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Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc(LSE) MTE

Market Cap£217.62MMarket 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)+3,768%
5 Year-12%
1 Year+1%
1 Month+2%
£1.77
+0.00%
+0.00Today
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 177.002026-08-07
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+1.72%GBX 174.002026-07-31
1 month+2.02%GBX 173.502026-07-08
3 month+1.72%GBX 174.002026-05-08
Year to date+6.31%GBX 166.502025-12-31
1 year+1.14%GBX 175.002025-08-07
3 year+32.88%GBX 133.202023-08-08
5 year-12.38%GBX 202.002021-08-06
Since inception+3,768.41%GBX 0.051992-01-13

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£217.62MMarket 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)

£9.16M

Net Income (TTM)

£2.45M

EPS (TTM)

£0.18

P/E Ratio

9.87

Dividend

£0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.08 (Low)

Price

£1.77

Volume

161,465

Open

£1.78

Previous Close

£1.77

Daily Range

£1.76 - £1.79

52-Week Range

£1.42 - £1.88

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 10, 2025

MTE News

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About Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust plc is an open-ended mutual fund focused on equity investments in small-capitalization growth stocks across Europe. Managed by Montanaro Investment Managers Ltd., the trust aims to deliver long-term capital growth by investing in publicly traded businesses in various sectors.

Products and Services
  • Equity investments in European small-cap companies
  • Focus on growth stocks listed on the London Stock Exchange
  • Performance measured against the MSCI Europe Small Cap Index
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £4.69 million, indicating potential recovery
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £46.9 million shows strong performance
  • Positive net income of £50.79 million in the last quarter reflects operational efficiency
Financial Highlights
  • TTM dividend yield stands at 1.12%, providing income potential
  • Current ratio of 4.67 indicates strong liquidity position
  • Net profit margin of 73.86% demonstrates effective cost management
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust plc has established itself as a significant player in the asset management industry, particularly in the small-cap sector. The trust's strategy of targeting growth stocks allows it to capitalize on the potential of emerging companies in Europe. Recent financial performance highlights a recovery trajectory, with a notable increase in revenue and net income, suggesting a positive outlook for future growth. The strong liquidity position further supports the trust's ability to navigate market fluctuations effectively. Investors may find the combination of growth potential and income generation appealing in the current economic landscape.
AI Generated • Aug 2, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Employees

0

Headquarters

London, EC2R 8AR, GB

MTE Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

90.55%

Operating Margin

80.30%

Net Income Margin

73.86%

Return on Equity

2.78%

Return on Capital

3.24%

Return on Assets

2.97%

Earnings Yield

10.13%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

30.91%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£217.62MMarket 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

122.95M

Volume

161.47K

Avg. Volume

320.67K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£8.31M

Operating Income

£4.15M

EBITDA

£4.03M

Operating Cash Flow

£107.16M

Capital Expenditure

£0.00

Free Cash Flow

£107.16M

Cash & ST Invst.

£5.10M

Total Debt

£15.72M

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-03-31GBP 16,239,000N/A
20232023-03-31GBP 7,999,000-50.7%
20242024-03-31GBP 6,424,000-19.7%
20252025-03-31GBP 27,507,000328.2%
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-09-30-91.7%
Q42025-03-31-197.5%
Q22025-09-30203.2%
Q42026-03-317.4%
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-03-31GBP 0.10N/A
20232023-03-31GBP -0.12N/A
20242024-03-31GBP 0.08N/A
20252025-03-31GBP -0.02N/A
Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-09-30-96.1%
Q42025-03-31-413.2%
Q22025-09-30732.5%
Q42026-03-31-181.0%

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

£4.69M

-91.1%

Gross Profit

£4.94M

-90.6%

Gross Margin

1.05%

N/A

Market Cap

£217.62MMarket 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

-£27.45M

-154.1%

EBITDA

-£28.55M

-155.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£5.10M

+2009.1%

Total Debt

£15.72M

+68.5%

Accounts Receivable

£883.00K

N/A

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£15.72M

N/A

Short Term Debt

£0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

2.97%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.24%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£84.46M

+3641.3%

Operating Cash Flow

£84.46M

+3641.3%

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Questions About MTE

What is the current price of Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc?

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc is trading at £1.77 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc has traded between £1.42 and £1.88.

How much debt does Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc reported total debt of £20.89M.

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

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc reported £14.82M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Montanaro European Smaller Companies Trust Plc does not currently have a dividend yield.

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