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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC

GBP16.02

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0.32 (2.04%)
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC

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GBP16.02

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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC Overview

ASL Health Scores

Short Term

Mean Reversion

Neutral

Trend

Neutral

Event

Very Strong

HALO Model

Mqv

Very Weak

Garp

Very Weak

Mqv Small

Neutral

Valuation

Value

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Consensus

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Momentum

Price

Very Weak

Earnings

Very Weak

Growth

Earnings

Very Weak

Dividends

Very Weak

Quality

Capital Efficiency

Very Weak

Balance Sheet

Very Weak

About ASL

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Website

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC

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Telephone

44.131.220.0733

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Address

14 Melville Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 7NS

Description

Aberforth Smaller Cos. Trust Plc is a closed-end investment trust. Its investment objective is to achieve a net asset value total return greater than that of the Numis Smaller Companies Index over the long term by investing in a portfolio of small United Kingdom quoted companies. The company was founded on July 30, 1990 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, the United Kingdom.

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Key Stats

Market Cap

GBP1.22B

PE

13.40

EV/EBITDA

13.4

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

3.7%

Franking

0%

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

05-Feb-26

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 14.08 - 17.18

Trade Value (12mth)

US$790,589.00

1 week

4.57%

1 month

1.91%

YTD

1.39%

1 year

8.68%

All time high

17.18

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

-165.10%

EBITDA Margin

64.80%

Operating Cashflow

£43m

Free Cash Flow Return

3.00%

ROIC

6.70%

Interest Coverage

22.20

Quick Ratio

0.10

Other Data

Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted)

80m

HALO Sector

Other Finance

Next Company Report Date

N/A

Next Ex Dividend Date

05-Feb-26

Next Dividend Pay Date

09-Mar-26

Reporting Currency

GBP

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.00

ASL Announcements

Latest Announcements

DateAnnouncements
31 December 25
01 July 25
24 December 24
01 July 24

ASL Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

GBP2021202220232024202320242025202620272028
Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic)
 £locklocklocklock1.171.81.18locklocklock
EPS (Fully Diluted)
 £locklocklocklock1.171.81.18locklocklock
Growth
 %locklocklocklock164.654.1-34.5locklocklock
PE
 Xlocklocklocklock11.88.213.4locklocklock
EV/EBITDA
 Xlocklocklocklock128.513.4locklocklock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

05-Feb-26

DIV Yield

3.7%

Franking Level

0%

DPSg

18.5%

Quality Yield

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Expected Dividend Cashflow

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Want to learn more?Frequently asked questions.
What is the current share price of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
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The current share price of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is GBP£16.02.
What is the 52-week high share price for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
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The 52-week high share price for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is GBP£17.18.
What is the 52-week low share price for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
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The 52-week low share price for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is GBP£14.08.
What is the dividend yield for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
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The current TTM dividend payout for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is 3.70.
What was Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) last dividend payment?
Halo FAQ
The last dividend payment of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is GBP£0.45.
What is the franking level for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
Halo FAQ
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) has a franking level of 0.00%.
In which sector is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) classified?
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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is classified in the Other Finance.
What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON)?
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The current P/E ratio for Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ASL:LON) is 13.40.

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