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What is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Debt-to-Equity?
Baillie Gifford China Growth TrustCHIX:BGCGL 38 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jan. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGCGL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 961 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks better than 84.6% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
CHIX:BGCGl'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.05
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust was 0.05. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.04.
CHIX:BGCGl's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 84.6% of 961
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs CHIX:BGCGl: 0.04
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGl) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Debt-to-Equity Chart
CHIX:BGCGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jan. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #148 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 0.05. The Asset Management industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's value of 0.04 is 81% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #148 out of 961 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #148 out of 961 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's value of 0.04 is 81% below this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.03 to 0.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.21, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 961 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 81% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 81% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.21. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Business Description
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust PLC is an asset management firm that has assets under management and advice. It aims to produce long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in shares of, or depositary receipts representing the shares of, Chinese companies. It has a single segment of business, being an investment business.
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