tiprankstipranks
Aurora Investment Trust PLC (GB:ARR)
LSE:ARR
UK Market
Want to see GB:ARR full AI Analyst Report?

Aurora Investment Trust PLC (ARR) Price & Analysis

1 Followers

ARR Stock Chart & Stats

268.50 p
-2.00 p(-0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
268.50 p
-2.00 p(-0.90%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Balance SheetZero debt and a materially larger equity base from 2020–2025 provide a durable capital cushion. This reduces insolvency and refinancing risk, gives the board flexibility on gearing and distributions, and supports the trust’s ability to hold positions through market downturns.
Improving Cash GenerationFree cash flow turned positive and grew in 2023–2025, reflecting improving cash generation capacity. Stronger recent FCF increases liquidity to cover fees, fund opportunities, and support distributions or buybacks, enhancing resilience versus past cash volatility.
Closed‑ended Structure And Gearing OptionalityThe closed‑ended trust model enables long-term holdings without redemption pressure and allows tactical, controlled gearing. This structural setup supports active stock selection, long-horizon positioning and the strategic use of leverage to enhance returns over market cycles.
Bears Say
Earnings And NAV VolatilityThe trust has experienced sizable losses in several years (notably 2020, 2022 and 2024) and extreme revenue swings including negative revenue in 2024. This high sensitivity to market moves reduces predictability of NAV-based returns and raises long-term performance dispersion risk.
Inconsistent Cash-flow QualityUneven operating cash flows, including a very large outflow in 2020 and several periods with weak coverage metrics, undermine reliable funding for fees and distributions. Variable cash quality increases the risk that the trust must rely on asset sales in stress periods.
Limited Income And Fee DragA modest dividend yield (1.32%) means shareholders rely chiefly on capital gains, which are volatile. Ongoing external management fees and expenses act as a persistent drag on NAV growth, reducing compounding over time versus lower-cost alternatives.

Aurora Investment Trust PLC News

ARR FAQ

What was Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aurora Investment Trust PLC lowest share price was 222.09 p and its highest was 279.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s market cap?
    Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s market cap is £265.18M.
      When is Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 24, 2026 which is in 94 days.
        How were Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Aurora Investment Trust PLC released its earnings results on Mar 31, 2026. The company reported 0.126 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.126 p.
          Is Aurora Investment Trust PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Aurora Investment Trust PLC pay dividends?
            Aurora Investment Trust PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 4.7 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Aurora Investment Trust PLC dividends here
              What is Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s EPS estimate?
              Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Aurora Investment Trust PLC have?
              Aurora Investment Trust PLC has 110,033,920 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Aurora Investment Trust PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Aurora Investment Trust PLC reported an EPS of 0.126 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.858%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aurora Investment Trust PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ARR
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Aurora Investment Trust PLC Stock Smart Score

                    3
                    Underperform
                    1
                    2
                    3
                    4
                    5
                    6
                    7
                    8
                    9
                    10

                    Technicals

                    SMA
                    Positive
                    20 days / 200 days
                    Momentum
                    -1.93%
                    12-Months-Change

                    Fundamentals

                    Return on Equity
                    14.45%
                    Trailing 12-Months
                    Asset Growth
                    11.64%
                    Trailing 12-Months

                    Company Description

                    Aurora Investment Trust PLC

                    Aurora Investment Trust plc functions as an open-ended equity collective investment vehicle. While Mars Asset Management Limited originally launched the trust, its ongoing management is conducted by Phoenix Asset Management Partners Limited. The fund directs its capital toward public equity markets exclusively within the United Kingdom, ensuring diversification across various sectors. Although its primary focus lies in equity securities, a portion of its portfolio is allocated to fixed-income investments. The investment strategy specifically targets large-capitalization companies whose shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange. Additionally, it prioritizes companies with operations in economies demonstrating stronger long-term growth trajectories than the UK. Performance metrics for the portfolio are gauged against the FTSE All-Share Index. The trust was established in the United Kingdom on March 13, 1997.

                    Aurora Investment Trust PLC (ARR) Earnings & Revenues

                    Similar Stocks
                    Company
                    Price & Change
                    Follow
                    3i Group plc
                    City of London Investment
                    Caledonia Investments
                    Schroder British Opportunities Trust Plc
                    ICG Enterprise Trust PLC GBP

                    Options Prices

                    Currently, No data available
                    ---
                    Popular Stocks