GDL (GDL Fund) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Dec. 2025)


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57 GF Score
Price $8.47
GF Value $11.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GDL Fund ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

GDL Fund GDL +0.24% 57 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates GDL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 628 Asset Management companies, GDL Fund ranks worse than 159235.51% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
GDL Fund (GDL) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Dec. 2025. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is GDL Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
GDL Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GDL Fund has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GDL Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to GCV and MGF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, GDL Fund ranks #999999 out of 628 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places GDL Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 63.66, based on 628 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 63.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDL Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. 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 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. GDL Fund's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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 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 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.39. GuruFocus considers GDL Fund to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GDL:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.47 (25.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address One Corporate Center, Rye, NY, USA, 10580-1422
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.
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