Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Closed Fund(GGZ)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$15.05
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GGZ

10/20/2026: GGZ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Closed Fund (GGZ) is a specialized investment vehicle focused on long-term capital appreciation by identifying undervalued global companies. Its core strength lies in the Gabelli research team's proprietary 'Private Market Value' approach, which seeks opportunities in smaller, often overlooked markets. The primary investment story centers on capturing alpha through active, value-oriented management, though investors should note the inherent volatility and potential for trading at a discount to net asset value. While the fund's managed distribution policy offers consistent income potential, the primary risks involve small-cap market instability and competitive pressure from lower-cost passive alternatives. The stock suits value-oriented investors seeking global diversification.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the fund seeks capital appreciation, its value-oriented methodology may underperform during growth-heavy market cycles.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe fund's focus on undervalued, long-term plays is generally contrary to the high-turnover strategy of momentum investors.
Value investorStrong fitThe fund's core philosophy is built upon Gabelli's established value research and private market value analysis.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund is structured to provide consistent distributions to shareholders through its managed distribution policy.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to small and mid-cap equities carries significant market volatility that may exceed the tolerance of low-risk investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall and mid-cap stocks are inherently more sensitive to market swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe fund may trade at a significant discount to its NAV, affecting shareholder returns.
Competition risk (active management)MediumPressure from low-cost passive alternatives threatens active management market share.
Business qualityMediumThe fund's performance depends heavily on the consistent execution of the Gabelli research team.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and can fluctuate based on portfolio income.
Execution riskMediumThe manager's ability to select winners in global small-cap markets is critical to performance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 14.75%
Avg. Invested days 53
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GGZ receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GGZ has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+204.3%) and solid revenue growth (+12.2%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -3.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GGZ's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 77.4% and operating margin of 313.9%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is GGZ's strongest growth driver at +204.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+12.2%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-103.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 30.8% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 35.69% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GGZ generates approximately $774 of gross profit, $3,139 of operating income, and $-38 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
GGZ has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 113.03M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4.71
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 4.71
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 4.9K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 12.64 - 16.86
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.64 - 16.86
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.19

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment Management FeesManagement fees charged as a percentage of the fund's assets under management.The fund earns money primarily by charging a fee to manage the assets invested by shareholders.
Portfolio Investment IncomeDividends and capital gains generated by the underlying global small and mid-cap stocks.The value of your investment grows based on the performance of the companies the fund owns.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 4.71
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.99
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 4.99
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 7.53M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 7.53M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 35.69
Percent Institutions 30.84

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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