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Ellsworth Growth andome FundECF -0.32%38 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.67 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 7.76. GuruFocus rates ECF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 915 Asset Management companies, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks better than 51.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
ECF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.35 Med: 7.76 Max: 14.56
Current: 7.66
During the past 13 years, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 14.56. The lowest was 5.35. And the median was 7.76.
ECF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than 51.15% of 915
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.89
vs ECF: 7.66
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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Sep25 was $3.762. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $1.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Sep25.
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Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (AMEX:ECF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart
ECF vs DHF, GGT, BSL: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.67 mean?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.67 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.76. Over the past decade, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.35 to 14.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #447 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.67 is near median its 10-year median of 7.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.35 to a high of 14.56. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's value of 7.67 is 2.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #447 out of 915 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to DHF and GGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #447 out of 915 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Ellsworth Growth andome Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's value of 7.67 is 2.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.35 to 14.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.76 vs. the industry median of 7.89, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has consistently been below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.89, based on 915 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.67 is 2.8% below 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.76. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.67. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.76 and 2.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.89. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.67 as of Aug. 30, 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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