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Great Elm CapitalGECC -0.55%22 Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates GECC with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.75 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 325 Asset Management companies, Great Elm Capital ranks better than 86.77% on this metric.
Great Elm Capital (NAS:GECC) 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 .
Great Elm Capital Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Great Elm Capital Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great Elm Capital's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Great Elm Capital Forward PE Ratio Chart
Great Elm Capital Annual Data
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2016-06
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.45
8.63
7.20
7.90
9.00
7.70
6.40
6.02
7.42
5.12
Great Elm Capital Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.88
6.19
6.45
11.67
9.94
8.63
7.81
19.65
8.08
7.20
5.69
8.23
7.90
3.46
5.66
5.44
9.00
8.25
11.04
8.50
7.70
5.81
5.78
6.40
6.25
3.53
5.61
6.02
6.62
8.47
6.70
7.42
7.17
6.65
7.60
5.12
4.04
GECC vs SWZ, GEG, OCCI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Great Elm Capital'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.
Great Elm Capital Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Great Elm Capital's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Elm Capital's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Great Elm Capital (GECC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 as of Jul. 17, 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 Great Elm Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #43 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Great Elm Capital's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Great Elm Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.03. Great Elm Capital's value of 5.90 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #43 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Great Elm Capital has a GF Score™ of 22/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Elm Capital's Forward PE Ratio compare to SWZ and GEG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Great Elm Capital ranks #43 out of 325 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Great Elm Capital in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.03. Great Elm Capital's value of 5.90 is 46.5% below this benchmark. 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 11.03, based on 325 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. Great Elm Capital's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 is 46.5% below 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 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 Great Elm Capital and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Great Elm Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Elm Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Elm Capital (GECC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.75, compared to a current price of $5.39 — trading 618.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 and 46.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.03. Great Elm Capital's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Great Elm Capital (GECC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 as of Jul. 17, 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 Great Elm Capital (GECC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Elm Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.39 is trading 618.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.75.
GuruFocus considers Great Elm Capital to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GECC:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.90
GF Value™: $0.75 vs. price of $5.39 (618.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Asset Management median (#43 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GECC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Elm Capital Corp is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. It generates both income and capital appreciation through debt and income-generating equity investments, including investments in finance businesses. The Company operates as a single reportable segment with an investment objective to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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