The Global Smaller Companies Trust (GSCT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The trust offers investor access to a broadly spread global smaller companies portfolio. The portfolio consists of individual smaller company investments within the US, UK and European markets, and fund holdings targeting smaller companies in Japan, Asia, Latin America and other smaller territories. The dividend of the Company has risen for 53 years in a row, benefiting from a growing income stream from the investment portfolio. Past performance is not a guide to future performance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 151.40 to 151.97
• 50-Day Range: 152 to 164.80
• 52-Week Range: 150.40 to 172.80
• Volume: 154,648 shs
• Average Volume: 848,538 shs
• Market Capitalization: £729.75 million
• P/E Ratio: 1.22
• Dividend Yield: 1.32%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

GSCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GSCT shares performed this year?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust's stock was trading at GBX 163 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, GSCT shares have decreased by 6.9% and is now trading at GBX 151.80.
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How were The Global Smaller Companies Trust's earnings last quarter?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December, 17th. The company reported $1.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The Global Smaller Companies Trust had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 77.62% and a net margin of 845.39%.

How do I buy shares of The Global Smaller Companies Trust?

Shares of GSCT stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 12/17/2024
• Ex-Dividend for 1/23 Dividend: 12/24/2024
• Dividend Payable: 1/23/2025
• Today: 3/13/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:GSCT
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.fandc.com
• Phone: 0207 628 8000
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: N/A
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 123.93
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 1.23
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £598.28 million
• Net Margins: 845.39%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 77.62%
• Return on Assets: -1.80%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 5.91
• Current Ratio: 0.81
• Quick Ratio: 0.64

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £70.77 million
• Price / Sales: 10.33
• Cash Flow: GBX 2.52 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 60.33
• Book Value: GBX 169.32 per share
• Price / Book: 0.90

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 480,728,390
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £731.39 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.01