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Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (BGCG) Competitors

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BGCG vs. HET, P2P, BSIF, CGI, and SCAM

Should you buy Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust stock or one of its competitors? Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's main competitors and comparable companies include Henderson European Trust (HET), P2P Global Investments (P2P), Bluefield Solar Income Fund (BSIF), Canadian General Investments (CGI), and Scottish American Investment (SCAM). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "asset management & custody banks" industry.

How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust compare to Henderson European Trust?

Henderson European Trust (LON:HET) and Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LON:BGCG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and dividends.

Henderson European Trust has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. Henderson European Trust is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Henderson European Trust-£16.02M-38.79£71.73M-£0.10N/A
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust£26.84M5.82-£31.39M£44.656.52

Henderson European Trust has a net margin of 95.15% compared to Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's net margin of 91.28%. Henderson European Trust's return on equity of 17.54% beat Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Henderson European Trust95.15% 17.54% 10.02%
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust 91.28%13.60%-30.69%

Henderson European Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Henderson European Trust pays out -42.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays out 5.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

In the previous week, Henderson European Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Henderson European Trust Neutral
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Neutral

Henderson European Trust has a beta of 0.87, suggesting that its stock price is 13% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a beta of 0.698, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

0.6% of Henderson European Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Henderson European Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust beats Henderson European Trust on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust compare to P2P Global Investments?

P2P Global Investments (LON:P2P) and Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LON:BGCG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership and risk.

5.1% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

P2P Global Investments pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.48 per share. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. P2P Global Investments pays out 1.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays out 5.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

P2P Global Investments has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. P2P Global Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
P2P Global Investments£119.18M0.00N/A£39.50N/A
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust£26.84M5.82-£31.39M£44.656.52

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a net margin of 91.28% compared to P2P Global Investments' net margin of 0.00%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's return on equity of 13.60% beat P2P Global Investments' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
P2P Global InvestmentsN/A N/A N/A
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust 91.28%13.60%-30.69%

In the previous week, P2P Global Investments' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
P2P Global Investments Neutral
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Neutral

Summary

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust beats P2P Global Investments on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust compare to Bluefield Solar Income Fund?

Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LON:BSIF) and Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LON:BGCG) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, valuation and media sentiment.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has a net margin of 472.18% compared to Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's net margin of 91.28%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's return on equity of 13.60% beat Bluefield Solar Income Fund's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Bluefield Solar Income Fund472.18% -8.32% 0.96%
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust 91.28%13.60%-30.69%

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. Bluefield Solar Income Fund is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Bluefield Solar Income Fund-£52.67M-11.50-£9.36M-£9.31N/A
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust£26.84M5.82-£31.39M£44.656.52

Bluefield Solar Income Fund has a beta of 0.032, meaning that its stock price is 97% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a beta of 0.698, meaning that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund pays an annual dividend of GBX 8.90 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.7%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Bluefield Solar Income Fund pays out -95.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays out 5.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Bluefield Solar Income Fund is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Bluefield Solar Income Fund presently has a consensus price target of GBX 95, suggesting a potential downside of 7.11%. Given Bluefield Solar Income Fund's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe Bluefield Solar Income Fund is more favorable than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

In the previous week, Bluefield Solar Income Fund's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Neutral
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Neutral

41.4% of Bluefield Solar Income Fund shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.1% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Bluefield Solar Income Fund shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Bluefield Solar Income Fund beats Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust on 8 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust compare to Canadian General Investments?

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LON:BGCG) and Canadian General Investments (LON:CGI) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, institutional ownership, risk, dividends and earnings.

Canadian General Investments has a net margin of 472.76% compared to Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's net margin of 91.28%. Canadian General Investments' return on equity of 21.17% beat Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust91.28% 13.60% -30.69%
Canadian General Investments 472.76%21.17%8.12%

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a beta of 0.698, suggesting that its stock price is 30% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canadian General Investments has a beta of 0.894, suggesting that its stock price is 11% less volatile than the broader market.

Canadian General Investments has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. Canadian General Investments is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust£26.84M5.82-£31.39M£44.656.52
Canadian General Investments£375.62M1.50£283.54M£1.78 thousand1.52

In the previous week, Canadian General Investments had 2 more articles in the media than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Canadian General Investments and 0 mentions for Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. Canadian General Investments' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's score of 0.00 indicating that Canadian General Investments is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Neutral
Canadian General Investments Very Positive

5.1% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.2% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 82.7% of Canadian General Investments shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Canadian General Investments pays an annual dividend of GBX 116 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.3%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays out 5.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian General Investments pays out 6.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Canadian General Investments beats Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust compare to Scottish American Investment?

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust (LON:BGCG) and Scottish American Investment (LON:SCAM) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays an annual dividend of GBX 2.50 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Scottish American Investment pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.12 per share. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust pays out 5.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Scottish American Investment pays out 0.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Scottish American Investment has higher revenue and earnings than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust. Scottish American Investment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust£26.84M5.82-£31.39M£44.656.52
Scottish American Investment£74.89M0.00N/A£46.00N/A

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust has a net margin of 91.28% compared to Scottish American Investment's net margin of 0.00%. Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's return on equity of 13.60% beat Scottish American Investment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust91.28% 13.60% -30.69%
Scottish American Investment N/A N/A N/A

5.1% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Scottish American Investment'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Neutral
Scottish American Investment Neutral

Summary

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust and Scottish American Investment tied by winning 5 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
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BGCG vs. The Competition

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MetricBaillie Gifford China Growth TrustCapital Markets IndustryFinance SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£153.64M£5.17B£13.43B£2.79B
Dividend Yield0.87%7.58%6.04%6.21%
P/E Ratio6.4127.9922.74367.41
Price / Sales5.721,217.03491.9089,142.88
Price / Cash77.1447.6945.2427.89
Price / Book1.383.472.696.74
Net Income-£31.39M£415.67M£1.32B£5.89B
7 Day Performance-1.38%-0.63%-0.59%-0.80%
1 Month Performance-5.61%-3.07%-3.68%-1.41%
1 Year Performance-10.34%10.68%9.91%22.92%

Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BGCG
Baillie Gifford China Growth Trust
N/AGBX 286
-1.9%		N/A-10.0%£153.64M£26.84M6.41N/A
HET
Henderson European Trust
N/AGBX 201
flat		N/AN/A£621.31M-£16.02MN/AN/A
P2P
P2P Global Investments
N/AN/AN/AN/A£617.42M£119.18M20.91N/A
BSIF
Bluefield Solar Income Fund
N/AGBX 102.27
flat		GBX 95
-7.1%		N/A£605.52M-£52.67MN/AN/A
CGI
Canadian General Investments
N/AGBX 2,900
+3.2%		N/A+9.2%£604.97M£375.62M1.63N/A

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