Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.53%58 FCF Margin % is 52.09% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 53.49. GuruFocus rates GAB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,456 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 69.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -118.14 Med: 53.49 Max: 112.44
Current: 53.49
During the past 10 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Gabelli Equity Trust was 112.44%. The lowest was -118.14%. And the median was 53.49%.
GAB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 69.78% of 1456
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.315
vs GAB: 53.49
Gabelli Equity Trust FCF Margin % Related Terms
Gabelli Equity Trust FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 FCF Margin % of 52.09% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #440 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current FCF Margin % of 52.09% is near median its 10-year median of 53.49. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.32. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 52.09% is 263.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #440 out of 1456 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gabelli Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Equity Trust's FCF Margin % compare to PAX and ETG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #440 out of 1456 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Gabelli Equity Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.32. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 52.09% is 263.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.49 vs. the industry median of 14.32, 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 FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.32, based on 1,456 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current FCF Margin % of 52.09% is 263.9% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current FCF Margin % is 52.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.49. 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 $5.64 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 52.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.49 and 263.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.32. Gabelli Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current FCF Margin % is 52.09% 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 $5.64 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAB:
FCF Margin %: 52.09% (near median its 10-year median of 53.49)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263.9% above the Asset Management median (#440 of 1456)
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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