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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust(BGFD)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward52Moderate
Risk39Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 101% profit margin · Revenue growing 273% YoY
BGFD
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust | Financial Services
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:622.50M
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Reward Rating
52
Moderate
Bottom 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
39
Moderate
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 Japan Trust?

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd.

BGFD · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

BGFD stands out on profitability and cash flow, but watch the valuation signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

BGFD · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Profitability75/100

    166% net margin · 21% ROE

  • Cash flow70/100

    9% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 1

  • Valuation31/100

    Below average

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

What is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust?

The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd. It is co-managed by Baillie Gifford & Co. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 622.50M, and a P/E ratio of 4.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (52)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap622.50M
P/E Ratio4.7619
Dividend Yield1.11%
52 Week High957.3759
52 Week Low731.1466
Last AnnualAugust
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding69M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.76
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.bailliegifford.com/en/uk/individual-in
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