Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC (BGEU) — Working Capital to Net Assets Ratio
Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC (BGEU) has a Working Capital to Net Assets ratio of 0.6% as of September 2025. Working capital of £2.09 Million (current assets of £5.39 Million minus current liabilities of £3.30 Million) is measured against net assets of £353.92 Million. A higher ratio indicates strong short-term liquidity financed by the equity base. See BGEU financial flexibility score to measure the company's free cash flow as a share of total liabilities.
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Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC Working Capital to Net Assets (2003–2025)
This chart shows how Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC's Working Capital to Net Assets ratio has evolved across 23 annual periods from 2003 to 2025. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 0.6%, reflecting working capital of £2.09 Million against net assets of £353.92 Million GBP. See BGEU defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Working Capital to Net Assets for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC (2003–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Working Capital to Net Assets ratio for Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC from 2003 to 2025, covering 23 annual filings. Each row shows current assets, current liabilities, working capital, net assets, the ratio, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For live market cap and the full company profile, see BGEU company net worth.
| Year | WC/NA Ratio | Working Capital (GBP) | Net Assets | Current Assets | Current Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.6% | £2.09 Million | £353.92 Million | £5.39 Million | £3.30 Million | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2024 | 0.3% | £1.28 Million | £366.43 Million | £2.16 Million | £887.00K | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2023 | 0.5% | £1.54 Million | £327.39 Million | £3.31 Million | £1.77 Million | ▼ -0.5 pp |
| 2022 | 1.0% | £3.16 Million | £310.40 Million | £4.68 Million | £1.52 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2021 | 2.3% | £12.66 Million | £561.54 Million | £14.57 Million | £1.91 Million | ▲ +5.8 pp |
| 2020 | -3.6% | £-16.21 Million | £452.64 Million | £2.53 Million | £18.73 Million | ▼ -4.2 pp |
| 2019 | 0.6% | £2.15 Million | £373.94 Million | £2.30 Million | £152.00K | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2018 | -0.1% | £-283.00K | £414.32 Million | £63.00K | £346.00K | ▼ -2.3 pp |
| 2017 | 2.3% | £9.95 Million | £440.20 Million | £10.13 Million | £175.00K | ▲ +2.3 pp |
| 2016 | 0.0% | £-29.00K | £350.66 Million | £105.00K | £134.00K | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2015 | 3.2% | £10.00 Million | £312.24 Million | £10.14 Million | £141.00K | ▲ +1.8 pp |
| 2014 | 1.4% | £4.74 Million | £336.73 Million | £5.03 Million | £287.00K | ▲ +0.7 pp |
| 2013 | 0.7% | £2.37 Million | £323.22 Million | £2.76 Million | £396.00K | ▼ -3.8 pp |
| 2012 | 4.6% | £11.71 Million | £256.72 Million | £12.75 Million | £1.03 Million | ▲ +4.1 pp |
| 2011 | 0.5% | £1.19 Million | £237.35 Million | £6.75 Million | £5.56 Million | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 2010 | 3.4% | £9.39 Million | £277.85 Million | £14.26 Million | £4.87 Million | ▲ +2.6 pp |
| 2009 | 0.8% | £2.25 Million | £290.15 Million | £3.48 Million | £1.23 Million | ▼ -5.4 pp |
| 2008 | 6.2% | £18.17 Million | £292.38 Million | £20.99 Million | £2.81 Million | ▲ +7.6 pp |
| 2007 | -1.4% | £-6.47 Million | £464.52 Million | £3.82 Million | £10.29 Million | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 2006 | -0.2% | £-980.00K | £406.69 Million | £4.23 Million | £5.21 Million | ▼ -3.2 pp |
| 2005 | 2.9% | £11.49 Million | £391.35 Million | £38.99 Million | £27.50 Million | ▲ +4.0 pp |
| 2004 | -1.0% | £-3.40 Million | £329.36 Million | £3.35 Million | £6.75 Million | ▲ +0.6 pp |
| 2003 | -1.6% | £-5.18 Million | £319.83 Million | £2.04 Million | £7.22 Million | — |