Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.53%58 ROE % is 15.61% as of Dec. 2025, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 11.48. 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 1,612 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 75.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.53 Med: 11.48 Max: 18.15
Current: 15.78
During the past 10 years, Gabelli Equity Trust's highest ROE % was 18.15%. The lowest was -9.53%. And the median was 11.48%.
GAB's ROE % is ranked better than 75.99% of 1612
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.535
vs GAB: 15.78
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % 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 ROE %s can be extremely high.
* 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 ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's ROE % 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder 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.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a ROE % of 15.61% as of Dec. 2025. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 11.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #387 out of 1612 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's ROE % too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROE % of 15.61% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 11.48. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.54. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 15.61% is 138.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #387 out of 1612 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 ROE % compare to PAX and ETG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #387 out of 1612 companies for ROE %. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.54. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 15.61% is 138.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.48 vs. the industry median of 6.54, 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 ROE % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROE % among Asset Management companies is 6.54, based on 1,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROE % of 15.61% is 138.9% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current ROE % is 15.61%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 11.48. 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 ROE % is 15.61%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 11.48 and 138.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.54. 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 ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current ROE % is 15.61% 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:
ROE %: 15.61% (36% above median its 10-year median of 11.48)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.9% above the Asset Management median (#387 of 1612)
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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