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Great Elm Capital Corp (GECC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/14/2025: GECC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.5
1 Year Target Price $9.5
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.26% | Avg. Invested days 55 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 109.19M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 0.69 | 52 Weeks Range 7.18 - 11.46 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 7.18 - 11.46 | Updated Date 11/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 18.72% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.65 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-30 | When - | Estimate 0.25 | Actual 0.2 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -17.08% | Operating Margin (TTM) 76.64% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.04% | Return on Equity (TTM) -5.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.33 | Enterprise Value 281932768 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 |
Enterprise Value 281932768 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1736.49 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 13998168 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 13998168 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders 47 | Percent Institutions 12.57 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Great Elm Capital Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) is an externally managed business development company (BDC) that was founded in 2003 as Mast Capital. It underwent several transformations, including a name change to Great Elm Capital Corp. in 2016, focusing on specialty finance and asset management.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Finance: GECC primarily invests in debt and equity securities of middle market companies. Their strategy focuses on direct lending, distressed debt, and special situations.
- Asset Management: Through its subsidiaries, GECC engages in asset management activities, providing investment advisory services and managing various investment vehicles.
Leadership and Structure
Great Elm Capital Corp. is externally managed by Great Elm Capital Management, Inc. Jonathan Isaac is the CEO. The company's organizational structure includes a board of directors and an investment team that oversees its investment activities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Direct Lending: Provides senior secured loans, second lien loans, and mezzanine debt to middle market companies. Competitors include Ares Capital, Main Street Capital, and Prospect Capital. Market share data is not publicly available.
- Distressed Debt Investments: Invests in distressed debt securities and special situations. Competitors include Oaktree Capital Management and Cerberus Capital Management. Market share data is not publicly available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The BDC industry is currently facing headwinds with rising interest rates and increased economic uncertainty. This has led to increased credit risk and potential declines in net asset value for some BDCs.
Positioning
Great Elm Capital Corp. focuses on niche areas within the BDC space, such as distressed debt and special situations, which may provide higher returns but also carry higher risk. Its competitive advantage lies in its experience in these specialized areas.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for private credit in the US is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. GECC is positioned to capture a small portion of this market through its specialized lending strategies.
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Strengths
- Experienced management team
- Focus on niche markets
- Diversified investment portfolio
Weaknesses
- Small market capitalization
- External management structure
- High leverage
Opportunities
- Increased demand for private credit
- Distressed debt opportunities due to economic uncertainty
- Potential for accretive acquisitions
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic recession
- Increased competition in the BDC space
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCC
- MAIN
- PSEC
Competitive Landscape
GECC faces intense competition from larger, more established BDCs. Its smaller size and external management structure are disadvantages, but its focus on niche markets provides a competitive edge.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, with periods of rapid expansion followed by periods of contraction.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for future growth are mixed, with some expecting moderate growth and others projecting continued volatility.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include raising capital, restructuring debt, and expanding its investment portfolio.
Summary
Great Elm Capital Corp. is a smaller BDC focused on niche areas, offering potential higher returns but also greater risk. Its external management structure and high leverage are concerns. Successful navigation of the current economic environment and strategic deployment of capital are crucial for future growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Company Website
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- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Data may be subject to change.
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Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Great Elm Capital Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-11-04 | CEO & President Mr. Matthew Dov Kaplan C.F.A. | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | Website https://www.greatelmcc.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.greatelmcc.com | ||
Great Elm Capital Corp. is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. It invests in the debt instruments of middle market companies. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
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