ECF (Ellsworth Growth andome Fund) GF Score: 38/100 (As of Aug. 30, 2026) — 24% Below Median

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What is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund GF Score?

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund ECF -0.32% 38 GF Score is 38 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 50.00. GuruFocus rates ECF with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund has the GF Score of 38, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 7/10
2. Profitability Rank : 3/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 2/10
5. Momentum Rank : 8/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Ellsworth Growth andome Fund might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund  (AMEX:ECF) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.

Ellsworth Growth andome Fund GF Score Related Terms

ECF vs DHF, GGT, BSL: GF Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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 GF Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 38 mean?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF) has a GF Score of 38 as of Aug. 30, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 50.00. Over the past decade, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score has ranged from 30.00 to 76.00.
Is Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score too high?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current GF Score of 38 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 50.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.00 to a high of 76.00. 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 GF Score compare to DHF and GGT?
Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's GF Score of 38 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's own GF Score has ranged from 30.00 to 76.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Ellsworth Growth andome Fund and its competitors. Ellsworth Growth andome Fund's current GF Score is 38, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 50.00. 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 GF Score of 38. The current GF Score is 38, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 50.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ellsworth Growth andome Fund (ECF), the current GF Score is 38 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 andome Fund Business Description

Other Exchanges ECFpA.PFD:USA
Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
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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