ETY (Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 6.99% (As of Apr. 2026)

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ETY Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Inc Fd ETY
53 GF Score
Price $14.24
GF Value $22.11
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ETY +0.35% 53 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 6.99% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates ETY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.11 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.78%. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.97. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.99%.


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Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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* 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
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ETY vs RVT, GOF, CLM: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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.


Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=12.63% / 1.01
=12.50%

Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=6.78% / 0.97
=6.99%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 6.99% mean?
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 6.99% as of Apr. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd and its competitors.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 6.99%. Overall, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to RVT and GOF?
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 6.99% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Asset Management company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd and its competitors. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 6.99%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.11, compared to a current price of $14.24 — trading 35.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 6.99%. Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 6.99% as of Apr. 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 Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd (ETY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.24 is trading 35.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.11. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ETY:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 6.99%
  • GF Value™: $22.11 vs. price of $14.24 (35.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ETY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Fd Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-mgd Dvsf Eq Inc Fd is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains. The secondary objective of the fund is capital appreciation. Its portfolio of investments consists of capital markets, banks, internet and direct marketing retail, biotechnology, media, oil, gas, and consumable fuels, and other sectors.
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$22.11
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