The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) ROC %: % (As of Apr. 2026)

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LSE:GSCT The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:GSCT
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What is The Global Smaller Trust ROC %?

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT 39 ROC % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROC % →
What does a ROC % of % mean?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a ROC % of % as of Apr. 2026. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on The Global Smaller Trust and its competitors.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's ROC % too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current ROC % is %. Overall, The Global Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Global Smaller Trust's ROC % compare to BLK and BX?
The Global Smaller Trust's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.23. 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 1.23, based on 718 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 Global Smaller Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Global 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 Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current ROC % of %. The current ROC % is %. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current ROC % is % 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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