Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) ROCE %: % (As of Jun. 2026)

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LSE:ASL Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC LSE:ASL
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What is Aberforth Smaller Trust ROCE %?

Aberforth Smaller Trust LSE:ASL +1.41% 37 ROCE % is % as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ASL with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

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What does a ROCE % of % mean?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a ROCE % of % as of Jun. 2026.
Is Aberforth Smaller Trust's ROCE % too high?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's current ROCE % is %. Overall, Aberforth Smaller Trust has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aberforth Smaller Trust's ROCE % compare to BLK and BX?
Aberforth Smaller Trust's ROCE % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROCE % is 4.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROCE % among Asset Management companies is 4.46, based on 713 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROCE % is 4.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aberforth Smaller Trust's current ROCE % is %. 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?
Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL) has a current ROCE % of %. The current ROCE % is %. Aberforth Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aberforth Smaller Trust (LSE:ASL), the current ROCE % is % as of Jun. 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.

Aberforth Smaller Trust Business Description

Address 14 Melville Street, Edinburgh, GBR, EH3 7NS
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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