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What is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust EV-to-FCF?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth TrustLSE:AUSC +0.50%37 EV-to-FCF is 28.14 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 105.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:AUSC with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks worse than 73.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:AUSC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.14 Med: 105.21 Max: 346.4
Current: 28.14
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust was 346.40. The lowest was 28.14. And the median was 105.21.
LSE:AUSC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 73.16% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.49
vs LSE:AUSC: 28.14
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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) EV-to-FCF Explanation
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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's share price for today is £4.995.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £-0.120.
* 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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust EV-to-FCF 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, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current Enterprise Value is £256.61 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £9.12 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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) has a EV-to-FCF of 28.14 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 105.21. Over the past decade, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 28.14 to 346.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #684 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 28.14 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 105.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.14 to a high of 346.40. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's value of 28.14 is 94.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #684 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust ranks #684 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.49. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's value of 28.14 is 94.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 28.14 to 346.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 105.21 vs. the industry median of 14.49, Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.49, based on 935 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. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 28.14 is 94.2% 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-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 Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 28.14, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 105.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC) has a current EV-to-FCF of 28.14. The current EV-to-FCF is 28.14, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 105.21 and 94.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.49. Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust (LSE:AUSC), the current EV-to-FCF is 28.14 as of Jul. 14, 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.
Aberdeen UK Smaller Growth Trust Business Description
Aberdeen UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust PLC is an asset management company. The company's objective is to achieve long-term capital growth by investment in UK-quoted smaller companies.
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