GDL FUND (GDL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:GDL • US3615701048

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This GDL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. GDL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year GDL was profitable.
  • GDL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGDL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.1%
ROE 4.58%
ROIC 0.77%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGDL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2023 2024 1 2 3 4 5

1.3 Margins

Industry RankSector Rank
OM 28.77%
PM (TTM) 95.91%
GM 33.57%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
GDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGDL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. GDL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • GDL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, GDL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
GDL Yearly Shares OutstandingGDL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
GDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGDL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

2.2 Solvency

  • GDL has an Altman-Z score of 1.01. This is a bad value and indicates that GDL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GDL is 1.96, which is an excellent value as it means it would take GDL, only 1.96 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • GDL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.40. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Although GDL's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.96
Altman-Z 1.01
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGDL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

2.3 Liquidity

  • GDL has a Current Ratio of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that GDL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that GDL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.52
GDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGDL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. GDL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • GDL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.32%.
  • Looking at the last year, GDL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.23% in the last year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.23%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-36.97%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
GDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGDL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M

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4. GDL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.81, the valuation of GDL can be described as rather expensive.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.91. GDL is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.81
Fwd PE N/A
GDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGDL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
GDL Per share dataGDL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. GDL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.78%, GDL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • GDL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.78%

5.2 History

  • GDL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GDL has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
GDL Yearly Dividends per shareGDL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • GDL pays out 104.07% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP104.07%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
GDL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGDL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
GDL Dividend Payout.GDL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GDL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GDL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GDL FUND

NYSE:GDL (4/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

8.37

-0.03 (-0.36%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners44.25%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners25.07%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap91.74M
Revenue(TTM)5.63M
Net Income(TTM)5.40M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.78%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP104.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years7
Ex-Date03-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.81
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 16.29
P/FCF 3.82
P/OCF 3.82
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.47
EY5.62%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY26.16%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY26.16%
SpS0.51
BVpS10.77
TBVpS10.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number10.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.1%
ROE 4.58%
ROCE 0.98%
ROIC 0.77%
ROICexc 0.77%
ROICexgc 0.77%
OM 28.77%
PM (TTM) 95.91%
GM 33.57%
FCFM 426.29%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.4
Debt/FCF 1.96
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.72
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 444.44%
Current Ratio 0.52
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 1.01
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.23%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-36.97%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y40.87%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y26.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.32%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GDL FUND / GDL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GDL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to GDL.


What is the valuation status of GDL FUND (GDL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to GDL FUND (GDL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of GDL stock?

GDL FUND (GDL) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


What is the valuation of GDL FUND based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GDL FUND (GDL) is 17.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.