GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GECC • US3903207039
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5.29 USD
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This GECC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GECC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- GECC had positive earnings in the past year.
- GECC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years GECC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- GECC had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.33%, GECC is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of -28.15%, GECC is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.39%, GECC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- GECC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.62%. This is below the industry average of 7.19%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for GECC is below the current ROIC(5.39%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.33% | ||
| ROE | -28.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.39% |
ROA(3y)0.66%
ROA(5y)-1.09%
ROE(3y)0.04%
ROE(5y)-6.41%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)4.63%
1.3 Margins
- GECC has a Operating Margin of 35.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: GECC outperforms 65.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GECC has grown nicely.
- With a Gross Margin value of 45.45%, GECC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GECC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.45% |
OM growth 3Y-6.53%
OM growth 5Y2.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
2. GECC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, GECC has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for GECC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for GECC has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.60, we must say that GECC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -0.60, GECC is not doing good in the industry: 82.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that GECC has dependencies on debt financing.
- GECC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: GECC underperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.6 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.22 indicates that GECC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GECC's Current ratio of 0.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GECC is outperformed by 86.25% of its industry peers.
- GECC has a Quick Ratio of 0.22. This is a bad value and indicates that GECC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.22, GECC is not doing good in the industry: 86.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.22 |
3. GECC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.94% over the past year.
- The earnings per share for GECC have been decreasing by -16.31% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has grown by 27.12% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- GECC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.94%
EPS 3Y-10.49%
EPS 5Y-16.31%
EPS Q2Q%55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.12%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y16.9%
Sales Q2Q%-33.93%
3.2 Future
- GECC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.32% yearly.
- GECC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -12.68% yearly.
EPS Next Y-13.56%
EPS Next 2Y-22.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. GECC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 3.73, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GECC.
- 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GECC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.33, GECC is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GECC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GECC is valued cheaper than 95.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- GECC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GECC's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. GECC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- GECC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 23.39%, which is a nice return.
- In the last 3 months the price of GECC has falen by -27.80%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.64, GECC pays a better dividend. On top of this GECC pays more dividend than 97.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, GECC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 23.39% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GECC decreases each year by -2.29%.
- GECC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- GECC has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.29%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of GECC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. GECC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- GECC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-60.52%
EPS Next 2Y-22.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GECC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:GECC (4/15/2026, 10:01:00 AM)
5.29
+0.07 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners13.81%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners1.47%
Ins Owner Change0.28%
Market Cap74.06M
Revenue(TTM)49.99M
Net Income(TTM)-31.79M
Analysts77.78
Price Target7.91 (49.53%)
Short Float %5.27%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 23.39% |
Yearly Dividend1.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.29%
DP-60.52%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.13%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-11.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.69%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.78%
Max EPS beat(4)14.29%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.34%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.25%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.85%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.31%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.17%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.32%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.93%
PT rev (1m)-11.43%
PT rev (3m)-15.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.07%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.66 | ||
| P/tB | 0.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY26.84%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY23.2%
FCF(TTM)-0.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.2
OCFYN/A
SpS3.57
BVpS8.07
TBVpS8.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.0549 (203.5%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.33% | ||
| ROE | -28.15% | ||
| ROCE | 5.92% | ||
| ROIC | 5.39% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.43% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.44% | ||
| OM | 35.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 45.45% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)0.66%
ROA(5y)-1.09%
ROE(3y)0.04%
ROE(5y)-6.41%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)4.63%
ROICexc(3y)4.64%
ROICexc(5y)4.69%
ROICexgc(3y)4.65%
ROICexgc(5y)4.71%
ROCE(3y)5.07%
ROCE(5y)5.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.71%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.45%
OM growth 3Y-6.53%
OM growth 5Y2.72%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y0.42%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.6 |
F-Score3
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)10.94%
EPS 3Y-10.49%
EPS 5Y-16.31%
EPS Q2Q%55%
EPS Next Y-13.56%
EPS Next 2Y-22.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)27.12%
Revenue growth 3Y26.95%
Revenue growth 5Y16.9%
Sales Q2Q%-33.93%
Revenue Next Year-3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.68%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y39.82%
EBIT growth 3Y18.67%
EBIT growth 5Y20.08%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y96.6%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y96.6%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP / GECC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to GECC.
What is the valuation status for GECC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of GECC stock?
GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) is expected to decline by -13.56% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) stock?
The dividend rating of GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -60.52%.