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Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP
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Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
1,575.00 p
â–¼(-0.63% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:02/19/26
The score is held back primarily by weak and volatile financial performance—especially the latest loss and persistently negative cash flow—despite a strong, low-debt balance sheet. Technical indicators provide moderate support with prices above key moving averages and neutral momentum, while valuation remains unattractive due to the negative P/E and lack of dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage and a substantial equity base (~£163m in 2025) give the trust a durable capital buffer. That allows the manager to withstand market drawdowns, avoid forced sales, and maintain portfolio positioning during volatility—supporting long-term NAV preservation and strategic optionality.
Negative Factors
Persistent weak cash generation
Repeated negative operating cash flow increases reliance on the balance sheet or portfolio disposals to meet fees and expenses. For an investment trust, persistent weak cash conversion constrains flexibility to support distributions and raises the risk of liquidity-funded actions during prolonged market stress.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage and a substantial equity base (~£163m in 2025) give the trust a durable capital buffer. That allows the manager to withstand market drawdowns, avoid forced sales, and maintain portfolio positioning during volatility—supporting long-term NAV preservation and strategic optionality.
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Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP (BASC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£175.65M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)10.23K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.70
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS Growth-190.86%
CountryUK
EmployeesN/A
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.78
Shares Outstanding11,047,207
10 Day Avg. Volume11,244
30 Day Avg. Volume10,234
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)0.91
Price to Sales (P/S)-1020.25
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Jupiter US Smaller Companies PLC is a closed-ended equity fund managed by Jupiter Unit Trust Managers Limited. This UK-domiciled entity, established on January 1, 1993, primarily invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund'...
How the Company Makes Money
BASC is an investment trust, so it does not primarily generate revenue by selling goods or services; instead, it exists to invest shareholders’ capital. The company’s economic results for shareholders come mainly from (1) net investment gains: inc...
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
24
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2021 | Jun 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 628.00K | -146.00K | 6.59M | 2.31M | -24.53M | 72.94M |
| Gross Profit | -447.00K | -1.30M | 5.30M | 1.13M | -25.73M | 49.47M |
| EBITDA | -8.29M | -5.75M | 4.72M | 15.76M | -25.01M | 47.93M |
| Net Income | -9.33M | -6.76M | 4.60M | 15.31M | -25.41M | 47.46M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 168.81M | 163.87M | 175.73M | 171.65M | 156.38M | 181.92M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 7.06M | 7.97M | 9.72M | 12.44M | 8.22M | 4.99M |
| Total Debt | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 4.05M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.55M | 466.00K | 1.18M | 498.00K | 538.00K | 490.00K |
| Stockholders Equity | 167.26M | 163.40M | 174.54M | 171.15M | 155.84M | 181.43M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -336.00K | 0.00 | -713.00K | -288.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Operating Cash Flow | -543.00K | -691.00K | -713.00K | -288.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Investing Cash Flow | 6.45M | 4.20M | -745.00K | 5.26M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.49M | -4.38M | -1.20M | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP Technical Analysis
Negative
1585.00
Price Trends
1611.10
Negative
1530.45
Positive
1452.51
Positive
Market Momentum
-6.82
Positive
39.36
Neutral
20.11
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BASC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1585 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1610.75, below the 50-day MA of 1611.10, and above the 200-day MA of 1452.51, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -6.82 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 39.36 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.11 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:BASC.
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Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC GBP Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Boosts Treasury Stock With Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 ordinary shares at 1,593 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. This transaction increases the number of treasury s...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Confirms Total Voting Rights
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has confirmed its current capital structure, reporting 18,223,413 ordinary shares of 25 pence issued as of 31 July 2026, with 7,223,706 of these held in treasury and not carrying voting rights. This leaves a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback
Positive
Aug 3, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 15,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,578.66 pence per share, placing the shares into treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company’s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Adjusts Free Float With Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 2,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,598.7 pence each to be held in treasury, adjusting its capital structure and potentially supporting the share price. Following the transaction, the company&#...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Adjusts Free Float With Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1603.5 pence per share to be held in treasury, adjusting its capital structure while maintaining its focus on U.S. smaller company investments. Following the ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
Jul 28, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,606.5 pence each, with the repurchased stock being held in treasury rather than cancelled. This transaction brings the company’s total issued share ca...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Boosts Treasury Stock Through Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 27, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,585.0 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. This transaction forms part of the company’s capital management s...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Trust Details June Portfolio Positioning
Neutral
Jul 14, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has released its month-end portfolio update for 30 June 2026, highlighting a concentrated allocation in its top ten holdings, which together represent 27.45% of total assets. Leading positions include Oceane...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Trust Launches Strategic Review Amid Shareholder Push for Liquidity
Neutral
Jul 8, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC, a U.K.-listed investment trust investing in U.S. smaller companies, is backed by a board that remains confident in the portfolio manager’s long-term philosophy and in the attractive prospects for the ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC boosts treasury stock with share buyback
Neutral
Jul 3, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,598.4 pence per share, with the repurchased stock being placed into treasury rather than cancelled. This move adjusts the balance between freely tradable sha...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Updates Total Voting Rights
Neutral
Jul 1, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has reported that as of 30 June 2026 its issued share capital comprises 18,223,413 ordinary shares of 25 pence each, with 7,168,706 of these held in treasury and therefore not carrying voting rights. This le...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Buys Back Shares into Treasury
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 4,000 of its ordinary shares at 1616.4 pence per share to be held in treasury, demonstrating ongoing active management of its share capital. Following this transaction, the company’s is...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury Holding
Positive
Jun 30, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 12,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,606.86 pence per share, and these shares will be held in treasury rather than cancelled. This move is part of the trust’s ongoing capital management, ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC updates share capital after treasury buyback
