ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £-8.28 Mil.
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was £283.09 Mil. Therefore, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -2.92%.
LSE:BGUK'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.03 Med: 3.25 Max: 31.22
Current: 12.24
During the past 13 years, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's highest ROA % was 31.22%. The lowest was -17.03%. And the median was 3.25%.
LSE:BGUK's ROA % is ranked better than 76.57% of 1635
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.07
vs LSE:BGUK: 12.24
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 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 UK Growth Trust ROA % Related Terms
Baillie Gifford UK 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 UK 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 UK Growth Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford UK 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 (Apr. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) has a ROA % of -2.92% as of Apr. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #383 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's ROA % too high?
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current ROA % is -2.92%. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #383 out of 1635 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's ROA % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust ranks #383 out of 1635 companies for ROA %. This places Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.07. 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 4.07, 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. 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 UK Growth Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's current ROA % is -2.92%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £24.37, compared to a current price of £2.13 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -2.92%. Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK), the current ROA % is -2.92% as of Apr. 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.
Is Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust (LSE:BGUK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.13 is trading 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of £24.37.
GuruFocus considers Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BGUK:
ROA %: -2.92%
GF Value™: £24.37 vs. price of £2.13 (91.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BGUK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust Business Description
Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC is an investment company and carries on business as an investment trust. The principal investment objective of the company is to achieve capital growth predominantly from investment in UK equities, to provide a total return in excess of the FTSE All-Share Index. It invests in a portfolio of between thirty-five and sixty-five mainly listed companies operating in different sectors, selected for their potential to provide, in aggregate, attractive returns relative to the total return of the FTSE All-Share Index.
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