The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) has total liabilities worth GBX35.34 Million GBX (≈ $4.30K USD) as of August 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc - Total Liabilities Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies current assets vs equity to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
Leveljump Healthcare Corp
V:JUMP
|
Canada | CA$15.49 Million |
|
Red Sky Energy Ltd
AU:ROG
|
Australia | AU$1.59 Million |
|
St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp
F:85G1
|
Germany | €6.87 Million |
|
Akshar Spintex Limited
NSE:AKSHAR
|
India | Rs112.15 Million |
|
BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc
LSE:BRFI
|
UK | GBX14.41 Million |
|
Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd
NASDAQ:GLMD
|
USA | $2.85 Million |
|
Biotron Ltd
AU:BIT
|
Australia | AU$1.16 Million |
|
Knosys Ltd
AU:KNO
|
Australia | AU$7.55 Million |
Liability Composition Analysis (2004–2025)
This chart breaks down The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see SST market cap.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 0.09 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.08 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc from 2004 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | GBX35.34 Million ≈ $4.30K |
-25.59% |
| 2024-08-31 | GBX47.50 Million ≈ $5.78K |
+27.60% |
| 2023-08-31 | GBX37.22 Million ≈ $4.53K |
+9.00% |
| 2022-08-31 | GBX34.15 Million ≈ $4.16K |
-7.00% |
| 2021-08-31 | GBX36.72 Million ≈ $4.47K |
+2559.16% |
| 2020-08-31 | GBX1.38 Million ≈ $168.03 |
-91.42% |
| 2019-08-31 | GBX16.10 Million ≈ $1.96K |
+1751.03% |
| 2018-08-31 | GBX870.00K ≈ $105.85 |
-78.40% |
| 2017-08-31 | GBX4.03 Million ≈ $490.09 |
-85.47% |
| 2016-08-31 | GBX27.73 Million ≈ $3.37K |
+30.29% |
| 2015-08-31 | GBX21.28 Million ≈ $2.59K |
-7.17% |
| 2014-08-31 | GBX22.92 Million ≈ $2.79K |
-4.84% |
| 2013-08-31 | GBX24.09 Million ≈ $2.93K |
+1.90% |
| 2012-08-31 | GBX23.64 Million ≈ $2.88K |
+2.84% |
| 2011-08-31 | GBX22.99 Million ≈ $2.80K |
+1105.45% |
| 2010-08-31 | GBX1.91 Million ≈ $232.03 |
+90.32% |
| 2009-08-31 | GBX1.00 Million ≈ $121.91 |
+82.51% |
| 2008-08-31 | GBX549.00K ≈ $66.80 |
-5.67% |
| 2007-08-31 | GBX582.00K ≈ $70.81 |
-24.71% |
| 2006-08-31 | GBX773.00K ≈ $94.05 |
-80.68% |
| 2005-08-31 | GBX4.00 Million ≈ $486.68 |
+15.71% |
| 2004-08-31 | GBX3.46 Million ≈ $420.62 |
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About The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Sentier Investors (UK) Funds Limited. It is co-managed by First State Investment Management (UK) Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Asia, excluding Japan and Australasia. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund… Read more