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BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc(LSE) BRSC

Market Cap£676.95MMarket 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 (1992)+3,023%
5 Year-33%
1 Year+5%
1 Month+3%
£2.77
+1.28%
+0.03Today
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 276.502026-08-05
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.03%GBX 271.002026-07-29
1 month+2.71%GBX 269.202026-07-06
3 month+6.35%GBX 260.002026-05-07
Year to date+5.53%GBX 262.002025-12-31
1 year+4.73%GBX 264.002025-08-05
3 year+7.34%GBX 257.602023-08-04
5 year-33.37%GBX 415.002021-08-06
Since inception+3,022.64%GBX 0.091992-01-02

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£676.95MMarket 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)

£66.31M

Net Income (TTM)

£55.94M

EPS (TTM)

£0.29

P/E Ratio

9.53

Dividend

£0.45

Beta (Volatility)

0.03 (Low)

Price

£2.77

Volume

645,986

Open

£2.74

Previous Close

£2.77

Daily Range

£2.74 - £2.80

52-Week Range

£2.31 - £2.87

Estimated Earnings Date

May 5, 2026

BRSC News

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About BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust plc is a closed-ended equity investment vehicle that focuses on publicly traded smaller companies in the UK. Managed by BlackRock Investment Managers (UK) Limited, the trust aims to provide long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio across various sectors.

Products and Services
  • Investment in smaller UK companies across diverse sectors
  • Active management by experienced investment professionals
  • Focus on long-term capital appreciation
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £50.84 million, indicating strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income stands at £47.32 million, showcasing profitability
  • Dividend yield of 4.14% reflects commitment to returning value to shareholders
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately £534 million demonstrates significant market presence
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.97 suggests potential undervaluation compared to peers
  • Operating profit margin of 94.89% indicates efficient cost management
AI Generated • Aug 2, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

0

Website

mlim.co.uk

Headquarters

London, MD EC2N 2DL, GB

BRSC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

93.94%

Operating Margin

92.46%

Net Income Margin

89.65%

Return on Equity

10.11%

Return on Capital

9.22%

Return on Assets

8.84%

Earnings Yield

10.49%

Dividend Yield

3.22%

Payout Ratio

31.12%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£676.95MMarket 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

244.83M

Volume

645.99K

Avg. Volume

752.56K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£59.86M

Operating Income

£57.87M

EBITDA

£158.41M

Operating Cash Flow

£79.63M

Capital Expenditure

-£9.12M

Free Cash Flow

£70.51M

Cash & ST Invst.

£36.15M

Total Debt

£69.83M

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc Performance Analysis

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-02-28GBP 7,077,000-95.0%
20242024-02-29GBP -8,153,000N/A
20252025-02-28GBP 20,111,000N/A
20262026-02-28GBP -11,182,000N/A
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-08-31243.1%
Q42025-02-28-200.8%
Q22025-08-31115.6%
Q42026-02-28211.7%
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-02-28GBP -0.58N/A
20242024-02-29GBP -0.14-76.5%
20252025-02-28GBP -0.02-86.5%
20262026-02-28GBP 0.29N/A
BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-08-31281.8%
Q42025-02-28-204.3%
Q22025-08-31113.7%
Q42026-02-28300.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£50.84M

+68.6%

Gross Profit

£48.86M

+62.0%

Gross Margin

96.10%

N/A

Market Cap

£676.95MMarket 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

0

N/A

Net Income

£47.32M

+78.1%

EBITDA

£48.27M

+75.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£36.15M

+128992.9%

Total Debt

£69.83M

-9.8%

Accounts Receivable

£76.00K

-97.9%

Inventory

£0.00

-100.0%

Long Term Debt

£69.57M

+0.1%

Short Term Debt

£262.00K

-96.7%

Return on Assets

8.84%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.12%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£0.00

-100.0%

Operating Cash Flow

£9.12M

-44.0%

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Questions About BRSC

What is the current price of BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc?

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc is trading at £2.77 per share.

What is the 52-week range for BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc has traded between £2.31 and £2.87.

How much debt does BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc reported total debt of £69.83M.

How much cash does BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc have on hand?

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc reported £36.15M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

BlackRock Smaller Companies Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 3.22%.

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