Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jun. 29, 2026)


LSE:ASL Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:ASL
57 GF Score
Price £16.24
GF Value £13.48
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Aberforth Smaller Trust Moat Score?

Aberforth Smaller Trust has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Aberforth Smaller Trust has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Aberforth Smaller Trust might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Aberforth Smaller Trust  (LSE:ASL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Aberforth Smaller Trust Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:ASL
57GF Score
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:ASL
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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 £16.24 is trading 20.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.48. GuruFocus considers Aberforth Smaller Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:ASL:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £13.48 vs. price of £16.24 (20.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 5 warning signs

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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.
57GF Score

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£16.24
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£13.48
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