RVT (Royce Small-Cap Trust) YoY EPS Growth: -100.00% (As of Dec. 2025)

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RVT Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc RVT
60 GF Score
Price $18.56
GF Value $16.62
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Royce Small-Cap Trust YoY EPS Growth?

Royce Small-Cap Trust RVT -0.70% 60 YoY EPS Growth is -100.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates RVT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -100.00%.

Royce Small-Cap Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00.

Royce Small-Cap Trust YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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Royce Small-Cap Trust YoY EPS Growth Chart

Royce Small-Cap Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EPS Growth
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Royce Small-Cap Trust Semi-Annual Data
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Royce Small-Cap Trust YoY EPS Growth Calculation

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

Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(2.9-1.35)/ | 1.35 |
=114.81 %

Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2024 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2024 )) |
=(0-0.7)/ | 0.7 |
=-100.00 %

* 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 YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -100.00% mean?
Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) has a YoY EPS Growth of -100.00% as of Dec. 2025. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Royce Small-Cap Trust and its competitors.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Royce Small-Cap Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is -100.00%. Overall, Royce Small-Cap Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth compare to NMZ and GOF?
Royce Small-Cap Trust's YoY EPS Growth of -100.00% 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust and its competitors. Royce Small-Cap Trust's current YoY EPS Growth is -100.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Royce Small-Cap Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.62, compared to a current price of $18.56 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -100.00%. Royce Small-Cap Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 4 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT), the current YoY EPS Growth is -100.00% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Royce Small-Cap Trust (RVT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Royce Small-Cap Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $18.56 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.62. GuruFocus considers Royce Small-Cap Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for RVT:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -100.00%
  • GF Value™: $16.62 vs. price of $18.56 (11.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 4 warning signs

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

Royce Small-Cap Trust Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, New York, NY, USA, 10010
Royce Small-Cap Trust Inc is a diversified closed-end investment company that invests in equity securities of small-cap companies. The company portfolio includes sectors such as Industrials, Financials, Information Technology, Health Care, and Consumer Discretionary.
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