What is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) EV-to-FCF?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)LSE:BGFD +2.22%40 EV-to-FCF is 135.64 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 154.30. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGFD with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks worse than 93.82% on this metric.
LSE:BGFD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.43 Med: 154.3 Max: 1410.71
Current: 135.64
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) was 1410.71. The lowest was 72.43. And the median was 154.30.
LSE:BGFD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 93.82% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.55
vs LSE:BGFD: 135.64
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 Japan Trust (The) (LSE:BGFD) 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 Japan Trust (The)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s share price for today is £10.14.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £1.890.
* 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 Japan Trust (The) EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'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 Japan Trust (The) EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current Enterprise Value is £780.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was £5.8 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 Japan Trust (The) (LSE:BGFD) has a EV-to-FCF of 135.64 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 154.30. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s EV-to-FCF has ranged from 72.43 to 1,410.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #880 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 93.8%.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current EV-to-FCF of 135.64 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 154.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.43 to a high of 1,410.71. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 135.64 is 832.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #880 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #880 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.55. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 135.64 is 832.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 72.43 to 1,410.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 154.30 vs. the industry median of 14.55, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 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 14.55, based on 938 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 Japan Trust (The)'s current EV-to-FCF of 135.64 is 832.2% 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 Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current EV-to-FCF is 135.64, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 154.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (LSE:BGFD) has a current EV-to-FCF of 135.64. The current EV-to-FCF is 135.64, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 154.30 and 832.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.55. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Japan Trust (The) (LSE:BGFD), the current EV-to-FCF is 135.64 as of Jul. 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 Japan Trust (The) Business Description
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) PLC is an investment company based in the United Kingdom. The company aims to achieve long-term capital growth principally through investment in medium to smaller-sized Japanese companies, which have above average prospects for growth. It invests in various sectors, such as commerce and services; manufacturing and machinery; electrical and electronics; retail; real estate and construction; information, communication and utilities, chemicals, financials, and pharmaceuticals among others. The company is engaged in a single segment of business, being an investment trust company.
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