Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) FCF Yield %: 29.39 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 1489% Above Median


LSE:HSL Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC LSE:HSL
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What is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield %?

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust LSE:HSL +0.79% 26 FCF Yield % is 29.39 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 1489% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSL with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks better than 94.23% 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.

As of today, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £144.50 Mil, and Market Cap is £491.64 Mil. Therefore, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % for today is 29.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HSL' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 1.85   Max: 29.39
Current: 29.39


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Henderson Smaller Investment Trust was 29.39%. The lowest was 0.09%. And the median was 1.85%.

LSE:HSL's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
94.23% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.2 vs LSE:HSL: 29.39

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 337.61%.


Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield % Explanation

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.


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Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % can be seen below:

* 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.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield % Chart

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 1.96 3.73 1.85 16.52

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
FCF Yield % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.58 -3.28 9.83 22.67 31.00

LSE:HSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Henderson Smaller Investment 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.


Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % falls into.


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Henderson Smaller Investment Trust FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=95.169 / 575.98408
=16.52%

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=79.223 * 2 / 511.14492
=31.00%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of 29.39 mean?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) has a FCF Yield % of 29.39 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Henderson Smaller Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 1489% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 29.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #87 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % too high?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current FCF Yield % of 29.39 is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 29.39. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's value of 29.39 is 1235.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #87 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #87 out of 1509 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Henderson Smaller Investment Trust in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's value of 29.39 is 1235.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 29.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Henderson Smaller Investment 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 2.20, based on 1,509 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. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current FCF Yield % of 29.39 is 1235.9% 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 Henderson Smaller Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current FCF Yield % is 29.39, which is 1489% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) has a current FCF Yield % of 29.39. The current FCF Yield % is 29.39, which is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 1235.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.20. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL), the current FCF Yield % is 29.39 as of Jun. 28, 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.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Business Description

Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund. Its investment objective is to maximize shareholder's total returns by investing in smaller companies quoted in the United Kingdom. The company's only segment being the activity of investing in shares and securities for capital appreciation. Geographically, it operates only in the United Kingdom.
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