Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL) EV-to-FCF: 193.79 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 12% Above Median

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CHIX:BGSL Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC CHIX:BGSL
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What is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon EV-to-FCF?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon CHIX:BGSL 38 EV-to-FCF is 193.79 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 173.46. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGSL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 941 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks worse than 94.79% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Enterprise Value is £388.35 Mil. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.00 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's EV-to-FCF for today is 193.79.

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

CHIX:BGSl' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3788.65   Med: 173.46   Max: 4613.32
Current: 188.46

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon was 4613.32. The lowest was -3788.65. And the median was 173.46.

CHIX:BGSl's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
94.79% of 941 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.48 vs CHIX:BGSl: 188.46

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-06), Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's stock price is £1.096. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.050. Therefore, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 21.92.


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon  (CHIX:BGSl) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.096/0.050
=21.92

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's share price for today is £1.096.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.050.

* 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.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF Chart

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,588.26 196.86 136.29 182.75 192.40

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
EV-to-FCF 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 136.29 0.00 182.75 0.00 192.40

CHIX:BGSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

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

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

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


CHIX:BGSL
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Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon EV-to-FCF Calculation

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=388.350/2.004
=193.79

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Enterprise Value is £388.35 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £2.00 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 193.79 mean?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL) has a EV-to-FCF of 193.79 as of Aug. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 173.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #892 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 94.8%.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's EV-to-FCF too high?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current EV-to-FCF of 193.79 is 12% above median its 10-year median of 173.46. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.48. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 193.79 is 1238.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #892 out of 941 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #892 out of 941 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.48. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 193.79 is 1238.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 173.46 vs. the industry median of 14.48, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has consistently been above 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 EV-to-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.48, based on 941 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current EV-to-FCF of 193.79 is 1238.3% above 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current EV-to-FCF is 193.79, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 173.46. 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 (CHIX:BGSL) has a current EV-to-FCF of 193.79. The current EV-to-FCF is 193.79, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 173.46 and 1238.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.48. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL), the current EV-to-FCF is 193.79 as of Aug. 06, 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

Other Exchanges BGS:UK
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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