The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT) Insider Buys £37,980 in Stock

December 6, 2025 by InsiderTrades.com

Key Points

Insider Daniel Burgess acquired 18,000 shares on December 5 at an average price of GBX 211 per share, a transaction valued at £37,980.
Shares opened at GBX 210.88 (up ~0.4%); the trust has a market capitalization of £753.4 million, a PE ratio of 8.78, and a one‑year range of GBX 155.45–223.50.
The fund seeks capital growth by investing primarily in smaller and medium‑sized European companies and reported quarterly EPS of GBX 4.24, a net margin of 87.06% and ROE of 10.91%.

The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) insider Daniel Burgess acquired 18,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 211 per share, with a total value of £37,980.

The European Smaller Companies Trust Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of ESCT opened at GBX 210.88 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of £753.40 million, a PE ratio of 8.78 and a beta of 1.25. 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 quick ratio of 0.04 and a current ratio of 0.08. The company's 50-day simple moving average is GBX 210.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is GBX 209.90.

The European Smaller Companies Trust (LON:ESCT - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, October 21st. The company reported GBX 4.24 earnings per share 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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