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BlackRock Smaller TrustLSE:BRSC 31 EV-to-OCF is 5.68 as of Sep. 08, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 11.92. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRSC with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,497 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks worse than 50.37% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, BlackRock Smaller Trust's Enterprise Value is £682.70 Mil.
BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £120.30 Mil. Therefore, BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 5.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BRSC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.41 Med: 11.92 Max: 447.71
Current: 5.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of BlackRock Smaller Trust was 447.71. The lowest was -119.41. And the median was 11.92.
LSE:BRSC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 50.37% of 1497
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.56
vs LSE:BRSC: 5.68
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.
BlackRock Smaller Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BlackRock Smaller Trust's share price for today is £2.705.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £0.290.
* 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, BlackRock 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.
BlackRock Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £682.70 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £120.30 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.
BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) has a EV-to-OCF of 5.68 as of Sep. 08, 2026. This is 52% below median its historical median of 11.92. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #754 out of 1497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50.4%.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 5.68 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.92. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.56. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 5.68 is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #754 out of 1497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #754 out of 1497 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places BlackRock Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.56. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 5.68 is 2.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.92 vs. the industry median of 5.56, BlackRock 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 5.56, based on 1,497 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. BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 5.68 is 2.2% 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 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 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 5.68, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 11.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC) has a current EV-to-OCF of 5.68. The current EV-to-OCF is 5.68, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 11.92 and 2.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.56. BlackRock Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 1 warning sign 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 BlackRock Smaller Trust (LSE:BRSC), the current EV-to-OCF is 5.68 as of Sep. 08, 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.
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK-based investment trust company. Its investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth for shareholders through investment mainly in smaller UK quoted companies. The company mainly attracts long-term private and institutional investors wanting to benefit from the growth prospects of smaller companies. It focuses on investing UK smaller companies which are listed on the London Stock Exchange or on the Alternative Investment Market. The firm has adopted a consistent investment process, focusing on good quality growth companies that are trading well and it also considers sector weightings and underlying themes and method of stock selection.
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