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The Global Smaller TrustLSE:GSCT +0.51%38 Equity-to-Asset is 0.94 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.94. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,633 Asset Management companies, The Global Smaller Trust ranks better than 69.99% on this metric.
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
The Global Smaller Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
The Global Smaller Trust Equity-to-Asset 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.
LSE:GSCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
The Global Smaller Trust Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
The Global Smaller Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.94 as of Apr. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.94. Over the past decade, The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.93 to 0.95. According to the industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #490 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.94 is near median its 10-year median of 0.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.93 to a high of 0.95. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 0.94 is 13.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #490 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Global Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Global Smaller Trust's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #490 out of 1633 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts The Global Smaller Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 0.94 is 13.3% above this benchmark. Historically, The Global Smaller Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.93 to 0.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.94 vs. the industry median of 0.83, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Global Smaller Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.94 is 13.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Global Smaller Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.94, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.94. 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.94. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.94, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.94 and 13.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.94 as of Apr. 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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