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

Company Overview

The Global Smaller Companies Trust seeks to provide investors with exposure to the long-term growth potential within the thousands of smaller sized companies listed on global stock-markets. We focus investment efforts on high quality, well managed, financially robust and profitable companies. In addition to a good track record, we want our holdings to be moving with the times and making the necessary investment in their businesses to take account of the changing world in which we live. Our team-based investment approach allows broad coverage and in-depth analysis of the companies in which we invest. The portfolio is intentionally diversified to give investors genuine global exposure across the spectrum of sectors, seeking out the best opportunities wherever they may be.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 167.40 to 168.06
• 50-Day Range: 160.60 to 170.20
• 52-Week Range: 131.94 to 170.37
• Volume: 251,926 shs
• Average Volume: 603,352 shs
• Market Capitalization: £741.37 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 0.02%
• 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 at the start of the year. Since then, GSCT stock has increased by 3.1% and is now trading at GBX 168.03.

How were The Global Smaller Companies Trust's earnings last quarter?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 1st. The company reported $2.84 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: 7/01/2025
• Today: 9/03/2025

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 (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX (0.09)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• 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: -£39.47 million
• Price / Sales: -18.80
• Cash Flow: GBX 2.78 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 60.33
• Book Value: GBX 169.32 per share
• Price / Book: 0.99

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 441,515,000
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £741.86 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.01