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Gabelli Dividend &ome TrustGDV +0.86%60 Net Margin % is 99.49% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 99.53. GuruFocus rates GDV with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,568 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks better than 81.06% on this metric.
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (NYSE:GDV) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust Net Margin % Related Terms
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust Net Margin % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Dividend &ome Trust Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net 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 Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) has a Net Margin % of 99.49% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 99.53. Over the past decade, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net Margin % has ranged from 98.88 to 100.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #297 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net Margin % too high?
Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's current Net Margin % of 99.49% is near median its 10-year median of 99.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 98.88 to a high of 100.54. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 85.85. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's value of 99.49% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #297 out of 1568 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's Net Margin % compare to NVG and KYN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust ranks #297 out of 1568 companies for Net Margin %. This places Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 85.85. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's value of 99.49% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's own Net Margin % has ranged from 98.88 to 100.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 99.53 vs. the industry median of 85.85, Gabelli Dividend &ome 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 85.85, based on 1,568 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's current Net Margin % of 99.49% is 15.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 85.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's current Net Margin % is 99.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 99.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.49, compared to a current price of $30.40 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 99.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 99.53 and 15.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 85.85. Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust (GDV), the current Net Margin % is 99.49% 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 Dividend &ome Trust (GDV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.40 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $34.49.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Dividend &ome Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GDV:
Net Margin %: 99.49% (near median its 10-year median of 99.53)
GF Value™: $34.49 vs. price of $30.40 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% above the Asset Management median (#297 of 1568)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust operates as a diversified closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of total return on its assets with an emphasis on dividends and income. To achieve its objective, the fund may invest its assets in dividend-paying securities or other income-producing securities. The fund invests in various sectors, including Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Consumer Products, Electronics, and Computer Software & Services, and others.
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