The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LSE:ESCT) — Stock Price
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LSE:ESCT) is currently trading at GBX238.50 GBX, down 0.42% today. Over the past 52 weeks, shares have ranged between GBX197.00 and GBX246.50. This page tracks The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's live share price on the LSE exchange, its daily price and volume history, and — where reported — its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and earnings history. For company valuation and market capitalisation context, see The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC stock valuation.
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (ESCT) Stock Price Chart — Daily History & Trading Volume
The chart below tracks The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's daily closing share price and trading volume on the LSE exchange over the past year, giving a clear view of recent price momentum and liquidity.
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Income Statement — Revenue, Profit & Earnings by Year
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's annual income statement shows how revenue converts into profit each fiscal year, including gross profit, operating income, EBITDA, and net income.
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | GBX161.36 Million | GBX87.04 Million | GBX107.23 Million | GBX47.01 Million | GBX119.42 Million |
| Cost of Revenue | GBX6.11 Million | GBX5.02 Million | GBX11.26 Million | GBX969.00K | GBX8.90 Million |
| Gross Profit | GBX155.25 Million | GBX87.04 Million | GBX107.23 Million | GBX37.04 Million | GBX110.52 Million |
| Research & Development | — | — | GBX10.80 | GBX-3.66 | GBX2.76 |
| SG&A | GBX1.69 Million | GBX4.74 Million | GBX760.00K | GBX830.00K | GBX720.00K |
| Total Operating Expenses | GBX1.69 Million | GBX774.00K | GBX760.00K | GBX755.00K | GBX720.00K |
| Operating Income | GBX94.27 Million | GBX86.27 Million | GBX106.47 Million | GBX-171.01 Million | GBX330.68 Million |
| EBITDA | GBX94.27 Million | GBX-1.25 Million | GBX106.47 Million | GBX65.00K | GBX-3.35 Million |
| EBIT | — | GBX90.65 Million | GBX106.47 Million | GBX-170.95 Million | GBX327.33 Million |
| Interest Expense | GBX3.49 Million | GBX5.64 Million | GBX2.98 Million | GBX969.00K | GBX775.00K |
| Income Before Tax | GBX91.61 Million | GBX86.27 Million | GBX106.47 Million | GBX-171.98 Million | GBX329.90 Million |
| Income Tax Expense | GBX1.55 Million | GBX1.37 Million | GBX2.09 Million | GBX2.73 Million | GBX1.38 Million |
| Net Income | GBX90.06 Million | GBX84.90 Million | GBX104.38 Million | GBX-174.71 Million | GBX328.52 Million |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Balance Sheet — Assets, Liabilities & Shareholder Equity
The balance sheet below summarizes The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's financial position at each fiscal year-end — what it owns (assets), what it owes (liabilities), and the resulting shareholder equity.
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | GBX524.04 Million | GBX891.66 Million | GBX843.07 Million | GBX732.44 Million | GBX936.91 Million |
| Total Current Assets | GBX2.27 Million | GBX7.82 Million | GBX7.33 Million | GBX3.25 Million | GBX776.00K |
| Cash & Equivalents | — | — | — | — | — |
| Short-term Investments | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Receivables | GBX273.00K | GBX1.73 Million | GBX2.02 Million | GBX3.24 Million | GBX776.00K |
| Inventory | — | GBX6.29 Million | GBX-5.30 Million | GBX-3.75 Million | GBX-2.69 Million |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | — | — | — | — | — |
| Goodwill | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Liabilities | GBX13.36 Million | GBX93.07 Million | GBX104.43 Million | GBX79.97 Million | GBX96.24 Million |
| Total Current Liabilities | GBX1.33 Million | GBX545.00K | GBX10.41 Million | GBX1.10 Million | GBX7.15 Million |
| Long-term Debt | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Debt | GBX6.79 Million | GBX89.99 Million | GBX94.01 Million | GBX68.81 Million | GBX89.04 Million |
| Total Stockholder Equity | GBX510.68 Million | GBX798.59 Million | GBX738.64 Million | GBX652.46 Million | GBX840.67 Million |
| Retained Earnings | GBX33.02 Million | GBX36.03 Million | GBX598.05 Million | GBX511.87 Million | GBX700.08 Million |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Cash Flow Statement — Operating, Investing & Financing Activities
This cash flow statement breaks down how The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC generates and spends cash across operating, investing, and financing activities each fiscal year, including free cash flow and capital expenditures.
| Fiscal Year | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | GBX121.00 Million | GBX27.72 Million | GBX-8.79 Million | GBX33.85 Million | GBX-33.04 Million |
| Capital Expenditures | GBX121.00 Million | GBX0.00 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.00 |
| Free Cash Flow | GBX218.45 Million | GBX27.72 Million | GBX-8.79 Million | GBX33.85 Million | GBX-33.04 Million |
| Investing Cash Flow | GBX97.45 Million | GBX22.69 Million | GBX-15.90 Million | GBX22.46 Million | GBX-37.16 Million |
| Financing Cash Flow | GBX-217.29 Million | GBX-27.49 Million | GBX8.78 Million | GBX-33.84 Million | GBX32.99 Million |
| Dividends Paid | GBX-18.90 Million | GBX-18.81 Million | GBX18.22 Million | GBX13.43 Million | GBX11.22 Million |
| Stock-Based Compensation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Depreciation | — | — | — | — | — |
| Change in Cash | GBX1.16 Million | GBX230.00K | GBX-9.00K | GBX11.00K | GBX-60.00K |
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC Earnings History — EPS Actual vs. Analyst Estimates
Track The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC's quarterly earnings per share (EPS) against Wall Street estimates, along with the earnings surprise percentage for each reporting period.
| Report Date | EPS Actual | EPS Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | — | — | — |
| Oct 08, 2025 | 0.42 | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2025 | -0.15 | 0.00 | — |
| Mar 02, 2023 | 0.15 | — | — |
| Oct 05, 2022 | -0.41 | 0.00 | — |
| Mar 01, 2022 | -0.03 | 0.00 | — |
| Oct 14, 2021 | 2.72 | 0.00 | — |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 3.84 | 0.00 | — |