GDL FundGDL +0.06%61 OCF Yield % is 40.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 18.61. GuruFocus rates GDL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,512 Asset Management companies, GDL Fund ranks better than 95.24% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
GDL Fund OCF Yield % Related Terms
GDL Fund OCF Yield % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for GDL Fund's OCF Yield % 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, GDL Fund's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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.
GDL Fund OCF Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, GDL Fund's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GDL Fund's OCF Yield % 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.
GDL Fund (GDL) has a OCF Yield % of 40.55 as of Jun. 27, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 18.61. According to the industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #72 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is GDL Fund's OCF Yield % too high?
GDL Fund's current OCF Yield % of 40.55 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 18.61. The Asset Management industry median OCF Yield % is 2.68. GDL Fund's value of 40.55 is 1413.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #72 out of 1512 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GDL Fund has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDL Fund's OCF Yield % compare to BCIC and IAE?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #72 out of 1512 companies for OCF Yield %. This places GDL Fund in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Yield % is 2.68. GDL Fund's value of 40.55 is 1413.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.61 vs. the industry median of 2.68, GDL Fund 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 OCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 2.68, based on 1,512 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GDL Fund's current OCF Yield % of 40.55 is 1413.1% 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Yield % is 2.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDL Fund's current OCF Yield % is 40.55, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 18.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GDL Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund (GDL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.39, compared to a current price of $8.47 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 40.55, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 18.61 and 1413.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 2.68. GDL Fund's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current OCF Yield % is 40.55 as of Jun. 27, 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 GDL Fund (GDL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GDL Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.47 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39.
GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GDL:
OCF Yield %: 40.55 (118% above median its 10-year median of 18.61)
GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.47 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1413.1% above the Asset Management median (#72 of 1512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GDL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GDL Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to achieve absolute returns in various market conditions without excessive risk of capital. The fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing in merger arbitrage transactions and, to a lesser extent, in corporate reorganizations involving stubs, spin-offs, and liquidations.
61GF Score
Get the complete analysis for GDL
OCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
GDL has been successfully added to your 
