Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) Pre-Tax Income: £50.76 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2026)

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CHIX:BGCGL Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust PLC CHIX:BGCGL
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What is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income?

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust CHIX:BGCGL 31 Pre-Tax Income is £50.76 Mil as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGCGL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's pretax income for the six months ended in Jan. 2026 was £28.77 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was £50.76 Mil. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's pretax margin was 98.85%.

During the past 13 years, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's highest Pretax Margin was 105.02%. The lowest was 92.95%. And the median was 98.64%.


Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust  (CHIX:BGCGl) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=28.766/29.101
=98.85%

During the past 13 years, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's highest Pretax Margin was 105.02%. The lowest was 92.95%. And the median was 98.64%.

* 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 China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income 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 China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income Chart

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -83.45 -12.44 -82.99 40.62 50.76

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Semi-Annual Data
Jul16 Jan17 Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
Pre-Tax Income 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 -44.99 12.22 28.40 21.99 28.77

CHIX:BGCGL vs BLK, BX, KKR: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pretax Income for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Other
=0+50.757
=50.76

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pretax Income for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Other
=0+28.766
=28.77

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £50.76 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of £50.76 Mil mean?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a Pre-Tax Income of £50.76 Mil as of Jan. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Pre-Tax Income is £50.76 Mil. Overall, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income compare to BLK and BX?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Pre-Tax Income of £50.76 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Pre-Tax Income for an Asset Management company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Pre-Tax Income is £50.76 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 China Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a current Pre-Tax Income of £50.76 Mil. The current Pre-Tax Income is £50.76 Mil. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL), the current Pre-Tax Income is £50.76 Mil 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 China Growth Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges BGCG:UK
Address 1 Greenside Row, Calton Square, Edinburgh, GBR, EH1 3AN
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust PLC is an asset management firm that has assets under management and advice. It aims to produce long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in shares of, or depositary receipts representing the shares of, Chinese companies. It has a single segment of business, being an investment business.
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