Gabelli Equity TrustGAB -0.53%58 Dividend Yield % is 10.57% as of Jul. 10, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 10.41. 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 1,115 Asset Management companies, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks better than 83.14% on this metric.
As of today (2026-07-10), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Gabelli Equity Trust is 10.57%.
Warning Sign:
Gabelli Equity Trust Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
GAB'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 10.41 Max: 15.91
Current: 10.57
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Gabelli Equity Trust was 15.91%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 10.41%.
GAB's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 83.14% of 1115
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs GAB: 10.57
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Gabelli Equity Trust was 55.30% per year. The lowest was -1.60% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Gabelli Equity Trust Dividend Yield % Related Terms
Gabelli Equity Trust Dividend Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Gabelli Equity Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.150000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-06-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.150000
2026-03-17
2026-03-17
2026-03-24
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.148042
2025-12-12
2025-12-12
2025-12-19
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.148042
2025-09-16
2025-09-16
2025-09-23
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Gabelli Equity Trust's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* 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 Equity Trust (GAB) has a Dividend Yield % of 10.57% as of Jul. 10, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.41. Over the past decade, Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.41 to 15.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #188 out of 1115 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Gabelli Equity Trust's Dividend Yield % too high?
Gabelli Equity Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 10.57% is near median its 10-year median of 10.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 15.91. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.95. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 10.57% is 77.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #188 out of 1115 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 Dividend Yield % compare to PAX and ETG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gabelli Equity Trust ranks #188 out of 1115 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Gabelli Equity Trust in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 5.95. Gabelli Equity Trust's value of 10.57% is 77.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Gabelli Equity Trust's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.41 to 15.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.41 vs. the industry median of 5.95, 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 Dividend Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,115 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gabelli Equity Trust's current Dividend Yield % of 10.57% is 77.6% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Gabelli Equity Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gabelli Equity Trust's current Dividend Yield % is 10.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.41. 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 Dividend Yield % is 10.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.41 and 77.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gabelli Equity Trust (GAB), the current Dividend Yield % is 10.57% as of Jul. 10, 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:
Dividend Yield %: 10.57% (near median its 10-year median of 10.41)
GF Value™: $6.79 vs. price of $5.64 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% above the Asset Management median (#188 of 1115)
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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