Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 152.52%.
GLU's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 89.49% of 1532
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.895
vs GLU: 152.52
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (AMEX:GLU) 3-Year RORE % Explanation
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
* 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 Global Utility &ome Trust 3-Year RORE % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 Global Utility &ome Trust 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE % 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 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Dec. 2025 and 3-year before.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) has a 3-Year RORE % of 152.52 as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #161 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is 152.52. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's value of 152.52 is 1082.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #161 out of 1532 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's 3-Year RORE % compare to MCN and PAI?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust ranks #161 out of 1532 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's value of 152.52 is 1082.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.90, based on 1,532 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's current 3-Year RORE % of 152.52 is 1082.8% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust's current 3-Year RORE % is 152.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $78.64, compared to a current price of $19.30 — trading 75.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 152.52 and 1082.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.90. Gabelli Global Utility &ome 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 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU), the current 3-Year RORE % is 152.52 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 Global Utility &ome Trust (GLU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $19.30 is trading 75.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $78.64.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for GLU:
3-Year RORE %: 152.52
GF Value™: $78.64 vs. price of $19.30 (75.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1082.8% above the Asset Management median (#161 of 1532)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GLU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gabelli Global Utility &ome Trust Business Description
Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's objective is to seek a consistent level of after-tax total return. It predominantly invests in stocks of companies involved to a substantial extent in providing products, services, or equipment for the generation or distribution of electricity, gas, or water and infrastructure operations, and in equity securities including preferred securities of companies in other industries, in each case in such securities that are expected to pay periodic dividends.
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