Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) EPS (Basic): £0.18 (TTM As of Sep. 2025)

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LSE:MTE Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:MTE
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What is Montanaro European Smaller Trust EPS (Basic)?

Montanaro European Smaller Trust LSE:MTE +0.87% 37 EPS (Basic) is £0.18 as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTE with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.21. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.18.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.21. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.18.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.21. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.18.

During the past 12 months, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -36.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Montanaro European Smaller Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 87.80% per year. The lowest was -50.50% per year. And the median was -5.10% per year.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust  (LSE:MTE) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

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Montanaro European Smaller Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS (Basic) 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.64 0.10 -0.12 0.08 -0.02

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.19 0.27 0.01 -0.03 0.21
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Montanaro European Smaller Trust EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Mar. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-4.237-0)/188.311
=-0.02

Montanaro European Smaller Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Sep. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(34.138-0)/160.780
=0.21

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.18

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of £0.18 mean?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a EPS (Basic) of £0.18 as of Sep. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Montanaro European Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.18. Overall, Montanaro European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to BLK and BX?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust's EPS (Basic) of £0.18 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Montanaro European Smaller Trust and its competitors. Montanaro European Smaller Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montanaro European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE) has a current EPS (Basic) of £0.18. The current EPS (Basic) is £0.18. Montanaro European 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Montanaro European Smaller Trust (LSE:MTE), the current EPS (Basic) is £0.18 as of Sep. 2025. 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.

Montanaro European Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 28 Walker Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7HR
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is an investment trust. The company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing principally in Continental European quoted smaller companies. Its benchmark index is the MSCI Europe SmallCap (ex UK) Index (in sterling terms). It has a presence in Sweden, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, France, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Austria. The company invests in Energy, Materials, Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Health Care, Financials, Information Technology, Communication Services, and Property sectors.
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