The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 20% Below Median

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What is The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT -0.82% 39 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 1.29. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, The Global Smaller Trust ranks worse than 61.7% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), The Global Smaller Trust's current share price is £1.926. The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was £1.87. The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:GSCT' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 1.29   Max: 1.84
Current: 1.04

During the past 13 years, The Global Smaller Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.84. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 1.29.

LSE:GSCT's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
61.7% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs LSE:GSCT: 1.04

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

The Global Smaller Trust's adjusted book value per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was £1.960. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is £1.87 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr26.

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The Global Smaller Trust  (LSE:GSCT) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* 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.

The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

The Global Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.13 0.93 0.96 0.84 1.00

The Global Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.96 0.00 0.84 0.00 1.00

LSE:GSCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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The Global Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1.926/1.87
=1.03

* 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.

The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 is calculated as:

For example, The Global Smaller Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Apr26 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Apr26 (Change)*Current CPI (Apr26)
=1.96/141.8000*141.8000
=1.960

Current CPI (Apr26) = 141.8000.

The Global Smaller Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201704 1.283 103.200 1.763
201804 1.384 105.500 1.860
201904 1.417 107.600 1.867
202004 1.203 108.600 1.571
202104 1.750 110.400 2.248
202204 1.720 119.000 2.050
202304 1.637 128.300 1.809
202404 1.759 132.200 1.887
202504 1.647 137.700 1.696
202604 1.960 141.800 1.960

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 mean?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 1.29. Over the past decade, The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 1.84. According to the industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #617 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 61.7%.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 1.84. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 1.03 is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #617 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Global Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Global Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #617 out of 1000 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places The Global Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 1.03 is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, The Global Smaller Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.82 to 1.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.29 vs. the industry median of 0.85, The Global Smaller Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,000 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Global Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 21.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Global Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 1.29 and 21.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 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.

The Global Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 78 Cannon Street, Cannon Place, London, GBR, EC4N 6AG
The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC offers investors access to a broad spread International smaller companies portfolio. Its investment objective is to invest in smaller companies world-wide to secure a high total return. The portfolio consists of individual smaller company investments within the the USA, UK, and European markets, and fund holdings targeting smaller companies in Japan, Asia, Latin America, and other smaller territories.
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