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Bancroft Fund Limited(BCV)
USD --+0.00%
Reward44Moderate
Risk42Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 917% profit margin · 5.3% dividend yield · Revenue down 7% YoY
BCV
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE MKT
Bancroft Fund Limited | Financial Services
Dividend King
Market Cap:140.32M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
42
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is Bancroft Fund Limited?

is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc.

BCV · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

BCV stands out on profitability and cash flow, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

BCV · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Profitability87/100

    428% net margin · 27% ROE

  • Cash flow77/100

    428% net margin

Watchouts 2

  • Growth21/100

    Rev -38.4% CAGR · earnings +0.5%

  • Valuation41/100

    Below average

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Bancroft Fund Limited?

is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The company is listed on the NYSE MKT in USA, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 140.32M, and a P/E ratio of 3.3x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Discount reflects uncertainty around future performance.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap140.32M
P/E Ratio3.27
Dividend Yield5.34%
52 Week High24.44
52 Week Low15.5838
Last AnnualOctober
IPO Date9/7/1984
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding6M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNYSE MKT
Beta0.963
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.gabelli.com/Template/fundinfo.cfm?tid=
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