GGZ (The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust) EPS (Basic): $2.97 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

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GGZ The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust GGZ
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What is The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust EPS (Basic)?

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust GGZ +1.30% 38 EPS (Basic) is $2.97 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GGZ with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.16. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.97.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.10. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.91.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1.10. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.91.

During the past 12 months, The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 219.40% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 9 years, The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -14.70% per year. The lowest was -37.20% per year. And the median was -17.10% per year.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust  (NYSE:GGZ) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust EPS (Basic) Related Terms

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS (Basic) 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.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 3.75 -3.83 1.18 0.93 2.97

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) 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 0.04 -0.15 1.08 1.81 1.16
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The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(23.344-0.549)/7.675
=2.97

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(9.048-0)/7.452
=1.21

EPS (Basic) 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 $2.97

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $2.97 mean?
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ) has a EPS (Basic) of $2.97 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust and its competitors.
Is The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's current EPS (Basic) is $2.97. Overall, The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to IAF and WEA?
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's EPS (Basic) of $2.97 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 EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust and its competitors. The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's current EPS (Basic) is $2.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust stock overvalued right now?
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ) has a current EPS (Basic) of $2.97. The current EPS (Basic) is $2.97. The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ), the current EPS (Basic) is $2.97 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.

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a diversified closed-ended management investment company whose investment objective is long-term capital growth. It invests in equity securities such as common stock and preferred stock of companies.
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