The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 1.1% as of August 2025. Working capital of GBX4.25 Million (current assets of GBX7.30 Million minus current liabilities of GBX3.05 Million) is measured against net assets of GBX381.87 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See SST days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc Working Capital to Net Assets (2005–2025)
This chart shows how The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 21 annual periods from 2005 to 2025. As of August 2025, the ratio stands at 1.1%, reflecting working capital of GBX4.25 Million against net assets of GBX381.87 Million GBX. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SST current and non-current assets.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (2005–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc from 2005 to 2025, covering 21 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. Explore The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBX) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.1% | GBX4.25 Million | GBX381.87 Million | GBX7.30 Million | GBX3.05 Million | ▼ -6.8 pp |
| 2024 | 7.9% | GBX31.86 Million | GBX403.07 Million | GBX40.81 Million | GBX8.95 Million | ▲ +3.5 pp |
| 2023 | 4.4% | GBX15.57 Million | GBX354.58 Million | GBX19.14 Million | GBX3.57 Million | ▲ +2.2 pp |
| 2022 | 2.2% | GBX7.42 Million | GBX343.20 Million | GBX8.56 Million | GBX1.15 Million | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2021 | 4.8% | GBX16.51 Million | GBX345.49 Million | GBX18.71 Million | GBX2.20 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2020 | 7.7% | GBX22.33 Million | GBX289.45 Million | GBX23.50 Million | GBX1.17 Million | ▼ -1.9 pp |
| 2019 | 9.6% | GBX33.33 Million | GBX346.06 Million | GBX49.43 Million | GBX16.10 Million | ▲ +3.9 pp |
| 2018 | 5.8% | GBX19.89 Million | GBX345.40 Million | GBX20.54 Million | GBX648.00K | ▼ -2.6 pp |
| 2017 | 8.4% | GBX31.05 Million | GBX369.26 Million | GBX34.90 Million | GBX3.85 Million | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 2016 | 14.5% | GBX47.22 Million | GBX324.82 Million | GBX54.81 Million | GBX7.59 Million | ▲ +1.3 pp |
| 2015 | 13.3% | GBX34.12 Million | GBX257.18 Million | GBX35.24 Million | GBX1.12 Million | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2014 | 13.9% | GBX39.38 Million | GBX283.82 Million | GBX41.62 Million | GBX2.24 Million | ▼ -4.8 pp |
| 2013 | 18.7% | GBX47.45 Million | GBX253.63 Million | GBX49.95 Million | GBX2.50 Million | ▲ +6.3 pp |
| 2012 | 12.5% | GBX25.11 Million | GBX201.60 Million | GBX25.98 Million | GBX865.00K | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2011 | 15.7% | GBX29.30 Million | GBX186.89 Million | GBX32.33 Million | GBX3.03 Million | ▲ +8.5 pp |
| 2010 | 7.2% | GBX12.06 Million | GBX167.76 Million | GBX13.96 Million | GBX1.91 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2009 | 7.7% | GBX8.81 Million | GBX113.86 Million | GBX9.81 Million | GBX1.00 Million | ▲ +4.5 pp |
| 2008 | 3.2% | GBX3.05 Million | GBX94.50 Million | GBX3.48 Million | GBX429.00K | ▼ -5.2 pp |
| 2007 | 8.4% | GBX8.76 Million | GBX104.14 Million | GBX9.23 Million | GBX469.00K | ▲ +2.1 pp |
| 2006 | 6.3% | GBX4.62 Million | GBX73.26 Million | GBX5.31 Million | GBX695.00K | ▼ -6.7 pp |
| 2005 | 13.0% | GBX8.01 Million | GBX61.57 Million | GBX8.58 Million | GBX569.00K | — |