Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.00 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 29% Above Median


LSE:ASL Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:ASL
55 GF Score
Price £16.80
GF Value £13.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Aberforth Smaller Trust LSE:ASL -0.36% 55 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 12.37. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 904 Asset Management companies, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks worse than 81.86% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-09), Aberforth Smaller Trust's current share price is £16.80. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.05. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 16.00.

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

LSE:ASL' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.01   Med: 12.37   Max: 19.43
Current: 16.04

During the past 13 years, Aberforth Smaller Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 19.43. The lowest was 5.01. And the median was 12.37.

LSE:ASL's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
81.86% of 904 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.61 vs LSE:ASL: 16.04

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Aberforth Smaller Trust's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was £1.224. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is £1.05 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Aberforth Smaller Trust  (LSE:ASL) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Aberforth Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Aberforth Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 16.40 0.00 13.89 0.00 15.03

LSE:ASL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Aberforth Smaller Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=16.80/1.05
=16.00

* 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Aberforth Smaller Trust's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=1.224/139.9000*139.9000
=1.224

Current CPI (Dec25) = 139.9000.

Aberforth Smaller Trust Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201612 0.687 102.200 0.940
201712 2.830 105.000 3.771
201812 -2.318 107.100 -3.028
201912 3.359 108.500 4.331
202012 -2.415 109.400 -3.088
202112 4.193 114.700 5.114
202212 -1.776 125.300 -1.983
202312 1.202 130.500 1.289
202412 1.838 135.100 1.903
202512 1.224 139.900 1.224

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 16.00 mean?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 12.37. Over the past decade, Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.01 to 19.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #740 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.00 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.01 to a high of 19.43. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 16.00 is 110.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #740 out of 904 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #740 out of 904 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Aberforth Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 16.00 is 110.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberforth Smaller Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.01 to 19.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.37 vs. the industry median of 7.61, Aberforth 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.61, based on 904 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 16.00 is 110.2% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.00, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 12.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.48, compared to a current price of £16.80 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.00, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 12.37 and 110.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.61. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 16.00 as of Jul. 09, 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.

Is Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £16.80 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.48. GuruFocus considers Aberforth Smaller Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 16.00 (29% above median its 10-year median of 12.37)
  • GF Value™: £13.48 vs. price of £16.80 (24.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 55/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 110.2% above the Asset Management median (#740 of 904)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Aberforth Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 14 Melville Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7NS
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK based closed-ended investment trust. Its objective is to achieve a net asset value total return (with dividends reinvested) greater than that of the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies) over the long term. The Company also aims to achieve its objective by investing in small United Kingdom quoted companies. It invests in various sectors, such as technology, telecommunications, health care, financials, real estate, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, industrials, basic materials and energy.
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