Gdl FundGDL.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Deeply Undervalued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Gdl Fund (GDL.N) trades at a P/E of N/A, P/B of 0.78x, P/S of N/A, and a dividend yield of 4.34%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E historical percentile is still accumulating data over the trailing long-term window (vs. the short-term percentile still accumulating data); P/B sits at the 18th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 18th percentile over 3Y); P/S historical percentile is still accumulating data over the trailing long-term window (vs. the short-term percentile still accumulating data).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/B ranks at the 19th percentile within its industry and the 17th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 51.56%, ranking at the 100th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Its P/B percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Of the 51.56% total shareholder yield, 4.34% is paid out as dividends and roughly 47.22% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. Gdl Fund operates in the other sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: GDL · GDL
Want the full picture on whether Gdl Fund (GDL.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | N/A | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/B (MRQ) | 0.78 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | N/A | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividend Yield | 4.34% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 51.56% |