Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr (LSE:MTU) GF Score: 35/100 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr GF Score?

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr LSE:MTU +0.93% 35 GF Score is 35 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 37.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:MTU with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr has the GF Score of 35, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 4/10
2. Profitability Rank : 1/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 8/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr  (LSE:MTU) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr GF Score Related Terms

LSE:MTU vs BLK, BX, KKR: GF Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr GF Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 35 mean?
Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr (LSE:MTU) has a GF Score of 35 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.00. Over the past decade, Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score has ranged from 20.00 to 45.00.
Is Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score too high?
Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's current GF Score of 35 is near median its 10-year median of 37.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.00 to a high of 45.00. Overall, Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score compare to BLK and BX?
Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's GF Score of 35 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's own GF Score has ranged from 20.00 to 45.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr and its competitors. Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's current GF Score is 35, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr stock overvalued right now?
Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr (LSE:MTU) has a current GF Score of 35. The current GF Score is 35, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.00. Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr (LSE:MTU), the current GF Score is 35 as of Jul. 16, 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.

Montanaro UK Smaller Inv Tr Business Description

Address 53 Threadneedle Street, London, GBR, EC2R 8AR
Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Inv Tr PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. Its investment objective is capital appreciation through investing in small quoted companies, which are listed on the London Stock Exchange or traded on the Alternative Investment Market and to outperform its benchmark, the Deutsche Numis Smaller Companies Index. The company seeks to achieve its objective by investing in a diversified portfolio of quoted UK small companies.
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