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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC(ASL) Stock Analysis | Financial Services

GBX --+0.00%
Reward57Moderate
Risk41Moderate
75%Data
Strong 83% profit margin · 2.7% dividend yield · Revenue down 6% YoY
GBX —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · LSE
Market cap 1.38Bn
Reward Ratingⓘ57 Moderate reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Risk Ratingⓘ41 Moderate risk assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC?

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberforth Partners LLP.

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What is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC?

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberforth Partners LLP. The fund invests in public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.38B, and a P/E ratio of 15.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

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Reward: Moderate (57)

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
Market Cap1.38B
P/E Ratio15.8783
Dividend Yield2.66%
Beta0.937
Insider Activity
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