GAB (Gabelli Equity Trust) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $6.63 (As of Dec. 2025)


GAB Gabelli Equity Trust Inc GAB
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Price $5.64
GF Value $6.79
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Gabelli Equity Trust GAB -0.53% 58 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $6.63 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GAB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Gabelli Equity Trust's adjusted book value per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.515. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $6.63 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

As of today (2026-07-11), Gabelli Equity Trust's current stock price is $ 5.64. Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $6.63. Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 0.85.

During the past 10 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Gabelli Equity Trust was 0.94. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.86.


Gabelli Equity Trust  (NYSE:GAB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=5.64/6.63
=0.85

* 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.

During the past 10 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Gabelli Equity Trust was 0.94. The lowest was 0.81. And the median was 0.86.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Gabelli Equity Trust Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Gabelli Equity Trust Semi-Annual Data
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GAB vs PAX, ETG, USA: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.


Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Gabelli Equity Trust Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Gabelli Equity Trust's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share /CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=5.515/324.0540*324.0540
=5.515

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 324.0540.

Gabelli Equity Trust Annual Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201612 5.688 241.432 7.635
201712 6.390 246.524 8.400
201812 5.184 251.233 6.687
201912 5.806 256.974 7.322
202012 5.784 260.474 7.196
202112 6.327 278.802 7.354
202212 5.015 296.797 5.476
202312 5.122 306.746 5.411
202412 5.172 315.605 5.310
202512 5.515 324.054 5.515

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $6.63 mean?
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $6.63 as of Dec. 2025. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $6.63. Overall, Gabelli Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PAX and ETG?
Gabelli Equity Trust's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $6.63 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. Gabelli Equity Trust's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $6.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $5.64 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $6.63. Gabelli Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $6.63 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.64 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79. GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GAB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $6.63
  • GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gabelli Equity Trust Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.
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