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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC(BGEU)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward48Moderate
Risk60Medium-High
📊75%Data
Strong 74% profit margin
BGEU
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC | Financial Services
Balanced
Market Cap:287.93M
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Reward Rating
48
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
60
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC?

The European Investment Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Edinburgh Partners AIFM Limited.

BGEU · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

BGEU has limited near-term tailwinds — valuation and balance sheet weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

BGEU · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 3

  • Valuation33/100

    Below average

  • Balance sheet35/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 2.6×

  • Cash flow39/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC?

The European Investment Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Edinburgh Partners AIFM Limited. The fund is co-managed by Edinburgh Partners Limited. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 287.93M, and a P/E ratio of 19.6x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (48)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap287.93M
P/E Ratio19.64
Dividend Yield0.71%
52 Week High111.5
52 Week Low91.4014
Last AnnualSeptember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding293M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.143
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.theeuropeaninvestmenttrust.com
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