Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) Market Cap: £326.92 Mil (As of Jul. 21, 2026)

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What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Market Cap?

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust LSE:BGEU -0.88% 35 Market Cap is £326.92 Mil as of Jul. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGEU with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,663 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks better than 65.12% on this metric.

Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £0.938. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 296.03 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was £277.67 Mil.

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's quarterly market cap increased from Mar. 2025 (£312.93 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£336.09 Mil) but then declined from Sep. 2025 (£336.09 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (£277.67 Mil).

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's annual market cap increased from Sep. 2023 (£299.41 Mil) to Sep. 2024 (£320.12 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 (£320.12 Mil) to Sep. 2025 (£336.09 Mil).

Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Enterprise Value for Today is £369.44 Mil.


Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust  (LSE:BGEU) Market Cap Explanation

Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the company’s debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.

Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.


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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Market Cap Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap 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 European Growth Trust Market Cap Chart

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Market Cap
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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25 Mar26
Market Cap 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 350.88 320.12 312.93 336.09 277.67

LSE:BGEU vs BLK, BX, KKR: Market Cap Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap falls into.


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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Market Cap Calculation

Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Market Cap (A: Sep. 2025 )=Share Price (A: Sep. 2025 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )
=£1.035*324.723
=£336.09

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Market Cap (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Share Price (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Shares Outstanding (EOP) (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=£0.938*296.025
=£277.67

* 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 Market Cap →
What does a Market Cap of £326.92 Mil mean?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) has a Market Cap of £326.92 Mil as of Jul. 21, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #580 out of 1663 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Market Cap too high?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current Market Cap is £326.92 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #580 out of 1663 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Market Cap compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #580 out of 1663 companies for Market Cap. This puts Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Market Cap is 196.02. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for an Asset Management company?
The median Market Cap among Asset Management companies is 196.02, based on 1,663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Market Cap is 196.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current Market Cap is £326.92 Mil. 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 Market Cap of £326.92 Mil. The current Market Cap is £326.92 Mil. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU), the current Market Cap is £326.92 Mil 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

Address 1 Greenside Row, Calton Square, Edinburgh, GBR, EH1 3AN
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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