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The European Smaller TrustCHIX:ESCTL 41 EV-to-OCF is 6.82 as of Aug. 15, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 21.10. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ESCTL with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,502 Asset Management companies, The European Smaller Trust ranks worse than 52.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:ESCTl'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.34 Med: 21.1 Max: 616.38
Current: 6.82
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The European Smaller Trust was 616.38. The lowest was -106.34. And the median was 21.10.
CHIX:ESCTl's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 52.2% of 1502
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.86
vs CHIX:ESCTl: 6.82
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTl) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
The European Smaller Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The European Smaller Trust's share price for today is £1.702.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The European Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.555.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
The European Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The European Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 European Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The European Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £868.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The European Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.3 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.
The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a EV-to-OCF of 6.82 as of Aug. 15, 2026. This is 68% below median its historical median of 21.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #784 out of 1502 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 6.82 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.10. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.86. The European Smaller Trust's value of 6.82 is 16.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #784 out of 1502 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #784 out of 1502 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The European Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.86. The European Smaller Trust's value of 6.82 is 16.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.10 vs. the industry median of 5.86, The European 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 EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.86, based on 1,502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 6.82 is 16.4% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 6.82, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 21.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a current EV-to-OCF of 6.82. The current EV-to-OCF is 6.82, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.10 and 16.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.86. The European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL), the current EV-to-OCF is 6.82 as of Aug. 15, 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 European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based trust focused on capital growth through equities in smaller and medium-sized European companies. It focuses on equities from smaller and medium-sized companies quoted, domiciled, listed, or operating across Europe, excluding the UK. Its portfolio includes industrial goods, technology, financials, business providers, basic materials, consumer goods, retail providers and natural resource sectors.
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