GGT (Gabelli Multimedia Trust) ROE %: 15.79% (As of Dec. 2025) — 43% Above Median


GGT Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc GGT
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Price $4.08
GF Value $8.33
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What is Gabelli Multimedia Trust ROE %?

Gabelli Multimedia Trust GGT 51 ROE % is 15.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 11.04. GuruFocus rates GGT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks better than 83.28% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $33.39 Mil. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $211.39 Mil. Therefore, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

GGT' s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -35.24   Med: 11.04   Max: 21.05
Current: 20.86

During the past 9 years, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's highest ROE % was 21.05%. The lowest was -35.24%. And the median was 11.04%.

GGT's ROE % is ranked better than
83.28% of 1615 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.35 vs GGT: 20.86

Gabelli Multimedia Trust  (NYSE:GGT) 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:

ROE %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=33.388/211.387
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(33.388 / 34.23)*(34.23 / 211.99)*(211.99 / 211.387)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=97.54 %*0.1615*1.0029
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=15.75 %*1.0029
=15.79 %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=33.388/211.387
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (33.388 / 33.388) * (33.388 / 34.23) * (34.23 / 211.99) * (211.99 / 211.387)
= Tax Burden * Pretax Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1 * 97.54 % * 0.1615 * 1.0029
=15.79 %

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.


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Gabelli Multimedia Trust ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % can be seen below:

* 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.

Gabelli Multimedia Trust ROE % Chart

Gabelli Multimedia Trust Annual Data
Trend Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE %
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Gabelli Multimedia Trust Semi-Annual Data
Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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GGT vs EHI, DHF, MPV: ROE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Multimedia 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 Multimedia Trust ROE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % falls into.


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Gabelli Multimedia Trust ROE % Calculation

Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=42.564/( (189.374+215.031)/ 2 )
=42.564/202.2025
=21.05 %

Gabelli Multimedia Trust's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Jun. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=33.388/( (207.743+215.031)/ 2 )
=33.388/211.387
=15.79 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 15.79% mean?
Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) has a ROE % of 15.79% 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 Multimedia Trust and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 11.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #270 out of 1615 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % too high?
Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current ROE % of 15.79% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04. The Asset Management industry median ROE % is 6.35. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.79% is 148.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #270 out of 1615 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Multimedia Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Multimedia Trust's ROE % compare to EHI and DHF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Multimedia Trust ranks #270 out of 1615 companies for ROE %. This places Gabelli Multimedia Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROE % is 6.35. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's value of 15.79% is 148.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.04 vs. the industry median of 6.35, Gabelli Multimedia 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 6.35, based on 1,615 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 Multimedia Trust's current ROE % of 15.79% is 148.7% 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 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 Multimedia Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROE % is 6.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's current ROE % is 15.79%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 11.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.33, compared to a current price of $4.08 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 15.79%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04 and 148.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.35. Gabelli Multimedia Trust's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Multimedia Trust (GGT), the current ROE % is 15.79% 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 Multimedia Trust (GGT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Multimedia Trust stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.08 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.33. GuruFocus considers Gabelli Multimedia Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for GGT:

  • ROE %: 15.79% (43% above median its 10-year median of 11.04)
  • GF Value™: $8.33 vs. price of $4.08 (51% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 148.7% above the Asset Management median (#270 of 1615)

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


Gabelli Multimedia Trust Business Description

Other Exchanges GGTpG.PFD:USAGGTpE.PFD:USA
Address One Corporate Center, Rye, New York, NY, USA, 10580-1422
Gabelli Multimedia Trust Inc is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is the long-term growth of capital with income as a secondary objective. The fund invests majority of its assets, under normal market conditions, in common stock and other securities, including convertible securities, preferred stock, options, and warrants of companies in the telecommunications, media, publishing, and entertainment industries.
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