Aberforth Smaller TrustLSE:ASL +0.50%57 PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £13.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,604 Asset Management companies, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks better than 57.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ASL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.43 Med: 0.9 Max: 1.25
Current: 0.93
During the past 13 years, Aberforth Smaller Trust's highest PB Ratio was 1.25. The lowest was 0.43. And the median was 0.90.
LSE:ASL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 57.79% of 1604
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs LSE:ASL: 0.93
During the past 12 months, Aberforth Smaller Trust's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aberforth Smaller Trust was 24.50% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 6.35% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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, Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Aberforth Smaller Trust PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a PB Ratio of 0.93 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.90. Over the past decade, Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #677 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is near median its 10-year median of 0.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.43 to a high of 1.25. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 0.93 is 2.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #677 out of 1604 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's PB Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Aberforth Smaller Trust ranks #677 out of 1604 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aberforth Smaller Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Aberforth Smaller Trust's value of 0.93 is 2.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Aberforth Smaller Trust's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.43 to 1.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.90 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Aberforth 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,604 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current PB Ratio of 0.93 is 2.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aberforth Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £13.48, compared to a current price of £16.16 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.90 and 2.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current PB Ratio is 0.93 as of Jun. 26, 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.
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 £16.16 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £13.48.
GuruFocus considers Aberforth Smaller Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ASL:
PB Ratio: 0.93 (near median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: £13.48 vs. price of £16.16 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.1% below the Asset Management median (#677 of 1604)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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