BlackRock Smaller TrustCHIX:BRSCL 38 EV-to-FCF is 5.77 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 12.25. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BRSCL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks better than 80.6% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BlackRock Smaller Trust's Enterprise Value is £694.52 Mil.
BlackRock Smaller Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £120.30 Mil. Therefore, BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 5.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BRSCl'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -119.41 Med: 12.25 Max: 447.71
Current: 5.77
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BlackRock Smaller Trust was 447.71. The lowest was -119.41. And the median was 12.25.
CHIX:BRSCl's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 80.6% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.55
vs CHIX:BRSCl: 5.77
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 £2.716.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £694.52 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock Smaller Trust's Free Cash Flow 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 (CHIX:BRSCL) has a EV-to-FCF of 5.77 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BlackRock Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 12.25. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #182 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 5.77 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.25. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 5.77 is 60.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #182 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BlackRock Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock Smaller Trust ranks #182 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places BlackRock Smaller Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. BlackRock Smaller Trust's value of 5.77 is 60.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.25 vs. the industry median of 14.55, BlackRock Smaller Trust has consistently been below 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.55, based on 938 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 5.77 is 60.3% below 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BlackRock Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 5.77, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 12.25. 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 (CHIX:BRSCL) has a current EV-to-FCF of 5.77. The current EV-to-FCF is 5.77, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 12.25 and 60.3% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.55. BlackRock Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BlackRock Smaller Trust (CHIX:BRSCL), the current EV-to-FCF is 5.77 as of Jul. 06, 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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