Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) — Dividend Yield, NAV & Valuation Analysis
GECC · NASDAQ
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Overview
Great Elm Capital Corp. is an externally managed BDC focused on investing in senior secured and mezzanine debt of middle-market companies. GECC seeks to generate current income with a portfolio that includes senior secured loans, mezzanine instruments, and selected unsecured debt positions. The BDC is externally managed by Great Elm Capital Management and targets borrowers with EBITDA between $3 million and $25 million.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-Year Total Return | 3.8% |
| 3-Year Total Return | 12.4% |
| 5-Year Total Return | 19.8% |
| Expense Ratio | 11.2% |
| Leverage Ratio | 1.28x |
| Portfolio Companies | 40 |
| Total Assets | $0.2B |
Discount / Premium to NAV
| Stock Price | $5.5 |
| NAV per Share | $12.1 |
| Premium / (Discount) to NAV | -54.5% |
| Implied per-share NAV gap | $6.6 |
The premium / discount to NAV compares the current stock price to the per-share net asset value of Great Elm Capital Corp.'s investment portfolio. A negative reading (a discount) means the market is pricing GECC below the value of its underlying assets and is one of the most-watched valuation metrics for any BDC. A positive reading (a premium) means the market is paying a premium over the stated NAV, often reflecting confidence in future dividend coverage and portfolio credit quality. Great Elm Capital Corp. currently trades at a -54.5% discount to NAV.
Investment Strategy
Great Elm Capital Corp. focuses on senior secured loans, mezzanine debt, unsecured debt in the healthcare, technology, business services, manufacturing sectors. The company targets lower middle-market companies and maintains a portfolio of 40 investments totaling $0.2B in assets.
Management
CEO: Matthew W. Drapkin | Employees: 15
Suitability
GECC is suitable for income-focused investors seeking quarterly dividend income with a 18.7% yield. The BDC's focus on senior secured loans provides portfolio characteristics. Investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment objectives before investing.