Baillie Gifford China Growth TrustCHIX:BGCGL 31 ROA % is 29.73% as of Jan. 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 10.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BGCGL with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,635 Asset Management companies, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks better than 94.31% on this metric.
CHIX:BGCGl'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.48 Med: 10.13 Max: 28.32
Current: 27.78
During the past 13 years, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's highest ROA % was 28.32%. The lowest was -49.48%. And the median was 10.13%.
CHIX:BGCGl's ROA % is ranked better than 94.31% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.97
vs CHIX:BGCGl: 27.78
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGl) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ROA % Related Terms
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ROA % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Jan. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL) has a ROA % of 29.73% as of Jan. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. This is 193% above median its historical median of 10.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #93 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's ROA % too high?
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current ROA % of 29.73% is 193% above median its 10-year median of 10.13. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 3.97. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's value of 29.73% is 648.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #93 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust ranks #93 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.97. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's value of 29.73% is 648.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.13 vs. the industry median of 3.97, Baillie Gifford China 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 3.97, based on 1,635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current ROA % of 29.73% is 648.9% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 3.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's current ROA % is 29.73%, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 10.13. 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 ROA % of 29.73%. The current ROA % is 29.73%, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 10.13 and 648.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.97. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (CHIX:BGCGL), the current ROA % is 29.73% 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
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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