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Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc(LSE) AUSC

Market Cap£237.08MMarket 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)+719%
5 Year-28%
1 Year+1%
1 Month+5%
£5.28
+0.76%
+0.04Today
Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 528.002026-08-06
Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.33%GBX 511.002026-07-30
1 month+4.76%GBX 504.002026-07-07
3 month+5.6%GBX 500.002026-05-08
Year to date+4.76%GBX 504.002025-12-31
1 year+0.96%GBX 523.002025-08-06
3 year+24.24%GBX 425.002023-08-07
5 year-27.87%GBX 732.002021-08-06
Since inception+719.16%GBX 0.641993-08-19

Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£237.08MMarket 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

-43.49

Dividend

£0.14

Beta (Volatility)

0.02 (Low)

Price

£5.28

Volume

293,411

Open

£5.20

Previous Close

£5.28

Daily Range

£5.19 - £5.28

52-Week Range

£4.42 - £5.30

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 3, 2026

AUSC News

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About Abrdn 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 of £4.77 million shows potential for recovery
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £25.73 million indicates strong performance
  • Positive net income of £22.88 million in the latest quarter reflects operational efficiency
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield of 2.77% offers attractive income potential
  • Market capitalization of £228.48 million supports growth initiatives
  • Recent stock price range between £441.5 and £564.69 shows stability
The abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust plc has a long-standing history, having commenced operations in 1993. The Trust is managed by Standard Life Investments, which brings extensive expertise in asset management. The focus on smaller companies allows for capturing growth opportunities that larger firms may overlook. The recent financial performance indicates a positive trajectory, with significant revenue generation and a solid dividend yield, making it an appealing option for investors interested in the UK market. The Trust's commitment to active management and diversification positions it well for future growth, particularly in a dynamic economic environment.
AI Generated • Jul 17, 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

-2.30%

Dividend Yield

2.67%

Payout Ratio

-60.25%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£237.08MMarket 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

45.24M

Volume

293.41K

Avg. Volume

154.41K

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

Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Abrdn 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%
Abrdn 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%
Abrdn 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%
Abrdn 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

£237.08MMarket 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 Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc?

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

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc has traded between £4.42 and £5.30.

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

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

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

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

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

Abrdn Uk Smaller Companies Growth Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.67%.

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