The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.06 (As of Apr. 2026)


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

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT +0.31% 31 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 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 Global Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.06.

The Global Smaller Trust's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Apr. 2025 (0.07) to Apr. 2026 (0.06). It may suggest that The Global Smaller Trust is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

The Global Smaller Trust  (LSE:GSCT) 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 Global Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

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

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The historical data trend for The Global 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 Global Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

The Global Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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The Global Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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The Global Smaller Trust LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

The Global Smaller Trust's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (A: Apr. 2026 )
=50.7/872.619
=0.06

The Global Smaller Trust's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=50.7/872.619
=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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06 as of Apr. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
The Global 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 Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. The Global 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 Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.06. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.06 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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