Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.53%58 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.36 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 10.20. 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 1,114 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 75.67% on this metric.
Gabelli Equity Trust's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 10.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.36 Med: 10.2 Max: 15.59
Current: 10.36
During the past 10 years, Gabelli Equity Trust's highest Yield on Cost was 15.59. The lowest was 2.36. And the median was 10.20.
GAB's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 75.67% of 1114
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.445
vs GAB: 10.36
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Gabelli Equity Trust 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
GAB vs PAX, ETG, USA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.36 as of Jul. 12, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.20. Over the past decade, Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.36 to 15.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #271 out of 1114 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.36 is near median its 10-year median of 10.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.36 to a high of 15.59. The Asset Management industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 10.36 is 60.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #271 out of 1114 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to PAX and ETG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #271 out of 1114 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 10.36 is 60.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Equity Trust's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.36 to 15.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.20 vs. the industry median of 6.45, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for an Asset Management company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Asset Management companies is 6.45, based on 1,114 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 10.36 is 60.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.20. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.20 and 60.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.45. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 10.36 as of Jul. 12, 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 $5.64 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 10.36 (near median its 10-year median of 10.20)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% above the Asset Management median (#271 of 1114)
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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