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European Smaller Companies Trust PLC

GBP2.38

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0.02 (0.849%)
European Smaller Companies Trust PLC
ESCT · LON

European Smaller Companies Trust PLC

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GBP2.38

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21/05/2026 12:00:00 AM
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European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Overview

ESCT 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 ESCT

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Website

European Smaller Companies Trust PLC

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Telephone

44.20.7818.5919

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Address

201 Bishopsgate, London, Greater London EC2M 3AE

Description

The European Smaller Companies Trust Plc is a closed-end investment fund, which engages in the activity of investing in shares and securities primarily for capital appreciation. The company was founded on July 10, 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Key Stats

Market Cap

GBP809.07M

PE

8.80

EV/EBITDA

8.5

Dividends Overview

DIV Yield

2.3%

Franking

0%

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

30-Apr-26

Market Data

52 weeks range

Low 1.91 - 2.37

Trade Value (12mth)

US$713,446.00

1 week

2.15%

1 month

3.49%

YTD

9.2%

1 year

20.8%

All time high

2.38

Key Fundamentals

EPS 3 yr Growth

-155.10%

EBITDA Margin

58.40%

Operating Cashflow

£121m

Free Cash Flow Return

18.50%

ROIC

13.80%

Interest Coverage

27.00

Quick Ratio

0.50

Other Data

Shares Outstanding (Fully Diluted)

282m

HALO Sector

Other Finance

Next Company Report Date

N/A

Next Ex Dividend Date

30-Apr-26

Next Dividend Pay Date

29-May-26

Reporting Currency

GBP

Short Sell (% of issue)

0.00

ESCT Announcements

Latest Announcements

DateAnnouncements
21 May 26
20 May 26
20 May 26
19 May 26
19 May 26

ESCT Fundamentals

Per Share Records

Historical data

Forecast data

GBP2021202220232024202320242025202620272028
Per Share, Growth & Valuations
EPS (Basic)
 £locklocklocklock0.260.210.24locklocklock
EPS (Fully Diluted)
 £locklocklocklock0.260.210.24locklocklock
Growth
 %locklocklocklock159.8-18.513.2locklocklock
PE
 Xlocklocklocklock5.98.48.8locklocklock
EV/EBITDA
 Xlocklocklocklock6.68.98.5locklocklock

Dividends

Key Stats

Ex Dividend Date (est.)

30-Apr-26

DIV Yield

2.3%

Franking Level

0%

DPSg

2.1%

Quality Yield

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Want to learn more?Frequently asked questions.
What is the current share price of European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
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The current share price of European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is GBP£2.38.
What is the 52-week high share price for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
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The 52-week high share price for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is GBP£2.37.
What is the 52-week low share price for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
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The 52-week low share price for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is GBP£1.91.
What is the dividend yield for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
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The current TTM dividend payout for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is 2.30.
What was European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) last dividend payment?
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The last dividend payment of European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is GBP£0.03.
What is the franking level for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
Halo FAQ
European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) has a franking level of 0.00%.
In which sector is European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) classified?
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European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is classified in the Other Finance.
What is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON)?
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The current P/E ratio for European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT:LON) is 8.80.

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