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Ellsworth Growth andome FundECF 38 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 5.40. GuruFocus rates ECF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,524 Asset Management companies, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks better than 82.22% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was -3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 1.30% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Ellsworth Growth andome Fund was 12.30% per year. The lowest was -11.90% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (AMEX:ECF) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
ECF vs BSL, GGT, EDF: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.30% mean?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 5.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #271 out of 1524 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.30% is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.40. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's value of 12.30% is 515% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #271 out of 1524 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to BSL and GGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #271 out of 1524 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Ellsworth Growth andome Fund in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's value of 12.30% is 515% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.40 vs. the industry median of 2.00, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 2.00, based on 1,524 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.30% is 515% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 2.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.30%, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 5.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 12.30%. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.30%, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.40 and 515% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.00. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 12.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.
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