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The Global Smaller Companies Trust (GSCT) Competitors

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GSCT vs. CTY, BPT, TEM, QLT, and HICL

Should you buy The Global Smaller Companies Trust stock or one of its competitors? The Global Smaller Companies Trust's main competitors and comparable companies include City of London (CTY), Bridgepoint Group (BPT), Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (TEM), Quilter (QLT), and HICL Infrastructure (HICL). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does The Global Smaller Companies Trust compare to City of London?

City of London (LON:CTY) and The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and institutional ownership.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to City of London's net margin of 97.40%. City of London's return on equity of 22.92% beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
City of London97.40% 22.92% 4.00%
The Global Smaller Companies Trust 228.40%17.88%-1.80%

In the previous week, City of London had 1 more articles in the media than The Global Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for City of London and 0 mentions for The Global Smaller Companies Trust. City of London's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled The Global Smaller Companies Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
City of London Neutral
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Neutral

City of London pays an annual dividend of GBX 21.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.6%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. City of London pays out 18.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

City of London has a beta of 0.869, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.189, suggesting that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has lower revenue, but higher earnings than City of London. City of London is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Global Smaller Companies Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
City of London£568.96M5.33£294.08M£113.995.16
The Global Smaller Companies Trust£149.42M5.41£598.28M£33.835.79

8.7% of City of London shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of City of London shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

City of London beats The Global Smaller Companies Trust on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Global Smaller Companies Trust compare to Bridgepoint Group?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) and Bridgepoint Group (LON:BPT) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, risk, profitability, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Bridgepoint Group. The Global Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Bridgepoint Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Global Smaller Companies Trust£149.42M5.41£598.28M£33.835.79
Bridgepoint Group£583.70M5.01£45.58M£3.00110.49

Bridgepoint Group has a consensus price target of GBX 390, indicating a potential upside of 17.66%. Given Bridgepoint Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Bridgepoint Group is more favorable than The Global Smaller Companies Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Bridgepoint Group
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Bridgepoint Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 9.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.8%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Bridgepoint Group pays out 313.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to Bridgepoint Group's net margin of 4.18%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 17.88% beat Bridgepoint Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Global Smaller Companies Trust228.40% 17.88% -1.80%
Bridgepoint Group 4.18%2.71%3.47%

In the previous week, Bridgepoint Group had 2 more articles in the media than The Global Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Bridgepoint Group and 0 mentions for The Global Smaller Companies Trust. Bridgepoint Group's average media sentiment score of 1.51 beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Bridgepoint Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Neutral
Bridgepoint Group Very Positive

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.189, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Bridgepoint Group has a beta of 1.388, meaning that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.1% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Bridgepoint Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Bridgepoint Group beats The Global Smaller Companies Trust on 12 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Global Smaller Companies Trust compare to Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) and Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust (LON:TEM) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 5.25 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust pays out 6.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's net margin of 96.24%. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's return on equity of 31.30% beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Global Smaller Companies Trust228.40% 17.88% -1.80%
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust 96.24%31.30%4.50%

7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 10.8% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.189, meaning that its stock price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust has a beta of 1.013, meaning that its stock price is 1% more volatile than the broader market.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust. Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than The Global Smaller Companies Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Global Smaller Companies Trust£149.42M5.41£598.28M£33.835.79
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust£781.18M3.80£130.50M£77.544.16

Summary

Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust beats The Global Smaller Companies Trust on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Global Smaller Companies Trust compare to Quilter?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) and Quilter (LON:QLT) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, media sentiment, valuation, earnings, profitability and institutional ownership.

Quilter has a consensus price target of GBX 210.86, indicating a potential upside of 7.42%. Given Quilter's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Quilter is more favorable than The Global Smaller Companies Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Quilter
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86

The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Quilter pays an annual dividend of GBX 6.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Quilter pays out 72.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 45.6% of Quilter shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Quilter shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to Quilter's net margin of 0.88%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 17.88% beat Quilter's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Global Smaller Companies Trust228.40% 17.88% -1.80%
Quilter 0.88%8.39%0.21%

In the previous week, Quilter had 1 more articles in the media than The Global Smaller Companies Trust. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Quilter and 0 mentions for The Global Smaller Companies Trust. Quilter's average media sentiment score of 0.45 beat The Global Smaller Companies Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Quilter is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Neutral
Quilter Neutral

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Quilter. The Global Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Quilter, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Global Smaller Companies Trust£149.42M5.41£598.28M£33.835.79
Quilter£13.46B0.20£49.61M£8.6022.83

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.189, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Quilter has a beta of 0.824, indicating that its share price is 18% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Quilter beats The Global Smaller Companies Trust on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does The Global Smaller Companies Trust compare to HICL Infrastructure?

The Global Smaller Companies Trust (LON:GSCT) and HICL Infrastructure (LON:HICL) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, risk, dividends, valuation and analyst recommendations.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a beta of 1.189, indicating that its share price is 19% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, HICL Infrastructure has a beta of 0.515, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market.

7.9% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.0% of HICL Infrastructure shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of The Global Smaller Companies Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of HICL Infrastructure shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than HICL Infrastructure. The Global Smaller Companies Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than HICL Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
The Global Smaller Companies Trust£149.42M5.41£598.28M£33.835.79
HICL Infrastructure£277.40M9.19£101.36M£13.809.93

In the previous week, The Global Smaller Companies Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled HICL Infrastructure'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Neutral
HICL Infrastructure Neutral

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
HICL Infrastructure
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

The Global Smaller Companies Trust has a net margin of 228.40% compared to HICL Infrastructure's net margin of 88.60%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust's return on equity of 17.88% beat HICL Infrastructure's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
The Global Smaller Companies Trust228.40% 17.88% -1.80%
HICL Infrastructure 88.60%8.82%0.58%

The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 3 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. HICL Infrastructure pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.33 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.1%. The Global Smaller Companies Trust pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. HICL Infrastructure pays out 60.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

The Global Smaller Companies Trust and HICL Infrastructure tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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GSCT vs. The Competition

MetricThe Global Smaller Companies TrustCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£808.91M£5.67B£14.11B£2.88B
Dividend Yield1.60%7.39%5.87%6.10%
P/E Ratio5.7938.4029.39368.46
Price / Sales5.411,254.74517.4483,426.45
Price / Cash60.3348.2830.4227.89
Price / Book1.163.742.847.08
Net Income£598.28M£417.12M£1.31B£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.62%0.38%0.63%0.54%
1 Month Performance2.09%1.34%1.58%3.02%
1 Year Performance17.25%6.49%11.85%64.50%

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
GSCT
The Global Smaller Companies Trust
N/AGBX 195.80
-0.7%
N/A+18.1%£808.91M£149.42M5.79N/A
CTY
City of London
N/AGBX 593
flat
N/A+18.2%£3.06B£568.96M5.20N/A
BPT
Bridgepoint Group
2.6156 of 5 stars
GBX 345.61
+1.5%
GBX 390
+12.8%
+0.1%£3.05B£583.70M115.20391
TEM
Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust
N/AGBX 314.50
+1.1%
N/A+61.0%£2.90B£781.18M4.06N/A
QLT
Quilter
2.5433 of 5 stars
GBX 199.70
+0.7%
GBX 210.86
+5.6%
+18.0%£2.70B£13.46B23.222,983

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This page (LON:GSCT) was last updated on 8/17/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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