Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.53%58 ROA % is 14.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 11.15. GuruFocus rates GAB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,636 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 81.6% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Gabelli Equity Trust's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $304.6 Mil.
Gabelli Equity Trust's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,055.6 Mil. Therefore, Gabelli Equity Trust's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 14.82%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.21 Med: 11.15 Max: 17.54
Current: 14.98
During the past 10 years, Gabelli Equity Trust's highest ROA % was 17.54%. The lowest was -9.21%. And the median was 11.15%.
GAB's ROA % is ranked better than 81.6% of 1636
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.02
vs GAB: 14.98
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) net income data. The Revenue data used here is two times the semi-annual (Dec. 2025) revenue 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 Equity Trust's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 Equity Trust ROA % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a ROA % of 14.82% as of Dec. 2025. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 11.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #301 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 18.4%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's ROA % too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROA % of 14.82% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 11.15. The Asset Management industry median ROA % is 4.02. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 14.82% is 268.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #301 out of 1636 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Equity Trust's ROA % compare to PAX and ETG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #301 out of 1636 companies for ROA %. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 4.02. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 14.82% is 268.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.15 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Gabelli Equity 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 ROA % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROA % among Asset Management companies is 4.02, based on 1,636 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROA % of 14.82% is 268.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROA % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROA % is 14.82%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 11.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.79, compared to a current price of $5.64 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 14.82%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 11.15 and 268.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 4.02. Gabelli Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current ROA % is 14.82% 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 Equity Trust (GAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.64 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.79.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAB:
ROA %: 14.82% (33% above median its 10-year median of 11.15)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 268.7% above the Asset Management median (#301 of 1636)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Equity Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The Fund invests at least its assets in equity securities under normal market conditions. Its equity portfolio includes common stock, preferred stock, convertible or exchangeable securities, and warrants and rights to purchase such securities selected by the Investment Adviser. The company invests in various sectors, of which Food & Beverage, Financial Services, Equipment and Supplies, Entertainment, Consumer Products, Health Care, Diversified Industrial, Business Services, Consumer Services and others.
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