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GDL FundGDL -0.18%56 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.69 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GDL with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 832 Asset Management companies, GDL Fund ranks worse than 120192.19% on this metric.
GDL Fund's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.36.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.70.
GDL Fund's EPS without NRI for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.35.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.69.
During the past 12 months, GDL Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 42.90% per year.
During the past 9 years, GDL Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 26.90% per year. The lowest was 26.90% per year. And the median was 26.90% per year.
GDL Fund (NYSE:GDL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
GDL Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
GDL Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GDL Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 vs IAE, MGF, GCV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, GDL Fund's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
GDL Fund PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GDL Fund's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDL Fund's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
GDL Fund's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.69
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.69 mean?
GDL Fund (GDL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 832 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is GDL Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
GDL Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.69. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. GDL Fund's value of $0.69 is 94.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 832 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GDL Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDL Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to IAE and MGF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 832 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places GDL Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. GDL Fund's value of $0.69 is 94.1% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 832 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDL Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.69 is 94.1% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDL Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.69. 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 $8.42 — trading 26.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.69 and 94.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. GDL Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.69 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 $8.42 is trading 26.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39.
GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GDL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.69
GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.42 (26.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.1% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 832)
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 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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