What does The Merchants Trust Plc do?

The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is MRCH.L's market cap?

The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $101.13 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does MRCH.L pay a dividend?

Yes — The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.34%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

MRCH.L

The Merchants Trust Plc

LSE·Asset Management · Financial Services

GBX 685.00GBX 3.00−0.44%

Market capGBX 101.13B·Market closed·Aug 27 12:35 PM UTC

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GBX 685.00−GBX 3.00 (−0.44%)today

+27.32%CAGR +4.95%

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Jan 1, 1985Aug 27, 2021 → Aug 27, 2026· 5.0 yrsAug 27, 2026

Key Metrics

DividendDividend Tab

Dividend Yield (FWD)4.38%

Annual Dividend (FWD)GBX 30.00

Dividend Growth (5Y)+8.5%

Dividend Safety—

Payout Ratio2,710.8%

FCF Payout Ratio12,350.1%

Most Recent DividendGBX 7.50

Ex-Dividend DateJul 9

Payment DateAug 21

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EPS (FWD)—

P/E Ratio (FWD)—

EPS Growth (1Y)+56.3%

EPS Growth (3Y)+52.0%

EPS Growth (5Y)−11.4%

Next Earnings DateSep 21

Last Report DateApr 7

Reported vs EstimateGBX 0.79

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FinancialsFinancials Tab

Revenue£174.23M

Net Income£162.41M

Net Margin93.2%

Operating Cash Flow£54.31M

Capital Expenditures£18.81M

Free Cash Flow£35.50M

Return on Equity16.8%

Return on Invested Capital11.1%

Net Debt£90.77M

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About The Merchants Trust Plc

Managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch, The Merchants Trust Plc functions as a closed-ended equity investment fund. Its primary strategy involves allocating capital to publicly traded companies across a diverse range of sectors within the United Kingdom's equity markets. The fund's performance is benchmarked against the FTSE All-Share Index. Established in the United Kingdom on February 16, 1889, the trust continues to be domiciled there.

CEO: Simon Gergel
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: LSE
Employees: 0
Website: www.merchantstrust.co.uk/Navigate.aspx/Merchants/1/About-the-Trust/Overview

Peers

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CGT.L

Capital Gearing Trust PLC GBP

Cap

GBX 82.6B

SDP.L

Schroder Investment Trust - Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc

Cap

GBX 105.7B

JUP.L

Jupiter Fund Management Plc

Cap

GBX 86.8B

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Frequently Asked Questions About MRCH.L

What does The Merchants Trust Plc do?: The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is MRCH.L's market cap?: The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $101.13 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does MRCH.L pay a dividend?: Yes — The Merchants Trust Plc (MRCH.L) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.34%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.