Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Market Cap: £1,334.86 Mil (As of Aug. 10, 2026)

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What is Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap?

Aberforth Smaller Trust LSE:ASL +1.41% 37 Market Cap is £1,334.86 Mil as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,660 Asset Management companies, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.

Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Aberforth Smaller Trust's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £16.32. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 77.42 Mil. Therefore, Aberforth Smaller Trust's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was £1,263.41 Mil.

Aberforth Smaller Trust's quarterly market cap declined from Jun. 2025 (£1,255.30 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£1,255.15 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 (£1,255.15 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (£1,263.41 Mil).

Aberforth Smaller Trust's annual market cap increased from Dec. 2023 (£1,163.24 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£1,232.23 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 (£1,232.23 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£1,255.15 Mil).

Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Aberforth Smaller Trust's Enterprise Value for Today is £1,419.67 Mil.


Aberforth Smaller Trust  (LSE:ASL) Market Cap Explanation

Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the company’s debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.

Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.


Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap Related Terms


Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap Chart

Aberforth Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Market Cap
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1,287.56 1,128.26 1,163.24 1,232.23 1,255.15

Aberforth Smaller Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Market Cap 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 1,272.20 1,232.23 1,255.30 1,255.15 1,263.41

LSE:ASL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Market Cap Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap falls into.


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Aberforth Smaller Trust Market Cap Calculation

Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.

Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Market Cap (A: Dec. 2025 )=Share Price (A: Dec. 2025 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=£15.74*79.743
=£1,255.15

Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Market Cap (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Share Price (Q: Jun. 2026 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=£16.32*77.415
=£1,263.41

* 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 Market Cap →
What does a Market Cap of £1,334.86 Mil mean?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a Market Cap of £1,334.86 Mil as of Aug. 10, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #199 out of 1660 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Market Cap is £1,334.86 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #199 out of 1660 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's Market Cap compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #199 out of 1660 companies for Market Cap. This places Aberforth Smaller Trust in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 200.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Asset Management company?
The median Market Cap among Asset Management companies is 200.12, based on 1,660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Market Cap is 200.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current Market Cap is £1,334.86 Mil. 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?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a current Market Cap of £1,334.86 Mil. The current Market Cap is £1,334.86 Mil. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current Market Cap is £1,334.86 Mil as of Aug. 10, 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust Business Description

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