GCV (GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -3.20% (As of Mar. 2026)

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GCV GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC GCV
56 GF Score
Price $4.39
GF Value $7.71
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND GCV +0.69% 56 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -3.20% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GCV with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.71 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Asset Management companies, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND ranks worse than 74.58% on this metric.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

GCV' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.2   Med: 0   Max: 61.5
Current: -3.2

During the past 11 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND was 61.50% per year. The lowest was -3.20% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

GCV's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than
74.58% of 842 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8 vs GCV: -3.20

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -3.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.30% 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 dividends per share growth rate.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.33. As of today, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividend Yield % is 10.92%.

Warning Sign:

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.

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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND  (NYSE:GCV) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.24/ 0.032727160103251
=7.33

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND was 4.42. The lowest was 0.14. And the median was 0.39.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1200002026-09-162026-09-162026-09-23Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-06-152026-06-152026-06-23Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002026-03-172026-03-172026-03-24Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1200002025-12-122025-12-122025-12-19Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.48/4.39
=10.93 %

Current Share Price is $4.39.
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.48.

During the past 11 years, the highest Dividend Yield of GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND was 14.86%. The lowest was 1.81%. And the median was 9.57%.

Warning Sign:

GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.

* 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.


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GCV vs JLS, GDL, MGF: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend 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.


GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


GCV
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GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound 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 dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -3.20% mean?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -3.20% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND ranks #628 out of 842 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 74.6%.
Is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -3.20%. Based on the distribution chart, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND ranks #628 out of 842 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to JLS and GDL?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND ranks #628 out of 842 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -3.20%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.71, compared to a current price of $4.39 — trading 43.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -3.20%. GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -3.20% 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.

Is GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND (GCV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.39 is trading 43.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.71. GuruFocus considers GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GCV:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -3.20%
  • GF Value™: $7.71 vs. price of $4.39 (43.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 4 warning signs

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


GABELLI CONVERTIBLE &OME SECURITIES FUND Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
GABELLI CONVERTIBLE & INCOME SECURITIES FUND INC is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek a high level of total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation by investing in convertible securities. The company invests in various portfolios such as Health Care, Financial Services, Real Estate Investment Trust, Energy and Utilities, Telecommunications, Food and Beverage, Aerospace and Automotive, and others. All the operation of the group is operated through the regions of the United States.
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