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Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc(LSE) AUSC

Market Cap£231.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1993)+727%
5 Year-32%
1 Year+1%
1 Month+3%
£5.28
-0.28%
-0.02Today
Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 527.502026-08-27
Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.86%GBX 523.002026-08-20
1 month+2.63%GBX 514.002026-07-28
3 month+4.25%GBX 506.002026-05-29
Year to date+4.66%GBX 504.002025-12-31
1 year+0.67%GBX 524.002025-08-27
3 year+28.5%GBX 410.502023-08-25
5 year-31.85%GBX 774.002021-08-27
Since inception+726.97%GBX 0.641993-08-19

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£231.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£56.99M

Net Income (TTM)

£28.21M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.12

P/E Ratio

-43.90

Dividend

£0.14

Beta (Volatility)

0.02 (Low)

Price

£5.28

Volume

192,017

Open

£5.17

Previous Close

£5.29

Daily Range

£5.16 - £5.32

52-Week Range

£4.42 - £5.38

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 3, 2026

AUSC News

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About Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc

abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc is a closed-ended investment company focused on mid- and small-capitalisation firms in the UK equity markets. The Trust aims to achieve diversified sectoral exposure and is actively managed, with returns benchmarked against the Numis Smaller Companies Index.

Products and Services
  • Investment in UK mid- and small-cap companies
  • Active management of a diversified portfolio
  • Focus on long-term capital growth
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £4.77 million, indicating potential recovery
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £36.58 million shows strong performance
  • Net income for the latest quarter was £22.88 million, reflecting operational efficiency
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield stands at 2.67%, providing attractive income
  • Market capitalization of approximately £237.53 million supports growth potential
  • Recent stock price range between £441.5 and £564.69 indicates market interest
The abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc has a strategic focus on smaller companies, which often present unique growth opportunities. The Trust's active management approach aims to capitalize on market inefficiencies, potentially leading to superior returns. Recent financial performance suggests a positive trajectory, with significant revenue and net income figures indicating operational strength. The Trust's commitment to providing a dividend further enhances its appeal to income-focused investors. Overall, the combination of a robust investment strategy and recent financial results positions the Trust as an intriguing option for those interested in the UK smaller companies sector.
AI Generated • Aug 19, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

0

Website

sli.co.uk

Headquarters

Edinburgh, EB EH2 2LL, GB

AUSC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

92.54%

Operating Margin

-76.62%

Net Income Margin

-90.09%

Return on Equity

-3.35%

Return on Capital

4.29%

Return on Assets

-3.30%

Earnings Yield

-2.28%

Dividend Yield

2.65%

Payout Ratio

-60.25%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£231.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

43.72M

Volume

192.02K

Avg. Volume

142.78K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£37.81M

Operating Income

£32.27M

EBITDA

£67.13M

Operating Cash Flow

£12.92M

Capital Expenditure

-£9.99M

Free Cash Flow

£7.37M

Cash & ST Invst.

£8.50M

Total Debt

£40.00M

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-06-30GBP 44,862,000N/A
20232023-06-30GBP 13,087,000-70.8%
20242024-06-30GBP 18,175,00038.9%
20252025-06-30GBP 39,013,000114.7%
Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-3042.2%
Q22024-12-31-77.0%
Q42025-06-30-14.3%
Q22025-12-31-33.9%
Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-06-30GBP -1.99N/A
20232023-06-30GBP -0.42-78.8%
20242024-06-30GBP 0.70N/A
20252025-06-30GBP 0.25-64.5%
Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-06-3063.0%
Q22024-12-31-83.3%
Q42025-06-3022.6%
Q22025-12-31-432.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£4.77M

-81.5%

Gross Profit

£3.88M

-69.9%

Gross Margin

81.25%

N/A

Market Cap

£231.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

-£16.69M

-173.0%

EBITDA

-£15.66M

-165.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£8.50M

-50.4%

Total Debt

£40.00M

+60.3%

Accounts Receivable

£1.76M

+122.3%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£40.00M

+60.3%

Short Term Debt

£40.00M

+60.3%

Return on Assets

-3.30%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-3.19%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£2.39M

-38.7%

Operating Cash Flow

£2.39M

-38.7%

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Questions About AUSC

What is the current price of Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc?

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc is trading at £5.28 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc has traded between £4.42 and £5.38.

How much debt does Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc reported total debt of £39.99M.

How much cash does Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc have on hand?

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc reported £5.00K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Aberdeen Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.65%.

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