Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) has the GF Score of 34, which implies that the company
might have
Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)
might have
Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.
Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDl) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) GF Score Related Terms
CHIX:BGFDL vs BLK, BX, KKR: GF Score Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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) GF Score vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score falls into.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a GF Score of 34 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.00. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score has ranged from 13.00 to 41.00.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score too high?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current GF Score of 34 is near median its 10-year median of 36.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.00 to a high of 41.00. Overall, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score compare to BLK and BX?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s GF Score of 34 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s own GF Score has ranged from 13.00 to 41.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current GF Score is 34, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.00. 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) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a current GF Score of 34. The current GF Score is 34, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.00. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL), the current GF Score is 34 as of Jul. 05, 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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