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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc(SST)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward38Moderate
Risk53Moderate
📊75%Data
Revenue down 98% YoY
SST
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc | Financial Services
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:307.37M
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Reward Rating
38
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
53
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 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.

SST · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

SST's standout is volatility; growth and cash flow weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

SST · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility75/100

    Above average

Watchouts 3

  • Growth21/100

    Revenue -5.9% CAGR

  • Cash flow31/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet44/100

    Current ratio 2.39

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

What is 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 company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 307.37M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (38)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap307.37M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.04%
52 Week High306.1673
52 Week Low239.6006
Last AnnualAugust
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding113M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta-0.066
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.scottishoriental.com/uk/SOSCOT/Home/
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