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Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.18%53 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates GAB with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 844 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks worse than 118483.29% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Gabelli Equity Trust's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.00%.
GAB's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: -2 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio only.
Gabelli Equity Trust (NYSE:GAB) 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Gabelli Equity Trust 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
GAB vs BST, TRIN, BDJ: 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Equity Trust's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Gabelli Equity Trust 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with least-square regression based on the eleven years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Jun. 2026. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #999999 out of 844 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #999999 out of 844 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gabelli Equity Trust has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gabelli Equity Trust's 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to BST and TRIN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #999999 out of 844 companies for 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past ten years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from ten years ago to the current year. View historical data for Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. Gabelli Equity Trust's current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.04, compared to a current price of $5.58 — trading 30.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. Gabelli Equity Trust's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current 10-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Jun. 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 Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gabelli Equity Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.58 is trading 30.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.04.
GuruFocus considers Gabelli Equity Trust to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GAB:
10-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $8.04 vs. price of $5.58 (30.6% below fair value)
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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