Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust/£SMT
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About Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is a publicly traded investment trust based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It primarily focuses on investing in global public and private companies, spanning various industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. The trust is known for its long-term investment approach, emphasizing high-growth potential companies. Founded in 1909, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust is managed by Baillie Gifford, a renowned independent investment management firm. Its extensive geographic footprint includes investments in North America, Europe, and Asia. The trust's strategic positioning is underscored by its ability to enter early and maintain significant positions in high-performing companies globally.
Ticker
£SMT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
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Headquarters
Website
SMT Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£12B
11.43
£0.95
0.76
£0.04
0.41%
Price and volume
Market cap
£12B
Beta
0.76
52-week high
£11.79
52-week low
£7.78
Average daily volume
2.6M
Dividend rate
£0.04
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.164
Quick ratio
0.164
Long term debt to equity
9.785
Total debt to equity
13.44
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
4.54%
Interest coverage (TTM)
22.72%
Profitability
Gross margin (TTM)
100.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
93.24%
Operating margin (TTM)
96.87%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
0.45%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.56%
Return on equity (TTM)
9.86%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
11.425
Price to revenue (TTM)
10.653
Price to book
1.07
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.07
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-168.72
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-0.59%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.064
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.41%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-9.66%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-2.78%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-18.33%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.20%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-19.05%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.88%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.85%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.10%
What the Analysts think about SMT
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Total assets increased to £15.47 bn as of 30 September 2025, up from £14.99 bn at 31 August 2025, driven by strong market gains and net inflows (Baillie Gifford).
Scottish Mortgage delivered a share price total return of 288.3% and NAV total return of 351% over the last ten years, surpassing the FTSE All-World benchmark’s 196.8% (FundCalibre).
Gearing is managed conservatively at 9%, giving a modest leverage boost to returns while keeping downside risk limited, well under the board’s 30–35% maximum threshold (FundCalibre).
Shares continue trading at a near 10% discount to NAV, indicating ongoing valuation challenges despite share buybacks (The AIC).
The trust redeemed over £2.5 bn of shares since March 2024, which reflects weak market demand and may divert capital away from growth investments (QuotedData).
In the past three years, the share price total return of 26.9% and NAV return of 31.9% have lagged the FTSE All-World’s 38.1%, highlighting underperformance in the medium term (FundCalibre).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Nov 2025.
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SMT Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock?
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) has a market cap of £12B as of November 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) stock is 11.43 as of November 08, 2025.
Does Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 08, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.0438 and the yield is 0.41%. Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust has a payout ratio of 4.54% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust dividend payment date?
The next Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) dividend payment is scheduled for December 12, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust?
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust (SMT) has a beta rating of 0.76. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.