BlackRock Smaller Trust (CHIX:BRSCL) Cash Flow from Operations: £120.30 Mil (TTM As of Feb. 2026)

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What is BlackRock Smaller Trust Cash Flow from Operations?

BlackRock Smaller Trust CHIX:BRSCL 31 Cash Flow from Operations is £120.30 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BRSCL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the six months ended in Feb. 2026, BlackRock Smaller Trust's Net Income From Continuing Operations was £47.35 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was £0.00 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was £4.07 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was £0.00 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was £0.00 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was £0.00 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was £0.00 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was £-22.94 Mil. In all, BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £28.48 Mil.


BlackRock Smaller Trust  (CHIX:BRSCl) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's net income from continuing operations for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £47.35 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

BlackRock Smaller Trust's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's change in working capital for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £4.07 Mil. It means BlackRock Smaller Trust's working capital increased by £4.07 Mil from Aug. 2025 to Feb. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's cash flow from deferred tax for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's asset impairment charge for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's stock based compensation for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.00 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

BlackRock Smaller Trust's cash flow from others for the six months ended in Feb. 2026 was £-22.94 Mil.


BlackRock Smaller Trust Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


BlackRock Smaller Trust Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BlackRock Smaller Trust Cash Flow from Operations Chart

BlackRock Smaller Trust Annual Data
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Cash Flow from Operations
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BlackRock Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
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BlackRock Smaller Trust Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £120.30 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of £120.30 Mil mean?
BlackRock Smaller Trust (CHIX:BRSCL) has a Cash Flow from Operations of £120.30 Mil as of Feb. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for BlackRock Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations is £120.30 Mil. Overall, BlackRock Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations compare to BLK and BX?
BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations of £120.30 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for BlackRock Smaller Trust and its competitors. BlackRock Smaller Trust's current Cash Flow from Operations is £120.30 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Smaller Trust (CHIX:BRSCL) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of £120.30 Mil. The current Cash Flow from Operations is £120.30 Mil. BlackRock Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Smaller Trust (CHIX:BRSCL), the current Cash Flow from Operations is £120.30 Mil as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

BlackRock Smaller Trust Business Description

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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for shareholders through investment mainly in smaller UK quoted companies. The company mainly attracts long-term private and institutional investors wanting to benefit from the growth prospects of smaller companies. It focuses on investing UK smaller companies which are listed on the London Stock Exchange or on the Alternative Investment Market. The firm has adopted a consistent investment process, focusing on good quality growth companies that are trading well and it also considers sector weightings and underlying themes and method of stock selection.
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