Baillie Gifford Shin NipponCHIX:BGSL 26 Net Margin % is 86.69% as of Jan. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 100.06. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGSL with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,580 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks better than 52.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BGSl'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 89 Med: 100.06 Max: 130.37
Current: 89
CHIX:BGSl's Net Margin % is ranked better than 52.78% of 1580
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs CHIX:BGSl: 89.00
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSl) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Net Margin % Related Terms
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon Net Margin % 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.
CHIX:BGSL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Shin Nippon Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % falls into.
* 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 Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL) has a Net Margin % of 86.69% as of Jan. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 100.06. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % has ranged from 89.00 to 130.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #746 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % too high?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Net Margin % of 86.69% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 100.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 89.00 to a high of 130.37. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 86.69% is 2.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #746 out of 1580 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon ranks #746 out of 1580 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's value of 86.69% is 2.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's own Net Margin % has ranged from 89.00 to 130.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 100.06 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.90, based on 1,580 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Net Margin % of 86.69% is 2.1% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's current Net Margin % is 86.69%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 100.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL) has a current Net Margin % of 86.69%. The current Net Margin % is 86.69%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 100.06 and 2.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon (CHIX:BGSL), the current Net Margin % is 86.69% as of Jan. 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 Shin Nippon PLC is an investment company that offers investors participation in a diversified portfolio of shares. Its objective is long-term capital growth from investments in small Japanese companies. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business. The group's investment portfolio is constructed through the identification of individual companies. It invests in consumer discretionary, consumer staples, Communication Services, Financials, Healthcare, Industrials, Information Technology, Real Estate, and Others.
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