Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) EV-to-FCF: 49.21 (As of Aug. 17, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF?

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust LSE:BGUK +1.36% 39 EV-to-FCF is 49.21 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 49.10. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGUK with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks worse than 82.8% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Enterprise Value is £260.25 Mil. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £5.29 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is 49.21.

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

LSE:BGUK' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.54   Med: 49.1   Max: 144.92
Current: 49.21

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust was 144.92. The lowest was 25.54. And the median was 49.10.

LSE:BGUK's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
82.8% of 942 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.33 vs LSE:BGUK: 49.21

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 (2026-08-17), Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's stock price is £2.24. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.274. Therefore, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.18.


Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust  (LSE:BGUK) 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 UK Growth Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=2.24/0.274
=8.18

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's share price for today is £2.24.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £0.274.

* 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 UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust'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 UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Chart

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Apr17 Apr18 Apr19 Apr20 Apr21 Apr22 Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
EV-to-FCF
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Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Oct16 Apr17 Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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 37.51 0.00 47.93 0.00 46.65

LSE:BGUK vs BLK, BX, KKR: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford UK 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 UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Calculation

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=260.248/5.288
=49.21

Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current Enterprise Value is £260.25 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was £5.29 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 49.21 mean?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) has a EV-to-FCF of 49.21 as of Aug. 17, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.10. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 25.54 to 144.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #780 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 82.8%.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 49.21 is near median its 10-year median of 49.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.54 to a high of 144.92. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.33. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's value of 49.21 is 243.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #780 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #780 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.33. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's value of 49.21 is 243.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 25.54 to 144.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.10 vs. the industry median of 14.33, Baillie Gifford UK 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 14.33, based on 942 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 UK Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF of 49.21 is 243.4% 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 UK Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF is 49.21, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.10. 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?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) has a current EV-to-FCF of 49.21. The current EV-to-FCF is 49.21, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.10 and 243.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.33. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK), the current EV-to-FCF is 49.21 as of Aug. 17, 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 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.
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