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Gabelli Equity TrustGAB +0.87%57 EV-to-OCF is 12.59 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 8.82. GuruFocus rates GAB with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,500 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks worse than 65.2% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Gabelli Equity Trust's Enterprise Value is $2,055.5 Mil.
Gabelli Equity Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $163.3 Mil. Therefore, Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.59.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.76 Med: 8.82 Max: 13.42
Current: 12.59
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Gabelli Equity Trust was 13.42. The lowest was -36.76. And the median was 8.82.
GAB's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 65.2% of 1500
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.945
vs GAB: 12.59
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Gabelli Equity Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Gabelli Equity Trust's share price for today is $5.82.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gabelli Equity Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.948.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Gabelli Equity Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Gabelli Equity Trust EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 Equity Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Gabelli Equity Trust's current Enterprise Value is $2,055.5 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Gabelli Equity Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $163.3 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.
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a EV-to-OCF of 12.59 as of Aug. 13, 2026. This is 43% above median its historical median of 8.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #978 out of 1500 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 65.2%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 12.59 is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.82. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 12.59 is 111.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #978 out of 1500 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabelli Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Equity Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to ETG and STEW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #978 out of 1500 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 12.59 is 111.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.82 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Gabelli Equity Trust has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,500 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 12.59 is 111.8% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 12.59, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 8.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $5.82 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.59, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 8.82 and 111.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Gabelli Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.59 as of Aug. 13, 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 Equity Trust (GAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.82 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAB:
EV-to-OCF: 12.59 (43% above median its 10-year median of 8.82)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.82 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.8% above the Asset Management median (#978 of 1500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.
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