The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) YoY EPS Growth: 156.83% (As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:GSCT The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:GSCT
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What is The Global Smaller Trust YoY EPS Growth?

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT 31 YoY EPS Growth is 156.83% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 156.83%.

The Global Smaller Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.08.

The Global Smaller Trust YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 Global Smaller Trust YoY EPS Growth Chart

The Global Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
YoY EPS Growth
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The Global Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth 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 333.93 136.94 -157.20 526.83 156.83
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The Global Smaller Trust YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Apr. 2025 ) |
=(0.338--0.091)/ | -0.091 |
=471.43 %

The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(0.079--0.139)/ | -0.139 |
=156.83 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 156.83% mean?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a YoY EPS Growth of 156.83% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is 156.83%. Overall, The Global Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth compare to BLK and BX?
The Global Smaller Trust's YoY EPS Growth of 156.83% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. The Global Smaller Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is 156.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current YoY EPS Growth of 156.83%. The current YoY EPS Growth is 156.83%. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current YoY EPS Growth is 156.83% as of Apr. 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 Global Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 78 Cannon Street, Cannon Place, London, GBR, EC4N 6AG
The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC offers investors access to a broad spread International smaller companies portfolio. Its investment objective is to invest in smaller companies world-wide to secure a high total return. The portfolio consists of individual smaller company investments within the the USA, UK, and European markets, and fund holdings targeting smaller companies in Japan, Asia, Latin America, and other smaller territories.
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