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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC(BGS) Stock Analysis | Financial Services

GBX --+0.00%
Reward48Moderate
Risk60Medium-High
75%Data
Strong 102% profit margin · Revenue growing 37% YoY
Balanced
Market Cap:336.35M
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Reward Rating
48
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
60
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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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's standout is cash flow; balance sheet and valuation weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

BGS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Cash flow68/100

    19% free-cash-flow margin

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 336.35M, and a P/E ratio of 34.8x.

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.

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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.

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
Market Cap336.35M
P/E Ratio34.84
Dividend Yield0.41%
Beta0.825
Insider Activity
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