GDL FundGDL -0.05%61 Buyback Yield % is 4.93 as of Jul. 03, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 5.32. GuruFocus rates GDL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 756 Asset Management companies, GDL Fund ranks better than 82.14% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Asset Management subindustry, GDL Fund's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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.
GDL Fund Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
GDL Fund (GDL) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.93 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.32. Over the past decade, GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.11 to 12.95. According to the industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #135 out of 756 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % too high?
GDL Fund's current Buyback Yield % of 4.93 is near median its 10-year median of 5.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.11 to a high of 12.95. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. GDL Fund's value of 4.93 is 2428.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #135 out of 756 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GDL Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDL Fund's Buyback Yield % compare to GCV and MGF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #135 out of 756 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places GDL Fund in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. GDL Fund's value of 4.93 is 2428.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GDL Fund's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 1.11 to 12.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.32 vs. the industry median of 0.20, GDL 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 Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.20, based on 756 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDL Fund's current Buyback Yield % of 4.93 is 2428.2% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDL Fund's current Buyback Yield % is 4.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDL Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund (GDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.39, compared to a current price of $8.46 — trading 25.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.32 and 2428.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. GDL Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.93 as of Jul. 03, 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.
Is GDL Fund (GDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.46 is trading 25.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39.
GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GDL:
Buyback Yield %: 4.93 (near median its 10-year median of 5.32)
GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.46 (25.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2428.2% above the Asset Management median (#135 of 756)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDL Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to achieve absolute returns in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in merger arbitrage transactions and, to a lesser extent, in corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations.
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