Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.05 (As of Dec. 2025)

What is Aberforth Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Aberforth Smaller Trust LSE:ASL -0.37% 57 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.48 (Modestly Overvalued). 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. Aberforth Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05.

Aberforth Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Dec. 2024 (0.07) to Dec. 2025 (0.05). It may suggest that Aberforth Smaller Trust is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Aberforth Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Aberforth Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

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

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	74.973	/	1467.022
	=	0.05

Aberforth 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 )
	=	74.973	/	1467.022
	=	0.05

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.05 mean?

Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.05 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 Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors.

Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Aberforth Smaller Trust's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.05. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BLK and BX?

Aberforth Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.05 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 Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Aberforth Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.48, compared to a current price of £16.18 — trading 20% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.05. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.05 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 Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £16.18 is trading 20% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.48. GuruFocus considers Aberforth Smaller Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASL:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.05
GF Value™: £13.48 vs. price of £16.18 (20% above fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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Aberforth Smaller Trust Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 14 Melville Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7NS

Website https://www.aberforth.co.uk

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a UK based closed-ended investment trust. Its objective is to achieve a net asset value total return (with dividends reinvested) greater than that of the Numis Smaller Companies Index (excluding Investment Companies) over the long term. The Company also aims to achieve its objective by investing in small United Kingdom quoted companies. It invests in various sectors, such as technology, telecommunications, health care, financials, real estate, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, industrials, basic materials and energy.

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