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


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61 GF Score
Price $8.46
GF Value $11.39
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is GDL Fund ROC %?

GDL Fund GDL 61 ROC % is % as of Dec. 2025. 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.

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What does a ROC % of % mean?
GDL Fund (GDL) has a ROC % of % as of Dec. 2025. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors.
Is GDL Fund's ROC % too high?
GDL Fund's current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % compare to BCIC and IAE?
GDL Fund's ROC % of % can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median ROC % is 1.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC % among Asset Management companies is 1.20, based on 710 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC % 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 % mean?
A high ROC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period capital. View historical data on GDL Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC % is 1.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GDL Fund's current ROC % 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 $8.46 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC % is %. 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 ROC % calculated?
ROC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GDL Fund (GDL), the current ROC % 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 $8.46 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:

  • ROC %: %
  • GF Value™: $11.39 vs. price of $8.46 (25.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 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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