Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) OCF Yield %: 29.39 (As of Jun. 30, 2026) — 1489% Above Median


LSE:HSL Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC LSE:HSL
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What is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust OCF Yield %?

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust LSE:HSL 26 OCF Yield % is 29.39 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 1489% above its 10-year median of 1.85. GuruFocus rates LSE:HSL with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,510 Asset Management companies, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks better than 93.58% 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.

As of today, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is £144.50 Mil, and Market Cap is £491.64 Mil. Therefore, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % for today is 29.39%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:HSL' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09   Med: 1.85   Max: 29.39
Current: 29.39


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Henderson Smaller Investment Trust was 29.39%. The lowest was 0.09%. And the median was 1.85%.

LSE:HSL's OCF Yield % is ranked better than
93.58% of 1510 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 2.63 vs LSE:HSL: 29.39

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was %.


Henderson Smaller Investment 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.


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Henderson Smaller Investment Trust OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % 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.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust OCF Yield % Chart

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Annual Data
Trend May16 May17 May18 May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
OCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 1.96 3.73 1.85 16.52

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
May16 Nov16 May17 Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
OCF Yield % 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 8.58 -3.28 9.83 22.67 31.00

LSE:HSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Henderson Smaller Investment 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.


Henderson Smaller Investment Trust OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Henderson Smaller Investment Trust OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in May. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=95.169 / 575.98408
=16.52%

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=79.223 * 2 / 511.14492
=31.00%

* 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 OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of 29.39 mean?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) has a OCF Yield % of 29.39 as of Jun. 30, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Henderson Smaller Investment Trust and its competitors. This is 1489% above median its historical median of 1.85. Over the past decade, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 29.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #97 out of 1510 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % too high?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current OCF Yield % of 29.39 is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 1.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 29.39. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.63. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's value of 29.39 is 1017.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #97 out of 1510 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's OCF Yield % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust ranks #97 out of 1510 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Henderson Smaller Investment Trust in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.63. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's value of 29.39 is 1017.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 0.09 to 29.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.85 vs. the industry median of 2.63, Henderson Smaller Investment 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 2.63, based on 1,510 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. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current OCF Yield % of 29.39 is 1017.5% 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 Henderson Smaller Investment Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's current OCF Yield % is 29.39, which is 1489% above median its own 10-year median of 1.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henderson Smaller Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL) has a current OCF Yield % of 29.39. The current OCF Yield % is 29.39, which is 1489% above median its 10-year median of 1.85 and 1017.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.63. Henderson Smaller Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 3 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 Henderson Smaller Investment Trust (LSE:HSL), the current OCF Yield % is 29.39 as of Jun. 30, 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.

Henderson Smaller Investment Trust Business Description

Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund. Its investment objective is to maximize shareholder's total returns by investing in smaller companies quoted in the United Kingdom. The company's only segment being the activity of investing in shares and securities for capital appreciation. Geographically, it operates only in the United Kingdom.
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