Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 12.46 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:AUSC Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust PLC LSE:AUSC
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What is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust LSE:AUSC +0.20% 37 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.46 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 11.97. GuruFocus rates LSE:AUSC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks worse than 73.87% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current share price is £5.11. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £0.41. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 12.46.

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

LSE:AUSC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.65   Med: 11.97   Max: 15.26
Current: 12.55

During the past 13 years, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 15.26. The lowest was 6.65. And the median was 11.97.

LSE:AUSC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
73.87% of 907 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.57 vs LSE:AUSC: 12.55

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.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was £0.260. 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 £0.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun25.

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Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust  (LSE:AUSC) 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.


Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
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LSE:AUSC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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.


Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

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

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


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Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=5.11/0.41
=12.46

* 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.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 is calculated as:

For example, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Jun25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun25 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun25)
=0.26/138.4000*138.4000
=0.260

Current CPI (Jun25) = 138.4000.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 0.138 101.000 0.189
201706 1.177 103.500 1.574
201806 1.035 105.900 1.353
201906 -0.013 107.900 -0.017
202006 -0.024 108.800 -0.031
202106 2.184 111.400 2.713
202206 -1.980 120.500 -2.274
202306 -0.408 129.400 -0.436
202406 0.712 133.000 0.741
202506 0.260 138.400 0.260

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 12.46 mean?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.46 as of Jul. 31, 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 Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.97. Over the past decade, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.65 to 15.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #670 out of 907 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.46 is near median its 10-year median of 11.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.65 to a high of 15.26. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's value of 12.46 is 64.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #670 out of 907 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #670 out of 907 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's value of 12.46 is 64.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 6.65 to 15.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.97 vs. the industry median of 7.57, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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 7.57, based on 907 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. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.46 is 64.6% 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 Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.46, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 12.46. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.46, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.97 and 64.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.57. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 4 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 Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 12.46 as of Jul. 31, 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.

Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Business Description

Address 1 George Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH2 2LL
Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust PLC is an asset management company. The company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investment in UK-quoted smaller companies.
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