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Aberforth Smaller TrustLSE:ASL +0.47%37 EV-to-OCF is 29.31 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 32.04. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks worse than 83.7% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Aberforth Smaller Trust's Enterprise Value is £1,399.37 Mil.
Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £47.75 Mil. Therefore, Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 29.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.69 Med: 32.04 Max: 175.93
Current: 29.31
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Aberforth Smaller Trust was 175.93. The lowest was 18.69. And the median was 32.04.
LSE:ASL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 83.7% of 1509
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.32
vs LSE:ASL: 29.31
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.
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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Aberforth Smaller Trust's share price for today is £17.04.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £1.157.
* 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.
* 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, Aberforth 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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £1,399.37 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was £47.75 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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a EV-to-OCF of 29.31 as of Aug. 01, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 32.04. Over the past decade, Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.69 to 175.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #1263 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 29.31 is near median its 10-year median of 32.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.69 to a high of 175.93. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.32. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 29.31 is 363.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #1263 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #1263 out of 1509 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Aberforth Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.32. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 29.31 is 363.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberforth Smaller Trust's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 18.69 to 175.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.04 vs. the industry median of 6.32, 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 EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 6.32, based on 1,509 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. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 29.31 is 363.8% 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 6.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 29.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.04. 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?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a current EV-to-OCF of 29.31. The current EV-to-OCF is 29.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.04 and 363.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.32. Aberforth Smaller 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current EV-to-OCF is 29.31 as of Aug. 01, 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.
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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