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Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst(HSL)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward52Moderate
Risk39Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 47% profit margin · 3.1% dividend yield · Revenue growing 132% YoY
HSL
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst | Financial Services
Balanced
Market Cap:512.74M
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Reward Rating
52
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
39
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 Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst?

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited.

HSL · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

HSL's standout is cash flow, while profitability remains the main concern.

Based on 88% data coverage

HSL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow85/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 1

  • Profitability40/100

    1% return on equity

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

What is Henderson Smaller Cos Inv Tst?

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 company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 512.74M, and a P/E ratio of 73.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (52)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap512.74M
P/E Ratio73.8333
Dividend Yield3.07%
52 Week High942
52 Week Low623.786
Last AnnualMay
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding58M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.103
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.henderson.com/ukpi/fund/170/the-hender
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