The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc

LSE:GSCT UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$9.19 Million
GBX75.52 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#49698 Global
#1405 in UK
Share Price
GBX173.80
Change (1 day)
+0.23%
52-Week Range
GBX1.60 - GBX193.00
All Time High
GBX193.00
About

The Global Smaller Companies Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by F&C Investment Business Ltd. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth and value stocks of small cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such… Read more

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc (GSCT) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of April 2025: GBX790.91 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc (GSCT) holds total assets worth GBX790.91 Million GBX as of April 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Total Assets Trend (2004–2025)

This chart illustrates how The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (April 2025)

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's total assets of GBX790.91 Million consist of 2.0% current assets and 98.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 1.6%
Accounts Receivable GBX1.02 Million 0.1%
Inventory GBX0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX0.00 0.0%
Goodwill GBX0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2004–2025)

This chart illustrates how The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's current assets represent 2.0% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 7.6% in 2004.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 1.6% of total assets in 2025, down from 6.2% in 2004.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2004.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 0.1% of total assets.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
A.F.P. Habitat
SN:HABITAT
Chile CL$643.13 Billion
BPH Energy Ltd
AU:BPH
Australia AU$38.60 Million
CLDVF
PINK:CLDVF
USA $435.61K
Destiny Tech100 Inc.
NYSE:DXYZ
USA $77.60 Million
Pengana Private Equity Trust
AU:PE1
Australia AU$485.64 Million
Zhuhai Huajin Capital Co Ltd
SHE:000532
China CN¥2.38 Billion
Shaanxi International Trust Co Ltd
SHE:000563
China CN¥29.45 Billion
Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000935
China CN¥9.30 Billion

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: -0.15 - 0.31

Lower asset utilization - The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc generates -0.05x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -14.88% - 31.00%

Negative ROA - The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 10.68 0.81 18.10
Quick Ratio 10.68 0.20 18.10
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX14.25 Million GBX -4.74 Million GBX 38.96 Million

The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 0.97
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -14.8%
Total Assets GBX790.91 Million
Market Capitalization $193.24 USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc's assets decreased by 14.8% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc (2004–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc from 2004 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-04-30 GBX790.91 Million -14.77%
2024-04-30 GBX927.97 Million +1.38%
2023-04-30 GBX915.36 Million -8.83%
2022-04-30 GBX1.00 Billion -5.20%
2021-04-30 GBX1.06 Billion +38.45%
2020-04-30 GBX765.00 Million -15.69%
2019-04-30 GBX907.31 Million +3.06%
2018-04-30 GBX880.34 Million +13.48%
2017-04-30 GBX775.79 Million +30.08%
2016-04-30 GBX596.39 Million +5.33%
2015-04-30 GBX566.23 Million +27.06%
2014-04-30 GBX445.62 Million +24.76%
2013-04-30 GBX357.18 Million +37.51%
2012-04-30 GBX259.74 Million +2.61%
2011-04-30 GBX253.15 Million +14.31%
2010-04-30 GBX221.46 Million +34.34%
2009-04-30 GBX164.85 Million -18.85%
2008-04-30 GBX203.15 Million -20.52%
2007-04-30 GBX255.59 Million +5.40%
2006-04-30 GBX242.50 Million -16.95%
2005-04-30 GBX291.98 Million +9.40%
2004-04-30 GBX266.88 Million --