GDL (GDL Fund) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-5.27 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


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61 GF Score
Price $8.46
GF Value $11.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is GDL Fund Cash Flow for Dividends?

GDL Fund GDL 61 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-5.27 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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.

GDL Fund's cash flow for dividends for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-2.59 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-5.27 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

GDL Fund's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2024 ($-2.75 Mil) to Jun. 2025 ($-2.68 Mil) and declined from Jun. 2025 ($-2.68 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-2.59 Mil).

GDL Fund's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 ($-5.89 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-5.62 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-5.62 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-5.27 Mil).

GDL Fund Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

GDL Fund Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GDL Fund's Cash Flow for Dividends 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.

GDL Fund Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

GDL Fund Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -6.66 -6.45 -5.89 -5.62 -5.27

GDL Fund Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.90 -2.87 -2.75 -2.68 -2.59
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GDL Fund Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-5.27 Mil.

* 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.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-5.27 Mil mean?
GDL Fund (GDL) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-5.27 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for GDL Fund and its competitors.
Is GDL Fund's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
GDL Fund's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-5.27 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends compare to BCIC and IAE?
GDL Fund's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-5.27 Mil 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for an Asset Management company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for GDL Fund and its competitors. GDL Fund's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-5.27 Mil. 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 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-5.27 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-5.27 Mil 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 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 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39. GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GDL:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-5.27 Mil
  • GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.46 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
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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