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SBO.L London Stock Exchange UK Investment Trusts

Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC

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Mcap
4,9B GBp
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
22,9 %
ROE
0,4 %
Net margin
22,9 %
Debt / equity
0,00
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52w range
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About

SBO.L is a UK-based investment trust that operates within the collective investments sector, primarily generating income through its portfolio of investments.

Business. SBO.L is a UK-based investment trust that operates within the collective investments sector, primarily generating income through its portfolio of investments.

Classification92 %
SectorFinancials
Business sectorCollective Investments
IndustryUK Investment Trusts
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Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
0,4 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials · THIS SECTOR−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    SBO.L is a UK-based investment trust that operates within the collective investments sector, primarily generating income through its portfolio of investments.

    Classification92 %
    SectorFinancials
    Business sectorCollective Investments
    IndustryUK Investment Trusts
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    SBO.L maintains a capital structure with no long-term debt and a total equity of £81.69 million, indicating a strong equity base. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.53, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities. However, the company's price-to-book ratio of 65.0 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 65.0 indicate a significant premium over its book value, which may reflect market expectations or speculative positioning.

    In terms of profitability, SBO.L reports a net income of £361,000 and a return on equity of 0.44%, which is relatively low compared to industry benchmarks. The return on assets of 0.43% further underscores the company's modest returns relative to its asset base. These figures suggest that the company is not generating strong returns for its shareholders and may be underperforming in its industry.

    SBO.L's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as no segmental breakdown is provided in the available data. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within the UK, given its classification as a UK Investment Trust. There is no indication of significant international diversification or revenue concentration in specific regions.

    The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data. While the company has reported a net income of £361,000, there is no historical revenue data provided to assess growth trends. The absence of a clear growth narrative and the lack of recent filings or transcripts make it difficult to determine the company's future performance.

    SBO.L's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0 indicates a conservative capital structure with no leverage. However, the high price-to-book ratio and the absence of operating cash flow suggest potential valuation and liquidity concerns.

    There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the available data that would provide insight into SBO.L's operational or strategic developments. The lack of recent transcripts or filings limits the ability to assess the company's current performance and future outlook.

    Key takeaways
    • SBO.L has a strong equity base with no long-term debt, indicating a conservative capital structure.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are relatively low, suggesting underperformance in its industry.
    • SBO.L's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no indication of geographic diversification.
    • The company's liquidity position is stable, but its high price-to-book ratio may reflect speculative positioning.
    • There is no clear growth trajectory or recent events disclosed, making it difficult to assess future performance.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $66,75
    Market cap
    $5.31B
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    65.0x
    P / Tangible book
    65.0x
    Tangible book
    $81.7M
    Net cash
    Current ratio
    1.5
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    0.4%
    ROE
    0.4%
    Cash conversion
    -283.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    Market position

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    — missing data

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    Estimate revisions

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin22,9 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin22,9 %Bottom quartile
    ROE0,4 %Below median
    D/E0,00Above median
    Cash Conv-2,83Bottom quartile

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    Source documents
    • SBO.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
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    Intel & risk

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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage