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Royce Global Value Trust Inc(RGT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 2 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-0.07% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$15.1
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RGT

11/10/2026: RGT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Royce Global Value Trust Inc is a closed-end investment fund that provides investors with active management exposure to global small-cap value stocks. The fund's primary strength lies in the specialized, research-driven investment philosophy of Royce Investment Partners, which aims to identify undervalued companies with robust fundamentals. Its main opportunity is the potential for outperformance through active security selection in international markets where small-cap value is currently overlooked. However, investors must consider the risks of high volatility, structural discounts to net asset value, and competition from lower-cost passive investment vehicles. The stock is best suited for long-term value-oriented investors who can tolerate the inherent volatility of global small-cap equities.

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 investorWeak fitThe fund's value-oriented strategy generally focuses on undervalued securities rather than high-growth momentum stocks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis strategy prioritizes long-term value, which is often counter-cyclical to momentum-driven investing.
Value investorStrong fitThe fund is specifically designed for investors seeking exposure to undervalued small-cap equities.
Dividend investorMixed fitWhile the fund pays distributions, the primary objective is capital appreciation, making dividend consistency secondary.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap and international equity exposure inherently carries higher volatility than core domestic large-cap or fixed-income investments.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap stocks in international markets exhibit higher sensitivity to macroeconomic shifts and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMediumThe fund's market price may trade at a significant discount to NAV, impacting actual shareholder returns.
Competition risk (closed-end funds)Medium / highInvestors increasingly prefer cheaper passive vehicles, which can negatively impact fund demand and share pricing.
Business qualityMediumThe fund depends on the manager's ability to consistently pick stocks that provide superior returns.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are subject to the underlying portfolio's income generation, which is not guaranteed.
Execution riskMediumFailure to accurately assess value or manage international market risks could lead to underperformance.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

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 25.02%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RGT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+121.5%) and strong revenue growth (+248.3%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 4.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RGT's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 83.2% and operating margin of 288.6%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RGT's strongest growth driver at +248.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+121.5%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (-98.5%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 39.1% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 11.15% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RGT generates approximately $832 of gross profit, $2,886 of operating income, and $46 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RGT 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 99.16M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 2.81
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 2.81
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 16.6K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 11.83 - 15.79
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 11.83 - 15.79
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.38

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment ManagementManagement of global small-cap value assets; generates revenue primarily through NAV appreciation and income distributions.The fund grows value by successfully picking undervalued stocks globally; you profit from share price increases and potential payouts.

Valuation

Trailing PE 2.81
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.17
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 6.56M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 6.56M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 11.15
Percent Institutions 39.15

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)

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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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