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What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust EV-to-FCF?
Baillie Gifford European Growth TrustLSE:BGEU -0.88%35 EV-to-FCF is 385.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 285.31. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGEU with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks worse than 97.55% on this metric.
LSE:BGEU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -975.78 Med: 285.31 Max: 876.44
Current: 388.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust was 876.44. The lowest was -975.78. And the median was 285.31.
LSE:BGEU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 97.55% of 939
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.18
vs LSE:BGEU: 388.65
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 European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) 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 European Growth Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's share price for today is £1.13.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.014.
* 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 European Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust EV-to-FCF 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 European Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust'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 European Growth Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current Enterprise Value is £369.44 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.96 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.
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) has a EV-to-FCF of 385.63 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 285.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #916 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 385.63 is 35% above median its 10-year median of 285.31. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's value of 385.63 is 2619.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #916 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #916 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's value of 385.63 is 2619.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 285.31 vs. the industry median of 14.18, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust 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 14.18, based on 939 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 European Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 385.63 is 2619.5% 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 European Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 385.63, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 285.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) has a current EV-to-FCF of 385.63. The current EV-to-FCF is 385.63, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 285.31 and 2619.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.18. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU), the current EV-to-FCF is 385.63 as of Jul. 21, 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 European Growth Trust Business Description
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC is an investment company. The company's investment objective is to achieve long-term capital growth through a diversified portfolio of Continental European securities. It adopts the investment in the diverse and increasingly accessible market of Continental Europe, which provides opportunities for capital growth over the long term. The company holds a diversified portfolio of investments, including Industrials, consumer discretionary, consumer services, financials, healthcare, and others. Its revenue consists of income from an investment. Geographically, maximum revenue is gained from the Netherlands, through Investment in Information Technology.
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