Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS) Equity-to-Asset: 0.83 (As of Jan. 2026) — Near Median

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LSE:BGS Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC LSE:BGS
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What is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon LSE:BGS +0.35% 38 Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 as of Jan. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 0.87. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGS with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,633 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks better than 50.64% on this metric.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £358.82 Mil. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £430.72 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.83.

The historical rank and industry rank for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BGS' s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.82   Med: 0.87   Max: 0.91
Current: 0.83

During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon was 0.91. The lowest was 0.82. And the median was 0.87.

LSE:BGS's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than
50.64% of 1633 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83 vs LSE:BGS: 0.83

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon  (LSE:BGS) Equity-to-Asset Explanation

Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.

For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset Related Terms


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset can be seen below:

* 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 Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset Chart

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Equity-to-Asset
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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Semi-Annual Data
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Equity-to-Asset 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 0.84 0.82 0.82 0.83 0.83

LSE:BGS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Equity-to-Asset Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset falls into.


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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Equity-to-Asset Calculation

Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.

Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (A: Jan. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=358.823/430.72
=0.83

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Equity to Asset (Q: Jan. 2026 )=Total Stockholders Equity/Total Assets
=358.823/430.72
=0.83

* 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 Equity-to-Asset →
What does a Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 mean?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 as of Jan. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.87. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.82 to 0.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #806 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 49.4%.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 is near median its 10-year median of 0.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 0.91. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 0.83 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #806 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Equity-to-Asset compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #806 out of 1633 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 0.83 is 0% at this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.82 to 0.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.87 vs. the industry median of 0.83, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has consistently been at 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83 is 0% at 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS) has a current Equity-to-Asset of 0.83. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.87 and 0% at the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (LSE:BGS), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 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 Shin Nippon Business Description

Address Calton Square, 1 Greenside Row, Edinburgh, GBR, EH1 3AN
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC is an investment company that offers investors participation in a diversified portfolio of shares. Its objective is long-term capital growth from investments in small Japanese companies. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business. The group's investment portfolio is constructed through the identification of individual companies. It invests in consumer discretionary, consumer staples, Communication Services, Financials, Healthcare, Industrials, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Others.
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