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Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC (GB:ASL)
LSE:ASL
ASL Stock Chart & Stats
1572.00p
-3.99p(-0.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1572.00p
-3.99p(-0.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1,162.00p - 1,710.98p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume19.68K
Average Volume (3M)162.54K
Market Cap
N/A
Enterprise Value1.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.72M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£73.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.1
Beta0.97
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding79,320,110
10 Day Avg. Volume168,414
30 Day Avg. Volume162,536
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.15
Price to Book (P/B)0.89
Price to Sales (P/S)7.32
P/FCF Ratio28.33
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial StabilityA strong balance sheet with no debt and high equity ratio indicates robust financial health, providing flexibility for future investments and growth.
Share Buyback ProgramThe share buyback program reflects management's confidence in the company's financial health and enhances shareholder value by reducing share count.
Cash Flow ManagementEfficient cash flow management supports operational stability and provides resources for strategic initiatives, contributing to long-term sustainability.
Bears Say
Profitability ChallengesNegative EBIT margin indicates operational inefficiencies, which could hinder profitability and growth if not addressed.
Revenue VolatilityRevenue volatility suggests instability in income streams, which can impact predictability and planning of future growth strategies.
Modest Free Cash Flow GrowthModest free cash flow growth limits the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities and may affect long-term strategic initiatives.
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC News
ASL FAQ
What was Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC lowest share price was 1162.00p and its highest was 1710.98p in the past 12 months.
What is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC pay dividends?
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC pays a Annually dividend of 14.3p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.21%. See more information on Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC dividends here
What is Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s EPS estimate?
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC have?
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC has 79,320,110 shares outstanding.
What happened to Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ASL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
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. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of small-cap companies. It employs fundamental analysis with both bottom-up and top-down stock picking approaches with the focus on factors like businesses financial statements and assessment of their market positions to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Numis Smaller Companies Index (Excluding Investment Companies). Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust Plc was formed on December 10, 1990 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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