What does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC do?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is BGS.L's market cap?

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $44.51 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does BGS.L pay a dividend?

Yes — Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.40%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

BGS.L

Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC

LSE·Asset Management · Financial Services

GBX 172.60GBX 0.80+0.47%

Market capGBX 44.51B·Market closed·Aug 27 4:36 PM UTC

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GBX 172.60+GBX 0.80 (+0.47%)today

−29.98%CAGR −6.89%

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FromTo

Aug 30, 1985Aug 28, 2021 → Aug 28, 2026· 5.0 yrsAug 28, 2026

Key Metrics

DividendDividend Tab

Dividend Yield (FWD)0.40%

Annual Dividend (FWD)GBX 0.69

Dividend Growth (5Y)—

Dividend Safety—

Payout Ratio1,377.5%

FCF Payout Ratio8,448.6%

Most Recent DividendGBX 0.690

Ex-Dividend DateApr 16

Payment DateMay 26

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EPS (FWD)—

P/E Ratio (FWD)—

EPS Growth (1Y)—

EPS Growth (3Y)—

EPS Growth (5Y)−37.7%

Next Earnings DateApr 1

Last Report DateApr 1

Reported vs EstimateGBX 0.02

Earnings Surprise—

FinancialsFinancials Tab

Revenue£12.64M

Net Income£12.89M

Net Margin102.0%

Operating Cash Flow£2.00M

Capital Expenditures£80.00K

Free Cash Flow£2.00M

Return on Equity3.6%

Return on Invested Capital0.7%

Net Debt£53.42M

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About Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC

Managed by Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd., Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC operates as a closed-ended equity investment trust. Its mandate is to invest in publicly traded Japanese companies, with a diversified portfolio spanning various economic sectors. A key focus is on small-capitalization firms, specifically those with market valuations below ¥150 billion, employing both value and growth investment strategies. The trust measures its performance against three benchmarks: the Tokyo Second Section Index, the TOPIX Small Index, and the JASDAQ Index. Established in the United Kingdom on July 1, 1985, it remains domiciled there.

CEO: Praveen Kumar
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: LSE
Employees: 0
Website: www.bailliegifford.com/individual-investor/fund-selector/baillie-gifford-shin-nippon.aspx

Peers

Peers Tab

HANA.L

Hansa Investment Company Limited

Cap

GBX 90.5B

LWI.L

Lowland Investment Company plc

Cap

GBX 41.1B

JAGI.L

JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income plc

Cap

GBX 39.3B

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Frequently Asked Questions About BGS.L

What does Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC do?: Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is BGS.L's market cap?: Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) has a market capitalization of approximately $44.51 billion, as of August 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does BGS.L pay a dividend?: Yes — Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon PLC (BGS.L) pays a dividend annually, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.40%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.