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Gabelli Equity TrustGAB +0.26%57 Equity-to-Asset is 0.95 as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 0.97. 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 1,633 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 72.01% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Gabelli Equity Trust's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,983.8 Mil. Gabelli Equity Trust's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,089.2 Mil.
Therefore, Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 0.97 Max: 1
Current: 0.95
During the past 10 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Gabelli Equity Trust was 1.00. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 0.97.
GAB's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 72.01% of 1633
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.83
vs GAB: 0.95
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Gabelli Equity Trust Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Gabelli Equity Trust Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.95 as of Dec. 2025. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.97. Over the past decade, Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.94 to 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #457 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.95 is near median its 10-year median of 0.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 1.00. The Asset Management industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 0.95 is 14.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #457 out of 1633 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to ETG and STEW?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #457 out of 1633 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This puts Gabelli Equity Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 0.95 is 14.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Equity Trust's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.94 to 1.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.97 vs. the industry median of 0.83, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Asset Management companies is 0.83, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.95 is 14.5% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.95, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.97. 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 $5.73 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.95, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.97 and 14.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.83. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.95 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 Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.73 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAB:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.95 (near median its 10-year median of 0.97)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.73 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% above the Asset Management median (#457 of 1633)
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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