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The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC(ESCT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward78High
Risk33Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 88% profit margin · 2.2% dividend yield · Revenue growing 165% YoY
ESCT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC | Financial Services
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:742.45M
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Reward Rating
78
High
Top 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
33
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 The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC?

TR European Growth Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited.

ESCT · Verdict

Strong reward · moderate risk

ESCT scores well on growth and profitability with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

ESCT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 5

  • Growth93/100

    Revenue +50.8% CAGR

  • Profitability91/100

    56% net margin · 14% ROE

  • Cash flow86/100

    135% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet68/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 0.1×

  • Valuation66/100

    Above average

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC?

TR European Growth 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 company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 742.45M, and a P/E ratio of 8.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: High (78)

The scoring profile indicates a strong reward potential, driven primarily by growth and profitability. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap742.45M
P/E Ratio8.8333
Dividend Yield2.22%
52 Week High229.9718
52 Week Low151.044
Last AnnualJune
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding350M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.934
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.henderson.com/ukpi/fund/171/tr-europea
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