Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jan. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Financial Strength?

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust CHIX:BGCGL 39 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jan. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGCGL with a GF Score™ of 39/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's interest coverage with the available data. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 0.13. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust  (CHIX:BGCGl) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


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Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was £-0.23 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jan. 2026 was £0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was £7.75 Mil.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jan. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 7.745) / 58.202
=0.13

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 5 mean?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a Financial Strength of 5 as of Jan. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Financial Strength too high?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 7.00. Overall, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Financial Strength compare to BLK and BX?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 7.00 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 Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL), the current Financial Strength is 5 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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