The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) ROCE %: % (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 ROCE %?

The Global Smaller Trust LSE:GSCT 39 ROCE % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:GSCT with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of % mean?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a ROCE % of % as of Apr. 2026.
Is The Global Smaller Trust's ROCE % too high?
The Global Smaller Trust's current ROCE % 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 ROCE % compare to BLK and BX?
The Global 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 711 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. The Global 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 The Global Smaller Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT) has a current ROCE % of %. The current ROCE % is %. The Global Smaller Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 3 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 The Global Smaller Trust (LSE:GSCT), the current ROCE % 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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