The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) — Long-term Investment Intensity
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) has a Long-term Investment Intensity of 98.2% as of August 2025. Long-term investments of GBX409.62 Million represent 98.2% of total assets of GBX417.21 Million. A higher ratio indicates a company with significant capital committed to long-duration strategic positions. See SST net working capital ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc Long-term Investment Intensity (2015–2025)
This chart shows how The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc's Long-term Investment Intensity has evolved across 11 annual periods from 2015 to 2025. As of August 2025, the intensity stands at 98.2%, reflecting long-term investments of GBX409.62 Million against total assets of GBX417.21 Million GBX. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SST total assets.
Annual Long-term Investment Intensity for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (2015–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Long-term Investment Intensity for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc from 2015 to 2025, covering 11 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, long-term investments, the intensity percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Read SST liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | LT Investment Intensity | LT Investments (GBX) | Total Assets | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98.2% | GBX409.62 Million | GBX417.21 Million | ▲ +7.2 pp |
| 2024 | 90.9% | GBX409.76 Million | GBX450.56 Million | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2023 | 95.1% | GBX372.66 Million | GBX391.80 Million | ▼ -2.5 pp |
| 2022 | 97.6% | GBX368.44 Million | GBX377.35 Million | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2021 | 95.1% | GBX363.50 Million | GBX382.21 Million | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2020 | 91.9% | GBX267.33 Million | GBX290.83 Million | ▲ +5.6 pp |
| 2019 | 86.4% | GBX312.74 Million | GBX362.17 Million | ▼ -7.7 pp |
| 2018 | 94.1% | GBX325.73 Million | GBX346.27 Million | ▲ +3.4 pp |
| 2017 | 90.7% | GBX338.38 Million | GBX373.28 Million | ▲ +6.2 pp |
| 2016 | 84.5% | GBX297.74 Million | GBX352.55 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2015 | 87.3% | GBX243.17 Million | GBX278.46 Million | — |