Baillie Gifford UK Growth Trust PLC
BGUK.L is a UK Investment Trust that operates within the Collective Investments sector, primarily generating revenue through investment activities in financial markets.
Business. BGUK.L is a UK Investment Trust that operates within the Collective Investments sector, primarily generating revenue through investment activities in financial markets.
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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BGUK.L is a UK Investment Trust that operates within the Collective Investments sector, primarily generating revenue through investment activities in financial markets.
BGUK.L maintains a capital structure with a total equity of £260.09 million and total liabilities of £25.47 million, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.1, indicating a potential liquidity risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which is a key liquidity flag.
In terms of profitability, BGUK.L reports a return on equity (ROE) of 6.5% and a return on assets (ROA) of 5.92%. These figures are to be compared against the industry's preferred metrics and cohort medians to assess performance. The company's operating income of £16.90 million and net income of £16.90 million suggest a strong profitability position.
BGUK.L's revenue is primarily derived from investment activities, with no specific segments or geographic regions disclosed in the available data. The company's revenue concentration is not specified, but the absence of detailed segment data implies a lack of diversification in its revenue streams.
The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly outlined in the available data, but the operating cash flow of £5.35 million indicates a positive cash generation capability. The outlook for the current and next fiscal years is not provided, but the company's financial performance suggests a stable position.
BGUK.L's risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's dilution potential is low, and no significant adjustments have been applied to the valuation metrics. The key risk factor is the negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact the company's liquidity.
Recent events and filings for BGUK.L are not detailed in the available data. The company's financial statements and disclosures do not provide specific information on recent developments or strategic initiatives.
- BGUK.L has a strong equity base with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.
- The company's ROE of 6.5% and ROA of 5.92% indicate solid profitability.
- The current ratio of 0.1 suggests a potential liquidity risk.
- The company's revenue is primarily from investment activities, with no detailed segment data.
- The company's liquidity risk is medium, and dilution risk is low.
- The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt is a key liquidity flag.
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- BGUK.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-27