The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) Insider James Williams Purchases 15,000 Shares

November 29, 2025 by InsiderTrades.com

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Insider purchase: Director James Williams bought 15,000 shares of The European Smaller Companies Trust on Nov 27 at an average price of GBX 208, a total of £31,200.
The stock trades around GBX 209.88 (50‑day MA GBX 210.85, 200‑day MA GBX 209.36) with a market cap of £749.84m, a P/E of 8.74, and a 1‑year range of GBX 155.45–223.50.
Recent quarterly results showed EPS of GBX 4.24, a net margin of 87.06% and ROE of 10.91%; the trust's objective is capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and mid‑sized European companies.

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) insider James Williams bought 15,000 shares of The European Smaller Companies Trust stock in a transaction on Thursday, November 27th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of GBX 208 per share, for a total transaction of £31,200.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Performance

LON:ESCT opened at GBX 209.88 on Friday. The company's 50-day moving average is GBX 210.85 and its two-hundred day moving average is GBX 209.36. The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC has a 1-year low of GBX 155.45 and a 1-year high of GBX 223.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.30, a current ratio of 0.08 and a quick ratio of 0.04. The firm has a market capitalization of £749.84 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.74 and a beta of 1.25.

The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported GBX 4.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The European Smaller Companies Trust had a net margin of 87.06% and a return on equity of 10.91%.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Company Profile

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The Company's investment objective is to achieve capital growth by investing predominantly in smaller and medium sized companies in Europe. The Company maintains a diversified portfolio. The Company invests 7% of its total assets. The Company invests in equities and other investments for long term, so as to secure its investment objective.

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