Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) FCF Yield %: 1.86 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 19% Above Median


LSE:SST Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust (The) PLC LSE:SST
53 GF Score
Price £2.74
GF Value £6.23
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) FCF Yield %?

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) LSE:SST +1.11% 53 FCF Yield % is 1.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 1.56. GuruFocus rates LSE:SST with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of £6.23 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks worse than 51.36% 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, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is £5.69 Mil, and Market Cap is £305.69 Mil. Therefore, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % for today is 1.86%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:SST' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.12   Med: 1.56   Max: 11.93
Current: 1.86


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) was 11.93%. The lowest was -2.12%. And the median was 1.56%.

LSE:SST's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
51.36% of 1509 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.2 vs LSE:SST: 1.86

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was -6.21%.


Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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.


Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) FCF Yield % Related Terms


Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'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.

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) FCF Yield % Chart

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.70 1.67 1.52 1.58 1.69

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
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 -0.59 3.69 0.48 2.92 0.40

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

For the Asset Management subindustry, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'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.


Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) FCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % falls into.


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Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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.

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=5.849 / 345.348
=1.69%

Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0.642 * 2 / 321.40875
=0.40%

* 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 1.86 mean?
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) has a FCF Yield % of 1.86 as of Jun. 28, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 1.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #775 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % too high?
Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % of 1.86 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. The Asset Management industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s value of 1.86 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #775 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s FCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) ranks #775 out of 1509 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 2.20. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s value of 1.86 is 15.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 2.20, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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 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. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % of 1.86 is 15.5% 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 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 Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) 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. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s current FCF Yield % is 1.86, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.23, compared to a current price of £2.74 — trading 56% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.86, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 15.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.20. Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 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 Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST), the current FCF Yield % is 1.86 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.

Is Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) (LSE:SST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.74 is trading 56% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.23. GuruFocus considers Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:SST:

  • FCF Yield %: 1.86 (19% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
  • GF Value™: £6.23 vs. price of £2.74 (56% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.5% below the Asset Management median (#775 of 1509)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Scottish Oriental Smaller Trust (The) Business Description

Address 28 Walker Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7HR
Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust (The) PLC is a investment trusts in the Asian equity category with a specialist focus on smaller companies. The objective of the Company is to achieve long-term capital growth by carefully selecting quality companies with franchises at reasonable valuations.
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