North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (LSE:NAS) EPS (Basic): £0.22 (TTM As of Jan. 2026)


LSE:NAS North Atlantic Smaller Companies Inv Trust PLC LSE:NAS
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What is North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust EPS (Basic)?

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust LSE:NAS 43 EPS (Basic) is £0.22 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:NAS with a GF Score™ of 43/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-0.11. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.22.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-0.11. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.22.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-0.11. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.22.

During the past 12 months, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -29.20% 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, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 46.20% per year. The lowest was -74.10% per year. And the median was 14.40% per year.


North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust  (LSE:NAS) 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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North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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* 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.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.47 -0.67 0.02 0.32 0.22

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
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 0.47 -0.16 0.34 -0.11
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North Atlantic Smaller Inv 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.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Jan. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(29.301-0)/131.499
=0.22

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Jan. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-14.985-0)/131.065
=-0.11

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.22

* 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 £0.22 mean?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (LSE:NAS) has a EPS (Basic) of £0.22 as of Jan. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust and its competitors.
Is North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.22. Overall, North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to BLK and BX?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's EPS (Basic) of £0.22 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 North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust and its competitors. North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust stock overvalued right now?
North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (LSE:NAS) has a current EPS (Basic) of £0.22. The current EPS (Basic) is £0.22. North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 5 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 North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust (LSE:NAS), the current EPS (Basic) is £0.22 as of Jan. 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.

North Atlantic Smaller Inv Trust Business Description

Address 6 Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, GBR, W1J 8LD
North Atlantic Smaller Companies Inv Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based investment trust. The company's objective is to provide capital appreciation through investment in a portfolio of smaller companies mainly based in countries bordering the North Atlantic Ocean. Its only operating segment is the Investment business. The company invests in a diversified range of companies, both quoted and unquoted, on both sides of the Atlantic.
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