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A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GDV's Debt-to-Equity is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 0.21 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Debt-to-Equity only.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust Debt-to-Equity 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Dividend &ome Trust Debt-to-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.00 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #999999 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #999999 out of 949 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Debt-to-Equity compare to NVG and KYN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #999999 out of 949 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Asset Management companies is 0.21, based on 949 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.49, compared to a current price of $30.40 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (GDV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.00 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 Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.40 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.49.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GDV:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.00
GF Value™: $34.49 vs. price of $30.40 (11.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of total return on its assets with an emphasis on dividends and income. To achieve its objective, the fund may invest its assets in dividend-paying securities or other income-producing securities. The fund invests in various sectors, including Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Consumer Products, Electronics, and Computer Software & Services, and others.
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