Neutral
Jun 29, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 20,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,598.6 pence per share to be held in treasury, underscoring ongoing capital management in its U.S. small-cap investment strategy. Following the transaction, ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Boosts Treasury Stock With Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 26, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,577.5 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. This move forms part of the trust’s ongoing capital management, in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 20,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,569.86 pence per share, placing the shares into treasury as part of its capital management activities. Following this transaction, the company’s issue...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Updates Share Capital After Treasury Buyback
Neutral
Jun 24, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 4,850 of its ordinary shares at 1,547.70 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this buyback, the company’s issued share capital stands at 18,223,413 ordinar...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Corrects Share Figure After Buyback
Neutral
Jun 22, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC corrected a previous regulatory announcement after identifying an inaccurate share figure related to its treasury holdings. The company clarified that the correct number of shares to be used for disclosure p...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Increases Treasury Share Holdings After Buyback
Positive
Jun 22, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,561.32 pence per share to be held in treasury, reinforcing its active approach to capital management. Following the transaction, the company’s issued ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
Jun 19, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 3,735 of its ordinary shares at 1,531.39 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. This transaction forms part of the company’s capital management strategy and may suppor...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,534.76 pence per share, adding them to its treasury holdings as part of its ongoing capital management activities. Following this transaction, the company&#...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Trust Highlights May 2026 Portfolio Positioning
Neutral
Jun 12, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC reported its month-end portfolio data as of 31 May 2026, highlighting a concentrated top ten holdings list accounting for 26.72% of total assets, led by positions in Oceaneering International Inc., Healthequ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Tightens Free Float With Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 11, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 5,900 of its ordinary shares at 1,480 pence each, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. This move adjusts the company’s capital structure while potentially suppo...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Neutral
Jun 10, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1469.85 pence per share to be held in treasury. This move reflects ongoing active capital management by the investment trust in its U...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Increases Treasury Share Holdings
Positive
Jun 5, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,492 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its capital management strategy. This buyback increases the total treasury holding to ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,477.50 pence each, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. The transaction increases the total number of ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Cuts Free Float With New Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC announced that it has repurchased 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,480 pence per share to be held in treasury, as part of its capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company’s iss...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 3,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,485.00 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. This transaction forms part of the company’s ongoing capital management activities, pot...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Sets New Total Voting Rights Figure
Neutral
Jun 1, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has reported that, as of 31 May 2026, its issued share capital comprises 18,223,413 ordinary shares of 25 pence each, with 7,041,221 of these shares held in treasury and not carrying voting rights. This leav...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
May 27, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,473.20 pence each, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company’...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Neutral
May 26, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,452.50 pence each, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 18,223,413 ordinary...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Neutral
May 22, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 7,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,437 pence each, placing them into treasury as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company’s issued share c...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback
Positive
May 20, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 6,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,425 pence per share, placing the stock in treasury as part of its capital management activities. Following the transaction, the company’s issued share ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback
Positive
May 19, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,430 pence per share to be held in treasury, reflecting active management of its capital structure. Following the transaction, the company’s issued sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Neutral
May 18, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 5,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,430 pence per share to be held in treasury, reflecting an ongoing strategy of active balance sheet management. Following this transaction, the company’...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Reveals April Portfolio Positioning
Neutral
May 15, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has released its month-end portfolio data for 30 April 2026, highlighting a concentrated list of top positions, with names such as Oceaneering International Inc., Prosperity Bancshares Inc., and Establishmen...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
May 15, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has executed a share buyback, purchasing 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,440 pence each to be held in treasury. After this transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 18,223,413 ordina...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Buys Back Shares for Treasury
Positive
May 14, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 10,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,430 pence per share, with the repurchased stock to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. The transaction reflects the board’s ongoing use of shar...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Increases Treasury Share Holdings After Buyback
Neutral
May 11, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 3,750 of its ordinary shares at 1,424.16 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company&#...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Increases Treasury Share Holdings
Neutral
May 8, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has repurchased 3,000 of its ordinary shares at 1,430.00 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury as part of its capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company’s is...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC Updates Share Capital After Buyback
Neutral
May 7, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 4,500 of its ordinary shares at 1,425 pence each, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital stands at 18,223,413 ordinary sha...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies Tightens Free Float With New Share Buyback
Positive
May 6, 2026
Brown Advisory US Smaller Companies PLC has bought back 5,100 of its ordinary shares at 1,415 pence per share to be held in treasury, continuing its active management of the share base. Following the transaction, the company’s issued share c...
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