Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (LSE:USA) EV-to-FCF: -120.12 (As of Jul. 29, 2026)

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LSE:USA Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC LSE:USA
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What is Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust EV-to-FCF?

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust LSE:USA +1.78% 39 EV-to-FCF is -120.12 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:USA with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust ranks worse than 106496.17% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's Enterprise Value is £899.13 Mil. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £-7.49 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF for today is -120.12.

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

LSE:USA' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -397.31   Med: -119.32   Max: -73.23
Current: -116.98

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust was -73.23. The lowest was -397.31. And the median was -119.32.

LSE:USA's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 939 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.44 vs LSE:USA: -116.98

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 (2026-07-29), Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's stock price is £3.14. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.185. Therefore, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 16.97.


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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=3.14/0.185
=16.97

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's share price for today is £3.14.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.185.

* 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 US Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Related Terms


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

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

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend May19 May20 May21 May22 May23 May24 May25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -202.79 -89.00 -95.28 -103.87 -95.17

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jul18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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 0.00 -103.87 0.00 -95.17 0.00

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

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

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

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


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Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=899.125/-7.485
=-120.12

Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's current Enterprise Value is £899.13 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was £-7.49 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 -120.12 mean?
Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (LSE:USA) has a EV-to-FCF of -120.12 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust ranks #999999 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF too high?
Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -120.12. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust ranks #999999 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's EV-to-FCF compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust ranks #999999 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.44. 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 14.44, 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. 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 US Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's current EV-to-FCF is -120.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (LSE:USA) has a current EV-to-FCF of -120.12. The current EV-to-FCF is -120.12. Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 2 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 US Growth Trust (LSE:USA), the current EV-to-FCF is -120.12 as of Jul. 29, 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 US Growth Trust Business Description

Address 3 Street Helen’s Place, London, GBR, EC3A 6AB
Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust PLC is a closed-end company. Its investment objective is to produce long-term capital growth. It seeks to invest predominantly in listed and unlisted US companies. It invests in equities, multi-asset, and fixed income. The company makes its investments either directly, or through one or more wholly owned subsidiary companies, or through investment funds.
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