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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC(BGS)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward48Moderate
Risk56Medium-High
📊75%Data
Strong 102% profit margin · Revenue growing 37% YoY
BGS
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC | Financial Services
Balanced
Market Cap:285.48M
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Reward Rating
48
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
56
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 Shin Nippon PLC?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd.

BGS · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

BGS stands out on cash flow and volatility, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

BGS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Cash flow68/100

    16% free-cash-flow margin

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet12/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 3.6×

  • Valuation21/100

    Weak vs peers

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

What is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 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 285.48M, and a P/E ratio of 28.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 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 growth 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 Cap285.48M
P/E Ratio28.48
Dividend Yield0.49%
52 Week High156.1976
52 Week Low110.4659
Last AnnualJanuary
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding200M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.764
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.bailliegifford.com/individual-investor
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