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Royce Micro Cap Closed Fund(RMT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$12.71
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for RMT

10/20/2026: RMT (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Royce Micro Cap Closed Fund (RMT) is a closed-end investment fund providing active, value-oriented exposure to U.S. micro-cap equities. Managed by Royce Investment Partners, the fund has a leading position in the small-cap niche, aiming to uncover growth opportunities in companies that are often overlooked by larger market participants. While the fund offers potential for significant capital appreciation, it faces risks from market volatility, the illiquidity of micro-cap stocks, and potential discounts to its Net Asset Value. This stock is best suited for long-term investors comfortable with higher risk, rather than conservative portfolios. Interested investors should monitor the discount to NAV and the manager's performance relative to small-cap benchmarks.

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 fitIt offers exposure to high-growth potential micro-caps but carries significant volatility.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe fund's focus on long-term value and micro-caps is often at odds with short-term momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitThe manager's fundamental, value-oriented approach aligns well with traditional value-seeking investors.
Dividend investorMixed fitDistributions can be attractive, though they are subject to market performance and capital gains fluctuations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe micro-cap asset class is inherently high-risk and high-volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighMicro-cap stocks are prone to large swings in price due to lower trading volumes and business fragility.
Valuation riskMediumThe fund may trade at a significant discount or premium to its actual net asset value.
Competition risk (Passive ETFs)MediumLow-cost passive ETFs compete for the same investor capital.
Business qualityMediumMicro-cap companies often have less established business models than large-cap firms.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions are not guaranteed and fluctuate based on portfolio income.
Execution riskMediumThe manager must successfully identify winners in a challenging and inefficient segment of the market.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

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

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 43.02%
Avg. Invested days 77
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 10/20/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
RMT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+33.1%) and strong revenue growth (+588.5%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -6.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.23%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
RMT's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 84.4% and operating margin of 200.6%. Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is RMT's strongest growth driver at +588.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+33.1%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (-191.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 41.1% (solid) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.23%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
RMT generates approximately $844 of gross profit, $2,006 of operating income, and $-66 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 moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
RMT has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 685.52M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 1.79
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 1.79
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 98.0K shares
Beta 1.24
52 Weeks Range 8.86 - 14.53
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.86 - 14.53
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 6.52%
Basic EPS (TTM) 7.06

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment ManagementActive management of a micro-cap portfolio to generate capital appreciation.The fund earns money by holding small, growing companies that increase in value over time.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 1.79
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 715.45M
Price to Sales(TTM) 133.45
Enterprise Value 715.45M
Price to Sales(TTM) 133.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.3
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 54.19M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 54.19M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 0.23
Percent Institutions 41.08

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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