The European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

The Company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and medium sized companies in Europe. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio. The Company invests 7% of its total assets. The Company invests in equities and other investments for long term, so as to secure its investment objective.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 195.60 to 197
• 50-Day Range: 163 to 196.80
• 52-Week Range: 155.45 to 197.80
• Volume: 122,695 shs
• Average Volume: 1.38 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £771.52 million
• P/E Ratio: 9.22
• Dividend Yield: 2.56%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

ESCT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ESCT shares performed this year?

The European Smaller Companies Trust's stock was trading at GBX 172 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ESCT shares have increased by 13.7% and is now trading at GBX 195.60.
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How were The European Smaller Companies Trust's earnings last quarter?

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 20th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The European Smaller Companies Trust had a net margin of 87.06% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.91%.

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

Shares of ESCT 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: 3/20/2025
• Record date for 5/2 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/2 Dividend: 4/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/02/2025
• Today: 5/27/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:ESCT
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.henderson.com
• Phone: 44 20 7818 1818
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 305
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 21.21
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £83.79 million
• Net Margins: 87.06%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 10.91%
• Return on Assets: 6.62%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 11.30
• Current Ratio: 0.08
• Quick Ratio: 0.04

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £96.24 million
• Price / Sales: 8.02
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: GBX 199.83 per share
• Price / Book: 0.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 394,437,496
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £771.52 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.25