Aberforth Smaller TrustLSE:ASL +0.50%57 FCF Yield % is 3.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 3.30. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,512 Asset Management companies, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks better than 56.08% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Aberforth Smaller Trust FCF Yield % Related Terms
Aberforth Smaller Trust FCF Yield % 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, Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a FCF Yield % of 3.79 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.30. Over the past decade, Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.60 to 5.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #664 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 43.9%.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield % too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current FCF Yield % of 3.79 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 5.47. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 3.79 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #664 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #664 out of 1512 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Aberforth Smaller Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.19. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 3.79 is 73.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Aberforth Smaller Trust's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.60 to 5.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.30 vs. the industry median of 2.19, Aberforth 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 FCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.19, based on 1,512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current FCF Yield % of 3.79 is 73.1% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current FCF Yield % is 3.79, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.48, compared to a current price of £16.16 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.79, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.30 and 73.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.19. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current FCF Yield % is 3.79 as of Jun. 26, 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.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £16.16 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.48.
GuruFocus considers Aberforth Smaller Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASL:
FCF Yield %: 3.79 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.30)
GF Value™: £13.48 vs. price of £16.16 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the Asset Management median (#664 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK based closed-ended investment trust. Its objective is to achieve a net asset value total return (with dividends reinvested) greater than that of the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies) over the long term. The Company also aims to achieve its objective by investing in small United Kingdom quoted companies. It invests in various sectors, such as technology, telecommunications, health care, financials, real estate, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, industrials, basic materials and energy.
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