Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) EPS (Basic): £0.28 (TTM As of Oct. 2025)


LSE:BGUK Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC LSE:BGUK
48 GF Score
Price £2.08
GF Value £24.65
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EPS (Basic)?

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust LSE:BGUK +0.48% 48 EPS (Basic) is £0.28 as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGUK with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £24.65 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.31. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.28.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.31. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.28.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was £0.31. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was 0.28.

During the past 12 months, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -27.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 73.10% per year. The lowest was -83.40% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust  (LSE:BGUK) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

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* 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 UK Growth Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr16 Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.65 -0.38 0.02 0.00 0.12

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr16 Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.23 0.23 0.15 -0.03 0.31
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Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Apr. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(16.903-0)/140.341
=0.12

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Oct. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(38.876-0)/124.689
=0.31

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £0.28

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of £0.28 mean?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) has a EPS (Basic) of £0.28 as of Oct. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust and its competitors.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.28. Overall, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to BLK and BX?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EPS (Basic) of £0.28 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust and its competitors. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current EPS (Basic) is £0.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £24.65, compared to a current price of £2.08 — trading 91.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is £0.28. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK), the current EPS (Basic) is £0.28 as of Oct. 2025. 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.

Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £2.08 is trading 91.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £24.65. GuruFocus considers Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BGUK:

  • EPS (Basic): £0.28
  • GF Value™: £24.65 vs. price of £2.08 (91.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BGUK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Business Description

Address 3 St Helen’s Place, London, GBR, EC3A 6AB
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC is an investment company and carries on business as an investment trust. The principal investment objective of the company is to achieve capital growth predominantly from investment in UK equities, to provide a total return in excess of the FTSE All-Share Index. It invests in a portfolio of between thirty-five and sixty-five mainly listed companies operating in different sectors, selected for their potential to provide, in aggregate, attractive returns relative to the total return of the FTSE All-Share Index.
48GF Score

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