The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (As of Apr. 2026) — 10% Below Median


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What is The Global Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT -0.10% 31 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Apr. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 931 Asset Management companies, The Global Smaller Trust ranks better than 93.88% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:GSCT' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03   Med: 0.1   Max: 0.29
Current: 0.09

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of The Global Smaller Trust was 0.29. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.10.

LSE:GSCT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
93.88% of 931 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.7 vs LSE:GSCT: 0.09

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of The Global Smaller Trust is 1.54%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of The Global Smaller Trust was 1.85%. The lowest was 0.78%. And the median was 1.18%.

The Global Smaller Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.01.

During the past 12 months, The Global Smaller Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of The Global Smaller Trust was 19.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 10.65% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

The Global Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

The Global Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

The Global Smaller Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.18 0.00 0.09

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
Dividend Payout Ratio 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 0.03 0.51 0.00 0.09 0.09

LSE:GSCT vs BLK, BX, KKR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Global Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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The Global Smaller Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Apr. 2026 )
=0.03/ 0.338
=0.09

The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.007/ 0.079
=0.09

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 mean?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #57 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.29. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 0.09 is 87.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #57 out of 931 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, The Global Smaller Trust ranks #57 out of 931 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places The Global Smaller Trust in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70. The Global Smaller Trust's value of 0.09 is 87.1% below this benchmark. Historically, The Global Smaller Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.70, The Global Smaller Trust has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.70, based on 931 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The Global Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 87.1% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Global Smaller Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 0.10. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 87.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.70. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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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