Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 85.51%.
CHIX:BGFDl's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 80.21% of 1536
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.5
vs CHIX:BGFDl: 85.51
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDl) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 3-Year RORE % 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.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) 3-Year RORE % Chart
CHIX:BGFDL vs BLK, BX, KKR: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 Japan Trust (The) 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Feb. 2026 and 3-year before.
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a 3-Year RORE % of 85.51 as of Feb. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #304 out of 1536 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE % too high?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 85.51. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 85.51 is 584.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #304 out of 1536 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s 3-Year RORE % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) ranks #304 out of 1536 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s value of 85.51 is 584.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.50, based on 1,536 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current 3-Year RORE % of 85.51 is 584.1% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 85.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) stock overvalued right now?
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 85.51. The current 3-Year RORE % is 85.51 and 584.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.50. Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) (CHIX:BGFDL), the current 3-Year RORE % is 85.51 as of Feb. 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 Japan Trust (The) Business Description
Baillie Gifford Japan Trust (The) PLC is an investment company based in the United Kingdom. The company aims to achieve long-term capital growth principally through investment in medium to smaller-sized Japanese companies, which have above average prospects for growth. It invests in various sectors, such as commerce and services; manufacturing and machinery; electrical and electronics; retail; real estate and construction; information, communication and utilities, chemicals, financials, and pharmaceuticals among others. The company is engaged in a single segment of business, being an investment trust company.
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