The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.06 (As of Dec. 2025)


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What is The European Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

The European Smaller Trust CHIX:ESCTL 40 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ESCTL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. The European Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.06.

The European Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Dec. 2024 (0.13) to Dec. 2025 (0.06). It may suggest that The European Smaller Trust is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

The European Smaller Trust  (CHIX:ESCTl) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

The European Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

The European Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The European Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

The European Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

The European Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.10 0.09 0.11 0.10 0.02

The European Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.12 0.10 0.13 0.02 0.06
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The European Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

The European Smaller Trust's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Jun. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Jun. 2025 )
=8.182/524.041
=0.02

The European Smaller Trust's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Total Assets (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=50.109/890.778
=0.06

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06 mean?
The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06 as of Dec. 2025. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is The European Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
The European Smaller Trust's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06. Overall, The European Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The European Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
The European Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. The European Smaller Trust's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The European Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06. The European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The European Smaller Trust (CHIX:ESCTL), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06 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.

The European Smaller Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges ESCT:UK
Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a United Kingdom-based trust focused on capital growth through equities in smaller and medium-sized European companies. It focuses on equities from smaller and medium-sized companies quoted, domiciled, listed, or operating across Europe, excluding the UK. Its portfolio includes industrial goods, technology, financials, business providers, basic materials, consumer goods, retail providers and natural resource sectors.
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