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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc(LSE) BGEU

Market Cap£343.43MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,249%
5 Year-17%
1 Year+14%
1 Month+0%
£1.22
+0.41%
+0.00Today
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 121.642026-10-09
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+2.22%GBX 119.002026-10-02
1 month+0.12%GBX 121.502026-09-09
3 month+5.78%GBX 115.002026-07-10
Year to date+12.11%GBX 108.502025-12-31
1 year+13.69%GBX 107.002025-10-09
3 year+46.56%GBX 83.002023-10-10
5 year-17.47%GBX 147.402021-10-08
Since inception+1,249.41%GBX 0.091992-01-02

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£343.43MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

-£36.64M

Net Income (TTM)

-£44.55M

EPS (TTM)

£0.01

P/E Ratio

55.76

Dividend

£0.01

Beta (Volatility)

0.01 (Low)

Price

£1.22

Volume

1,027,497

Open

£1.22

Previous Close

£1.22

Daily Range

£1.21 - £1.23

52-Week Range

£0.91 - £1.33

Estimated Earnings Date

May 13, 2026

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About Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust plc is a closed-end equity investment company based in the United Kingdom. Established in 1972, the company focuses on investing in publicly traded European equities, specifically excluding the UK market, with a strategy aimed at identifying undervalued companies.

Products and Services
  • Investment in publicly traded European equities
  • Focus on undervalued companies through fundamental analysis
  • Co-management by Edinburgh Partners AIFM Limited
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £74.4 million indicates strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income shows a significant recovery trend
  • Investment strategy aims to capitalize on operational enhancements in target companies
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization stands at approximately £341.4 million
  • TTM revenue of £47.1 million reflects a robust growth trajectory
  • Current ratio of 1.03 suggests solid liquidity position
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust plc employs a rigorous bottom-up stock selection process, focusing on companies expected to improve profitability through restructuring and operational enhancements. The recent quarterly performance highlights a revenue of £74.4 million, showcasing the effectiveness of its investment strategy. The TTM net income indicates a recovery, suggesting that the company is well-positioned for future growth. The market capitalization of approximately £341.4 million and a current ratio of 1.03 reflect a solid financial foundation, providing potential investors with confidence in the company's liquidity and operational efficiency. The focus on undervalued companies across diverse sectors in Europe, excluding the UK, allows for a unique investment approach that may yield significant returns as these companies enhance their profitability.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Employees

0

Headquarters

Edinburgh, EB EH1 3AN, GB

BGEU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

87.94%

Operating Margin

83.44%

Net Income Margin

62.35%

Return on Equity

2.86%

Return on Capital

4.86%

Return on Assets

2.14%

Earnings Yield

1.79%

Dividend Yield

0.60%

Payout Ratio

23.93%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£343.43MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

283.83M

Volume

1.03M

Avg. Volume

476.76K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

-£38.42M

Operating Income

-£41.46M

EBITDA

-£13.99M

Operating Cash Flow

£1.41M

Capital Expenditure

-£1.22M

Free Cash Flow

£1.41M

Cash & ST Invst.

£9.83M

Total Debt

£52.35M

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP 37,132,000N/A
20232023-09-30GBP -21,700,000N/A
20242024-09-30GBP -35,833,00065.1%
20252025-09-30GBP 14,361,000N/A
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-30-135.5%
Q22025-03-315.5%
Q42025-09-30288.8%
Q22026-03-31-168.8%
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-09-30GBP -0.67N/A
20232023-09-30GBP 0.08N/A
20242024-09-30GBP 0.1367.9%
20252025-09-30GBP 0.05-63.2%
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-30-118.6%
Q22025-03-31-1.1%
Q42025-09-30269.1%
Q22026-03-31-184.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

-£32.39M

-143.6%

Gross Profit

-£33.23M

-144.7%

Gross Margin

1.03%

N/A

Market Cap

£343.43MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

-£34.04M

-146.4%

EBITDA

-£33.73M

-146.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£9.83M

+103.6%

Total Debt

£52.35M

+2.2%

Accounts Receivable

£80.43M

+4673.2%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£52.35M

+2.2%

Short Term Debt

£0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

2.14%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.61%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-£260.00K

+49.5%

Operating Cash Flow

-£260.00K

+49.5%

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Questions About BGEU

What is the current price of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc?

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc is trading at £1.22 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc has traded between £0.91 and £1.33.

How much debt does Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc reported total debt of £52.29M.

How much cash does Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc have on hand?

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc reported £2.81M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 0.60%.

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