Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) Net Margin %: 100.74% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Net Margin %?

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust LSE:BGEU -0.88% 35 Net Margin % is 100.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 99.86. GuruFocus rates LSE:BGEU with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,571 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks better than 55.76% on this metric.

Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Income for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-34.04 Mil. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Revenue for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was £-33.79 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 100.74%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LSE:BGEU' s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 92.23   Med: 99.86   Max: 129
Current: 92.23


LSE:BGEU's Net Margin % is ranked better than
55.76% of 1571 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 85.3 vs LSE:BGEU: 92.23

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust  (LSE:BGEU) 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.


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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Net Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % Chart

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Net Margin %
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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
Net Margin % 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 99.46 101.84 101.56 98.81 100.74

LSE:BGEU vs BLK, BX, KKR: Net Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust'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 European Growth Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Margin % falls into.


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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust Net Margin % Calculation

Net margin - also known as net profit margin is the ratio of Net Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

Net Margin=Net Income (A: Sep. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Sep. 2025 )
=16.429/17.363
=94.62 %

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

Net Margin=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-34.042/-33.793
=100.74 %

* 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 Net Margin % →
What does a Net Margin % of 100.74% mean?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU) has a Net Margin % of 100.74% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.86. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 92.23 to 129.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #695 out of 1571 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44.2%.
Is Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current Net Margin % of 100.74% is near median its 10-year median of 99.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 92.23 to a high of 129.00. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's value of 100.74% is 18.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #695 out of 1571 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 Net Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust ranks #695 out of 1571 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.30. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's value of 100.74% is 18.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 92.23 to 129.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.86 vs. the industry median of 85.30, Baillie Gifford European 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.30, based on 1,571 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 European Growth Trust's current Net Margin % of 100.74% is 18.1% 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 European Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust's current Net Margin % is 100.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.86. 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 Net Margin % of 100.74%. The current Net Margin % is 100.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.86 and 18.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.30. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust (LSE:BGEU), the current Net Margin % is 100.74% as of Mar. 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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