7.06 USD
-0.06 (-0.84%)
GECC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GECC while its profitability can be described as average. GECC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- GECC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year GECC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: GECC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GECC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- GECC has a Return On Assets of 4.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: GECC outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
- GECC has a Return On Equity of 12.52%. This is in the better half of the industry: GECC outperforms 70.64% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GECC (4.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GECC is below the industry average of 7.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (3.63%) for GECC is below the current ROIC(4.03%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.28% | ||
| ROE | 12.52% | ||
| ROIC | 4.03% |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)-1.48%
ROE(3y)3.3%
ROE(5y)-8.81%
ROIC(3y)3.63%
ROIC(5y)3.66%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 36.80%, GECC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- GECC has a Operating Margin of 36.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: GECC outperforms 68.09% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GECC has declined.
- GECC has a Gross Margin (45.51%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GECC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 36.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.8% | ||
| GM | 45.51% |
OM growth 3Y-12.64%
OM growth 5Y-4.62%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.36%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, GECC has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, GECC has more shares outstanding
- GECC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- GECC has an Altman-Z score of -0.38. This is a bad value and indicates that GECC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -0.38, GECC is not doing good in the industry: 77.02% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.40 is on the high side and indicates that GECC has dependencies on debt financing.
- GECC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.40) than 67.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.38 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- GECC has a Current Ratio of 0.07. This is a bad value and indicates that GECC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GECC has a Current ratio of 0.07. This is amonst the worse of the industry: GECC underperforms 91.49% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.07 indicates that GECC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- GECC has a worse Quick ratio (0.07) than 91.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.07 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GECC have decreased strongly by -13.25% in the last year.
- GECC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -26.17% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 18.32% in the past year. This is quite good.
- GECC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.78% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-13.25%
EPS 3Y-23.86%
EPS 5Y-26.17%
EPS Q2Q%-48.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.32%
Revenue growth 3Y15.91%
Revenue growth 5Y7.78%
Sales Q2Q%-9.25%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, GECC will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
- GECC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.83% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year23.28%
Revenue Next 2Y12.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.39, the valuation of GECC can be described as very cheap.
- 92.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GECC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GECC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say GECC is valued rather cheaply.
- GECC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.24.
- GECC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. GECC is cheaper than 94.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GECC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say GECC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.24 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GECC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GECC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 21.26%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.19, GECC pays a better dividend. On top of this GECC pays more dividend than 97.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GECC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.26% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GECC decreases each year by -23.69%.
- GECC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- GECC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.69%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 95.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GECC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP95.97%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:GECC (1/13/2026, 8:22:10 PM)
7.06
-0.06 (-0.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09/amc
Inst Owners12.73%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.01%
Ins Owner Change-3.02%
Market Cap98.84M
Revenue(TTM)46.55M
Net Income(TTM)17.53M
Analysts76
Price Target9.35 (32.44%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 21.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.57
Dividend Growth(5Y)-23.69%
DP95.97%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)8.74%
Min EPS beat(2)3.2%
Max EPS beat(2)14.29%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-44.37%
Max EPS beat(4)14.29%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-7.33%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.97%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)16.71%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)5.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.31%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)22.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)67.44%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)10.27%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)8.72%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.89%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.24 | ||
| P/S | 2.07 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY18.56%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY19.07%
FCF(TTM)-1.37
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.37
OCFYN/A
SpS3.4
BVpS10
TBVpS10
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number17.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.28% | ||
| ROE | 12.52% | ||
| ROCE | 5.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.05% | ||
| OM | 36.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.8% | ||
| GM | 45.51% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.09%
ROA(5y)-1.48%
ROE(3y)3.3%
ROE(5y)-8.81%
ROIC(3y)3.63%
ROIC(5y)3.66%
ROICexc(3y)3.64%
ROICexc(5y)3.92%
ROICexgc(3y)3.66%
ROICexgc(5y)3.93%
ROCE(3y)4.6%
ROCE(5y)4.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-12.94%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.56%
OM growth 3Y-12.64%
OM growth 5Y-4.62%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.36%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.4 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.12 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.38 |
F-Score4
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)-13.25%
EPS 3Y-23.86%
EPS 5Y-26.17%
EPS Q2Q%-48.72%
EPS Next Y16.14%
EPS Next 2Y2.56%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.32%
Revenue growth 3Y15.91%
Revenue growth 5Y7.78%
Sales Q2Q%-9.25%
Revenue Next Year23.28%
Revenue Next 2Y12.83%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y33.56%
EBIT growth 3Y1.26%
EBIT growth 5Y2.8%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-317.32%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-317.32%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP / GECC 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 6 / 10 to GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) stock?
GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GECC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) is 5.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.71.
What is the financial health of GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) stock?
The financial health rating of GREAT ELM CAPITAL CORP (GECC) is 0 / 10.