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Ellsworth Growth andome FundECF -0.32%38 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates ECF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 328 Asset Management companies, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks worse than 304877.74% on this metric.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (AMEX:ECF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
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ECF vs DHF, GGT, BSL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward 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.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 30, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #999999 out of 328 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's Forward PE Ratio compare to DHF and GGT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ranks #999999 out of 328 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ellsworth Growth andome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 11.52, based on 328 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 30, 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.
Ellsworth Growth and Income Fund Ltd operate as a closed-end, diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and the potential for capital appreciation, which objectives the Fund considers to be relatively equal over the long term due to the nature of the securities in which it invests. The company invests in convertible and equity securities. It invests in various sectors, such as healthcare, financial services, computer software and services, energy and utilities, real estate investment trusts, semiconductors, telecommunications, business services, food and beverage, consumer products, transportation, consumer services among others.
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