The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc.
GABFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned May 30, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. (GAB) is listed under Asset Management. At a $1.75B market cap, The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within financial services. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC.
Market Cap
$1.75B
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
5.72
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$0.98
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
15.8%
ROA
0.4%
Cash
$553,427
Total Debt
$102.6M
Free CF
$6.2M
52W Change
-1.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $553K in cash, though total debt stands at $102.6M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $6.2M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 15.8% points to strong capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 0.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$198.0M (2022) to $305.3M (2025), reflecting a 254% increase over the period.
The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for The Gabelli Equity Trust Inc. and its sector.