GUT

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$6.21 Live

The Gabelli Utility Trust · NYSE

$5.2 52W Range $6.3

GUT The Gabelli Utility Trust - Fundamental Analysis

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GUT Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights

NYSE • Financial Services • Asset Management

Current Price Live

$6.21

52W High

$6.3

52W Low

$5.2

Overview AI Snowflake Price Valuation Profitability Growth Health Statements Peers SEC Filings

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Market cap

$556.41M

P/E

11.5

ROE

15.0%

Profit margin

421.4%

Debt/Equity

0.0

Dividend yield

9.66%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence

85%

The Gabelli Utility Trust shows a stable financial foundation with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 and a pristine balance sheet (0.00 Debt/Equity). However, the current price of $6.21 is trading slightly above its Graham Number ($6.08) and significantly above its growth-based intrinsic value ($3.78). While revenue growth is strong at 21.9%, a critical red flag is the 111.11% dividend payout ratio coupled with a 21.2% decline in earnings, suggesting the current yield is unsustainable. The technical trend is heavily bearish (10/100), indicating a lack of immediate momentum despite long-term historical gains.

Key Strengths

Zero debt (Debt/Equity: 0.00)

Low P/E ratio (11.50) relative to sector average (37.54)

Strong historical price performance (1Y Change: +29.5%)

Stable Piotroski F-Score (6/9)

Robust revenue growth (21.90% YoY)

Key Risks

Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (111.11%)

Significant negative earnings growth (-21.20% YoY)

Price trading above intrinsic value ($3.78)

Very bearish technical trend (10/100)

Lack of analyst coverage and target price guidance

AI Fair Value Estimate

Based on comprehensive analysis

$5.43

-12.6% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall

Strong

Value

Future

Past

Health

Dividend

AI Verdict

Value Trap Risk

Key drivers: Zero debt, Negative earnings growth, Unsustainable dividend payout, Price > Intrinsic Value

Confidence

90%

Value

65/100

Ref P/E 11.50, Graham Number $6.08

Positives

P/E is significantly lower than sector average

Watchpoints

Price exceeds Graham Number and Intrinsic Value

Future

40/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives

Strong revenue growth (21.9%)

Watchpoints

Earnings growth is sharply negative (-21.2%)

Past

85/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives

Consistent positive returns over 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y periods

Watchpoints

Recent technical momentum has collapsed

Health

80/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 6/9, Debt/Equity 0.00

Positives

Zero debt
Stable Piotroski F-Score (6/9)
Healthy current ratio (1.05)

Watchpoints

Altman Z-Score not provided

Dividend

30/100

Ref Yield 9.66%, Payout 111.11%

Positives

High nominal yield (9.66%)

Watchpoints

Payout ratio > 100% indicates dividend is not covered by earnings

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price

$6.21

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for GUT and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-27

Company	5Y	3Y	1Y	6M	1M	1W
GUT The Gabelli Utility Trust Primary	+44.3%	+24.3%	+29.5%	+8.5%	+6.1%	+2.5%
BGY BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust Peer	+46.6%	+41.8%	+18.4%	+7.6%	+3.0%	+0.6%
ACIC American Coastal Insurance Corporation Peer	+65.7%	+399.5%	+1.6%	+9.0%	+2.3%	-2.8%
AVK Advent Convertible and Income Fund Peer	+43.6%	+52.3%	+17.8%	+9.9%	+1.6%	+0.3%
ETJ Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund Peer	+20.2%	+41.3%	+10.3%	-1.5%	+3.2%	-1.2%

GUT

The Gabelli Utility Trust

Primary

+44.3%

+24.3%

+29.5%

+8.5%

+6.1%

+2.5%

BGY

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

Peer

+46.6%

+41.8%

+18.4%

+7.6%

+3.0%

+0.6%

ACI

American Coastal Insurance Corporation

Peer

+65.7%

+399.5%

+1.6%

+9.0%

+2.3%

-2.8%

AVK

Advent Convertible and Income Fund

Peer

+43.6%

+52.3%

+17.8%

+9.9%

+1.6%

+0.3%

ETJ

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

Peer

+20.2%

+41.3%

+10.3%

-1.5%

+3.2%

-1.2%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

11.5

N/A

2.04

48.94

N/A

$556.41M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 421.41%

Operating Margin 62.87%

Gross Margin 100.0%

ROE 14.96%

ROA 1.4%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +21.9%

Earnings Growth -21.2%

Q/Q Revenue Growth N/A

Q/Q Earnings Growth -19.1%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity

0.0

Low debt

Current Ratio

1.05

Good

Quick Ratio

1.04

Good

Cash/Share

$N/A

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Total Assets

$0.3B

Liabilities

$0.0B

Equity

$0.3B

Debt/Equity

0.00x

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing GUT against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector (141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)

P/E Ratio

11.5

This Stock

36.01

Sector Avg

-68.1% (Discount)

Return on Equity (ROE)

14.96%

This Stock

-0.73%

Sector Avg

-2141.9% (Below Avg)

Profit Margin

421.41%

This Stock

91.62%

Sector Avg

+360.0% (Superior)

Debt to Equity

0.0

This Stock

1.36

Sector Avg

-100.0% (Less Debt)

Revenue Growth

21.9%

This Stock

35.27%

Sector Avg

-37.9% (Slower)

Current Ratio

1.05

This Stock

3.18

Sector Avg

-66.8% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Company	AI Rating	Market Cap	P/E	ROE	Profit Margin	Price
GUT The Gabelli Utility Trust	NEUTRAL	$556.41M	11.5	15.0%	421.4%	$6.21
BGY BlackRock Enhanced...	BEARISH	$554.84M	45.92	7.0%	283.6%	$5.97	Compare
ACIC American Coastal Insurance...	BEARISH	$551.54M	6.54	38.6%	31.9%	$11.31	Compare
AVK Advent Convertible and Income Fund	BEARISH	$563.34M	4.73	21.1%	286.0%	$12.76	Compare
ETJ Eaton Vance Risk-Managed...	BEARISH	$564.66M	11.34	-%	-%	$8.39	Compare

GUT The Gabelli Utility Trust

NEUTRAL

Mkt Cap

$556M

P/E

11.5

ROE

15.0%

Price

$6.21

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SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A

THE GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT) - DEF 14A

2026-03-19

The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) filed a definitive proxy statement on March 19, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters.

DEF 14A

THE GABELLI UTILITY TRUST (GUT) - DEF 14A

2025-03-20

The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) filed a definitive proxy statement (DEF 14A) on March 20, 2025, to provide shareholders with necessary information for voting on corporate matters.

Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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GUT The Gabelli Utility Trust - Fundamental Analysis

At a glance

AI Analysis

Key Strengths

Key Risks

Performance Snowflake

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Historical Performance Trends

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Valuation Metrics

Profitability

Growth

Financial Health

Financial Statement Flow

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Similar Companies

SEC Filings

Past News Coverage

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