Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst

LSE:HSL UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$6.02 Million
GBX49.49 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#48198 Global
#1159 in UK
Share Price
GBX854.00
Change (1 day)
-0.47%
52-Week Range
GBX8.48 - GBX936.00
All Time High
GBX1249.33
About

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited. It is co-managed by Henderson Global Investors Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks … Read more

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst (HSL) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of May 2025: GBX706.09 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst (HSL) holds total assets worth GBX706.09 Million GBX as of May 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.

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst - Total Assets Trend (2000–2025)

This chart illustrates how Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (May 2025)

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst's total assets of GBX706.09 Million consist of 1.0% current assets and 99.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 0.2%
Accounts Receivable GBX2.54 Million 0.4%
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 (2000–2025)

This chart illustrates how Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst'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: Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst's current assets represent 1.0% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 0.0% in 2000.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 0.2% of total assets in 2025, down from 4.4% in 2000.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2000.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 0.4% of total assets.

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Bexil Cp
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Norte Grande
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Chile CL$2.91 Billion
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
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Big Tech 50 R&D-Limited Partnership
TA:BIGT
Israel ILA14.08 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
Sk Securities
KO:001510
Korea ₩7.28 Trillion

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst - 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: -0.19 - 0.34

Lower asset utilization - Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst generates -0.06x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -19.05% - 33.87%

Negative ROA - Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst - 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 7.33 0.37 2.26
Quick Ratio 7.33 0.21 0.11
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX6.36 Million GBX -36.25 Million GBX 4.17 Million

Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst'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 0.81
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -17.4%
Total Assets GBX706.09 Million
Market Capitalization $961.24 USD

Valuation Analysis

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

Significant Asset Reduction: Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst's assets decreased by 17.4% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst (2000–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst from 2000 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-05-31 GBX706.09 Million -17.36%
2024-05-31 GBX854.38 Million +10.00%
2023-05-31 GBX776.68 Million -14.24%
2022-05-31 GBX905.62 Million -16.79%
2021-05-31 GBX1.09 Billion +51.11%
2020-05-31 GBX720.21 Million -7.71%
2019-05-31 GBX780.34 Million -8.90%
2018-05-31 GBX856.57 Million +12.80%
2017-05-31 GBX759.35 Million +24.73%
2016-05-31 GBX608.79 Million -1.60%
2015-05-31 GBX618.71 Million +18.21%
2014-05-31 GBX523.41 Million +18.61%
2013-05-31 GBX441.29 Million +44.15%
2012-05-31 GBX306.12 Million -6.86%
2011-05-31 GBX328.68 Million +43.00%
2010-05-31 GBX229.85 Million +29.62%
2009-05-31 GBX177.32 Million -39.02%
2008-05-31 GBX290.78 Million -24.26%
2007-05-31 GBX383.91 Million +19.64%
2006-05-31 GBX320.89 Million +30.33%
2005-05-31 GBX246.22 Million +7.72%
2004-05-31 GBX228.56 Million +37.70%
2003-05-31 GBX165.99 Million -39.69%
2002-05-31 GBX275.22 Million -51.60%
2001-05-31 GBX568.63 Million -24.32%
2000-05-31 GBX751.35 Million --