Gabelli Multimedia TrustGGT 52 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates GGT with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 52/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $8.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,588 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks better than 79.03% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $33.39 Mil. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $211.39 Mil. Therefore, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
GGT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.24 Med: 11.04 Max: 21.05
Current: 20.86
During the past 9 years, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 21.05%. The lowest was -35.24%. And the median was 11.04%.
GGT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 79.03% of 1588
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.19
vs GGT: 20.86
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Gabelli Multimedia Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
GGT vs BSL, PCQ, VTN: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Multimedia Trust Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.79% mean?
Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.79% as of Dec. 2025. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Gabelli Multimedia Trust and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 11.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #333 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.79% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04. The Asset Management industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.79% is 119.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #333 out of 1588 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Multimedia Trust has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Multimedia Trust's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BSL and PCQ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #333 out of 1588 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Gabelli Multimedia Trust in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.79% is 119.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 7.19, Gabelli Multimedia 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for an Asset Management company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Asset Management companies is 7.19, based on 1,588 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 15.79% is 119.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Gabelli Multimedia Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.79%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $4.20 — trading 49.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.79%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 119.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.19. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 15.79% 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 Multimedia Trust (GGT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.20 is trading 49.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Multimedia Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GGT:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 15.79% (43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04)
GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $4.20 (49.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.6% above the Asset Management median (#333 of 1588)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GGT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The fund invests majority of its assets, under normal market conditions, in common stock and other securities, including convertible securities, preferred stock, options, and warrants of companies in the telecommunications, media, publishing, and entertainment industries.
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