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ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME (ECF) Stock Price, Quote, News and Overview

NYSEARCA:ECF - NYSE Arca - US2890741067 - Currency: USD

9.36  +0.02 (+0.21%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, ECF scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ECF was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. The financial health of ECF is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ECF has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ECF was profitable.
In the past year ECF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ECF 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years ECF 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ECF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFECF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

The last Return On Invested Capital (1.00%) for ECF is above the 3 year average (0.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.52%
ROE -14.68%
ROIC 1%
ROA(3y)-3.52%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)-3.48%
ROE(5y)2.44%
ROIC(3y)0.93%
ROIC(5y)0.95%
ECF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICECF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ECF has declined.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECF has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECF has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 55.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.68%
OM growth 3Y7.93%
OM growth 5Y2.56%
PM growth 3Y-56.43%
PM growth 5Y-31.84%
GM growth 3Y3.97%
GM growth 5Y2.08%
ECF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsECF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500 -500 1K -1K -1.5K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for ECF has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ECF has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for ECF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
ECF Yearly Shares OutstandingECF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
ECF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsECF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 36.33 indicates that ECF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
There is no outstanding debt for ECF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 36.33
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ECF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFECF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50M -50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that ECF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ECF has a Quick Ratio of 0.93. This is a bad value and indicates that ECF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
ECF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesECF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2M 4M 6M 8M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ECF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 107.00%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for ECF have been decreasing by -27.66% on average. This is quite bad
ECF shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 77.09%.
Measured over the past years, ECF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)107%
EPS 3Y-52.43%
EPS 5Y-27.66%
EPS Q2Q%86.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)77.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%76.98%

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.
ECF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesECF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
ECF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesECF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.67, ECF can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 29.35, ECF is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.67
Fwd PE N/A
ECF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsECF 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 N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ECF Per share dataECF EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 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. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ECF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.66%, which is a nice return.
ECF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.66%

5.2 History

The dividend of ECF has a limited annual growth rate of 3.27%.
ECF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of ECF decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
ECF Yearly Dividends per shareECF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of ECF are negative and hence is the payout ratio. ECF will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-34.74%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ECF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendECF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M -20M -40M

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ELLSWORTH GROWTH AND INCOME

NYSEARCA:ECF (3/7/2025, 8:20:58 PM)

9.36

+0.02 (+0.21%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change9.34%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap127.67M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.04%
Short Ratio0.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.66%
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.27%
DP-34.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-17 2025-03-17 (0.13)
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 34.67
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 30.31
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.68
P/tB 0.68
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.83
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.83
OCFYN/A
SpS0.31
BVpS13.68
TBVpS13.68
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -14.52%
ROE -14.68%
ROCE 1.26%
ROIC 1%
ROICexc 1%
ROICexgc 1%
OM 55.92%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.68%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-3.52%
ROA(5y)2.41%
ROE(3y)-3.48%
ROE(5y)2.44%
ROIC(3y)0.93%
ROIC(5y)0.95%
ROICexc(3y)0.93%
ROICexc(5y)0.95%
ROICexgc(3y)0.93%
ROICexgc(5y)0.95%
ROCE(3y)1.18%
ROCE(5y)1.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y27.84%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.84%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.12%
OM growth 3Y7.93%
OM growth 5Y2.56%
PM growth 3Y-56.43%
PM growth 5Y-31.84%
GM growth 3Y3.97%
GM growth 5Y2.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.93
Altman-Z 36.33
F-Score5
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)107%
EPS 3Y-52.43%
EPS 5Y-27.66%
EPS Q2Q%86.74%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)77.09%
Revenue growth 3Y10.65%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%76.98%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y92.95%
EBIT growth 3Y19.42%
EBIT growth 5Y10.18%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-267.8%
FCF growth 3Y-43.5%
FCF growth 5Y-20.09%
OCF growth 1Y-267.8%
OCF growth 3Y-43.5%
OCF growth 5Y-20.09%