The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT) ROC %: % (As of Dec. 2025)


LSE:ESCT The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:ESCT
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What is The European Smaller Trust ROC %?

The European Smaller Trust LSE:ESCT -0.64% 40 ROC % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:ESCT with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a ROC % of % mean?
The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT) has a ROC % of % as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is The European Smaller Trust's ROC % too high?
The European Smaller Trust's current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % compare to BLK and BX?
The European Smaller Trust's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.20, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on The European Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The European Smaller Trust's current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % of %. The current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The European Smaller Trust (LSE:ESCT), the current ROC % is % as of Dec. 2025. 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 Trust Business Description

Address 201 Bishopsgate, London, GBR, EC2M 3AE
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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