The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc
Research The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc (GSCT) on Bullrun: market cap GBX 81.17B, P/E 5.8, dividend yield 1.6%. Explore financials, valuation history, model signals, and stock context.
Key Metrics
- TickerGSCT
- ExchangeLSE
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- SectorFinancial Services
- IndustryAsset Management
- CurrencyGBX
- Market capGBX 81.17B
- P/E5.8
- Dividend yield1.6%
- Financial periodFY2026
- RevenueGBP 149.42M
- Revenue growth478.6%
- Net incomeGBP 146.76M
- Free cash flowGBP 8.13M
Valuation Snapshot
latest market cap is GBX 81.17B; P/E is 5.8; dividend yield is 1.6%.
Peer valuation comparison
Latest P/E is 5.78x versus a Financial Services sector median of 13.84x (58.3% below).
Latest dividend yield is 1.63% versus a Financial Services sector median of 3.86% (57.7% below).
Five-year financial history
| Year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Gross margin | Diluted EPS | Cash | Total debt | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | GBP 149.42M | GBP 146.76M | GBP 8.13M | n/a | 0.34 | GBP 19.24M | GBP 50.70M | GBP 820.06M |
| FY2025 | -GBP 39.47M | -GBP 42.58M | GBP 10.60M | n/a | -0.09 | GBP 12.49M | GBP 51.05M | GBP 736.82M |
| FY2024 | GBP 70.49M | GBP 67.59M | GBP 9.66M | n/a | 0.13 | GBP 11.02M | GBP 51.46M | GBP 870.06M |
| FY2023 | -GBP 36.99M | -GBP 39.76M | GBP 9.48M | n/a | -0.07 | GBP 2.29M | GBP 52.03M | GBP 859.44M |
| FY2022 | -GBP 7.06M | -GBP 9.26M | GBP 5.77M | n/a | -0.02 | GBP 13.35M | GBP 54.78M | GBP 945.30M |
Valuation history
| Year | Snapshot date | Market cap | P/E | Dividend yield | Annual dividend/share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026-08-10 | GBX 81.17B | 5.8 | n/a | 0.03 |
Dividend history
Latest trailing dividend snapshot: annual dividend/share 0.03 GBX, yield 1.6%.
| Year | Dividends/share |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2.45 GBP |
| FY2025 | 3 GBP |
| FY2024 | 2.83 GBP |
| FY2023 | 2.35 GBP |
| FY2022 | 2.47 GBP |
About The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc
The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth and value stocks of small cap companies.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's market cap?
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's market capitalization is GBX 81.17B.
What is The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's P/E ratio?
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 5.8.
Does The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc pay a dividend?
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc has a dividend yield of 1.6%.
What does The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc do?
The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth and value stocks of small cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such factors as quality of management, position in targeted markets, strategy for growth, and cash flow dynamics to create its portfolio.