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The Global Smaller TrustLSE:GSCT 39 EV-to-OCF is 103.32 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 129.66. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,501 Asset Management companies, The Global Smaller Trust ranks worse than 94.47% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GSCT'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.77 Med: 129.66 Max: 298.02
Current: 103.32
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of The Global Smaller Trust was 298.02. The lowest was 70.77. And the median was 129.66.
LSE:GSCT's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 94.47% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs LSE:GSCT: 103.32
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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) 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 Global Smaller Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The Global Smaller Trust's share price for today is £1.958.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Global Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.336.
* 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 Global Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
The Global 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 Global 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 Global Smaller Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
The Global Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £840.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The Global Smaller Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £8.1 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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a EV-to-OCF of 103.32 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is 20% below median its historical median of 129.66. Over the past decade, The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 70.77 to 298.02. According to the industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #1418 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 103.32 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 129.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.77 to a high of 298.02. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 103.32 is 1636.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #1418 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The Global Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Global Smaller Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #1418 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places The Global Smaller Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 103.32 is 1636.5% above this benchmark. Historically, The Global Smaller Trust's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 70.77 to 298.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 129.66 vs. the industry median of 5.95, The Global 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 5.95, based on 1,501 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 Global Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 103.32 is 1636.5% 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 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Global Smaller Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 103.32, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 129.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current EV-to-OCF of 103.32. The current EV-to-OCF is 103.32, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 129.66 and 1636.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current EV-to-OCF is 103.32 as of Aug. 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.
The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC offers investors access to a broad spread International smaller companies portfolio. Its investment objective is to invest in smaller companies world-wide to secure a high total return. The portfolio consists of individual smaller company investments within the the USA, UK, and European markets, and fund holdings targeting smaller companies in Japan, Asia, Latin America, and other smaller territories.
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