The European Smaller TrustLSE:ESCT +1.30%40 EV-to-FCF is 6.68 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 21.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESCT with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, The European Smaller Trust ranks better than 77.75% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, The European Smaller Trust's Enterprise Value is £850.8 Mil.
The European Smaller Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.3 Mil. Therefore, The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 6.68.
The historical rank and industry rank for The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ESCT'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -106.34 Med: 21.1 Max: 616.38
Current: 6.68
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of The European Smaller Trust was 616.38. The lowest was -106.34. And the median was 21.10.
LSE:ESCT's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 77.75% of 935
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.46
vs LSE:ESCT: 6.68
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.
The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT) 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.
The European Smaller Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
The European Smaller Trust's share price for today is £2.34.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The European Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.555.
* 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.
The European Smaller Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
The European Smaller 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, The European 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.
The European Smaller Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
The European Smaller Trust's current Enterprise Value is £850.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. The European Smaller Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £127.3 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.
The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.68 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 21.10. According to the industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #208 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 6.68 is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.10. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. The European Smaller Trust's value of 6.68 is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #208 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The European Smaller Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #208 out of 935 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places The European Smaller Trust in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.46. The European Smaller Trust's value of 6.68 is 53.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 21.10 vs. the industry median of 14.46, The European 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 14.46, 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. The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 6.68 is 53.8% 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 The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The European Smaller Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 6.68, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 21.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT) has a current EV-to-FCF of 6.68. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.68, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 21.10 and 53.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.46. The European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.68 as of Jul. 01, 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 European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based trust focused on capital growth through equities in smaller and medium-sized European companies. It focuses on equities from smaller and medium-sized companies quoted, domiciled, listed, or operating across Europe, excluding the UK. Its portfolio includes industrial goods, technology, financials, business providers, basic materials, consumer goods, retail providers and natural resource sectors.
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