Risk factor
Considerable default risk
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
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.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA