its share capital comprises 292,605,312 B Ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights, and that it holds no shares in treasury. This disclosure sets the total number of voting rights...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Pembroke VCT Confirms Total Voting Rights at 292.6 Million Shares
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
Pembroke VCT plc has reported that, as of 31 July 2026, its share capital comprises 292,605,312 B Ordinary shares, all of which carry voting rights, and the company holds no shares in treasury. This disclosure sets the total number of voting right...
Delistings and Listing ChangesPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Pembroke VCT Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights After New B Share Admission
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
Pembroke VCT plc has admitted 419,645 new B Ordinary Shares to trading on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market, as part of its ongoing £40 million subscription offer, taking the total number of B Ordinary Shares in issue to 292,605,3...
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Sep 29, 2026