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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc Analysis (SST.L)
Is The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc a good investment? The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc (SST.L) is currently trading at 270.00 GBX.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 10.29. This relatively low multiple may signal that The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc is undervalued compared to historical market norms.
Earnings Schedule: The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc is expected to release its next earnings report on Jan. 26, 2026.
For income investors, The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc pays a dividend yield of 1.27%. With a payout ratio of -32%, the dividend appears sustainable.
Investor FAQ
Does The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc pay a dividend?
Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 0.03 GBX (1.27% yield).
What asset class is The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc?
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against its peer in the "Related Symbols" list.
When is the next earnings date?
The next earnings date is projected to be Jan. 26, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of -0.07.
Company Profile
The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by First Sentier Investors (UK) Funds Limited. It is co-managed by First State Investment Management (UK) Limited. The fund invests in the public equity markets of Asia, excluding Japan and Australasia. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies having market capitalizations below $1.5 billion. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI AC Asia (ex Japan) Index. The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc was formed on March 29, 1995 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Dividend Yield
1.27% (5y avg: 1.01%)
Annual Dividends
0.03 GBX
Next ex. div date
Jan. 8, 2026
Payout Ratio
-32.28%
Historical Dividends
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2027 | 0.03 GBX |
| Feb. 12, 2027 (estimated) | 0.0340 |
| 2026 | 3.40 GBX |
| Feb. 6, 2026 | 3.4000 |
| 2025 | 22.00 GBX |
| Feb. 7, 2025 | 22.0000 |
| 2024 | 13.00 GBX |
| Jan. 12, 2024 | 13.0000 |
| 2023 | 14.00 GBX |
| Jan. 13, 2023 | 14.0000 |
| 2022 | 11.50 GBX |
| Jan. 14, 2022 | 11.5000 |
| 2021 | 11.50 GBX |
| Jan. 15, 2021 | 11.5000 |
| 2020 | 11.50 GBX |
| Jan. 17, 2020 | 11.5000 |
| 2019 | 11.50 GBX |
| Jan. 18, 2019 | 11.5000 |
| 2018 | 57.50 GBX |
| Jan. 19, 2018 | 57.5000 |
| 2017 | 57.50 GBX |
| Jan. 20, 2017 | 57.5000 |
| 2016 | 57.50 GBX |
| Jan. 22, 2016 | 57.5000 |
| 2015 | 57.50 GBX |
| Feb. 23, 2015 | 57.5000 |
| 2014 | 57.50 GBX |
| Jan. 31, 2014 | 57.5000 |
| 2013 | 55.00 GBX |
| Jan. 31, 2013 | 55.0000 |
| 2012 | 45.00 GBX |
| Feb. 10, 2012 | 45.0000 |
| 2011 | 42.50 GBX |
| Jan. 28, 2011 | 42.5000 |
| 2010 | 30.00 GBX |
| Jan. 29, 2010 | 30.0000 |
| 2009 | 25.00 GBX |
| Jan. 28, 2009 | 25.0000 |
| 2008 | 23.00 GBX |
| Jan. 25, 2008 | 23.0000 |
| 2007 | 18.00 GBX |
| Jan. 26, 2007 | 18.0000 |
| 2006 | 13.00 GBX |
| Jan. 27, 2006 | 13.0000 |
| 2005 | 7.90 GBX |
| Jan. 27, 2005 | 7.9000 |
| 2004 | 7.50 GBX |
| Jan. 23, 2004 | 7.5000 |
| 2003 | 7.50 GBX |
| Jan. 27, 2003 | 7.5000 |
| 2002 | 9.05 GBX |
| Jan. 28, 2002 | 9.0500 |
| 2001 | 6.45 GBX |
| Jan. 22, 2001 | 6.4500 |
| 2000 | 4.25 GBX |
| Jan. 21, 2000 | 4.2500 |
| 1999 | 4.25 GBX |
| Jan. 22, 1999 | 4.2500 |
| 1998 | 3.35 GBX |
| Jan. 23, 1998 | 3.3500 |
| 1997 | 2.30 GBX |
| Jan. 23, 1997 | 2.3000 |
| 1996 | 2.15 GBX |
| Jan. 26, 1996 | 2.1500 |
Yearly aggregated dividends
Dividends
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The Scottish Oriental Smaller Companies Trust plc
Feb 06, 2026 Paid
Dividend
3.4 GBX |
Historical Split Corporate Actions
| Split Date | Split Ratio to 1 |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2025 | 5.000000 |
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