The European Smaller TrustLSE:ESCT -1.07%40 OCF Yield % is 16.10 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 649% above its 10-year median of 2.15. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESCT with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, The European Smaller Trust ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
The European Smaller Trust OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
The European Smaller Trust OCF Yield % Related Terms
The European Smaller Trust OCF Yield % Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, The European Smaller Trust's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
The European Smaller Trust OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The European Smaller Trust's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The European Smaller Trust's OCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 (LSE:ESCT) has a OCF Yield % of 16.10 as of Jun. 29, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 649% above median its historical median of 2.15. According to the industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #204 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is The European Smaller Trust's OCF Yield % too high?
The European Smaller Trust's current OCF Yield % of 16.10 is 649% above median its 10-year median of 2.15. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.66. The European Smaller Trust's value of 16.10 is 505.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #204 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 OCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The European Smaller Trust ranks #204 out of 1509 companies for OCF Yield %. This places The European Smaller Trust in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.66. The European Smaller Trust's value of 16.10 is 505.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.15 vs. the industry median of 2.66, The European Smaller Trust has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.66, based on 1,509 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The European Smaller Trust's current OCF Yield % of 16.10 is 505.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The European Smaller Trust's current OCF Yield % is 16.10, which is 649% above median its own 10-year median of 2.15. 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 (LSE:ESCT) has a current OCF Yield % of 16.10. The current OCF Yield % is 16.10, which is 649% above median its 10-year median of 2.15 and 505.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.66. The European Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT), the current OCF Yield % is 16.10 as of Jun. 29, 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 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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