Great Elm Capital Corporation (GECC)
NASDAQ:GECC
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GECC Stock Chart & Stats
$5.43
$0.04(0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.43
$0.04(0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.63 - $11.46
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.35K
Average Volume (3M)124.92K
Market Cap
$76.01M
Enterprise Value$250.10M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$34.64M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$189.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield22.43%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding13,998,168
10 Day Avg. Volume65,135
30 Day Avg. Volume124,915
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.77
Price to Sales (P/S)1.96
P/FCF Ratio-30.96
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-19.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.50Price Target Upside1.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$51.99M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Portfolio De-riskingActively trimming nearly a third of corporate names and cutting higher‑risk second‑lien exposure materially reduces concentration and downside sensitivity. This durable repositioning improves portfolio liquidity and lowers prospective loss severity, supporting steadier income and NAV stabilization over months.
Low NonaccrualsNonaccruals under 1% indicate a predominantly performing loan book, limiting near‑term realized credit losses. That profile supports sustainable interest income and dividend coverage while management completes portfolio repairs, a structurally favorable factor for cash generation over the coming quarters.
Strengthened Credit TeamHiring an experienced Head of Credit Research enhances underwriting rigor and downside protection across new originations and workouts. Stronger credit oversight is a lasting governance improvement that should reduce future underwriting errors and support steadier portfolio performance and NAV recovery.
Bears Say
Material NAV DeclineA near‑20% quarter‑over‑quarter NAV drop materially erodes the company's capital buffer and demonstrates mark volatility across CLOs, restructurings and stressed credits. Such a large capital impairment constrains dividend flexibility and heightens sensitivity to further credit or market shocks for several quarters.
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating cash flow and deteriorating free cash flow signal poor earnings quality and limited internal funding for distributions or debt service. This structural cash conversion weakness increases reliance on asset sales, external funding or liability management, raising operating and financing risk over the medium term.
Limited Immediate Liquidity Vs. DebtVery low cash relative to outstanding debt creates refinancing and covenant vulnerability absent sustained asset cash flows or access to the revolver. While management has liquidity tools (revolver, note repurchases), the structural mismatch limits flexibility and raises the likelihood of forced asset sales if market conditions tighten.
Great Elm Capital News
GECC FAQ
What was Great Elm Capital Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Great Elm Capital Corporation lowest stock price was $4.63 and its highest was $11.46 in the past 12 months.
What is Great Elm Capital Corporation’s market cap?
Great Elm Capital Corporation’s market cap is $76.01M.
When is Great Elm Capital Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Great Elm Capital Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Great Elm Capital Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Great Elm Capital Corporation released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.343 by -$0.033.
Is Great Elm Capital Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Great Elm Capital Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Great Elm Capital Corporation pay dividends?
Great Elm Capital Corporation pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.37 which represents an annual dividend yield of 22.43%. See more information on Great Elm Capital Corporation dividends here
What is Great Elm Capital Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Great Elm Capital Corporation’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Great Elm Capital Corporation have?
Great Elm Capital Corporation has 13,998,168 shares outstanding.
What happened to Great Elm Capital Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Great Elm Capital Corporation reported an EPS of $0.31 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.343. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.704%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Great Elm Capital Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GECC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Great Elm Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.50 (1.29% Upside)
$5.50 (1.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GECC Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 11.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-37.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-24.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Great Elm Capital Corporation
Great Elm Capital Corp. is a business development company which specializes in loan and mezzanine, middle market investments. It invests in the debt instruments of middle market companies. The fund prefers to invest in media, commercial services and supplies, healthcare, telecommunication services, communications equipment. It typically makes equity investments between $3 million and $10 million in companies with revenues between $3 million and $75 million.
GECC Company Deck
GECC Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced picture: management acknowledged a significant NAV decline (roughly 19% q/q) driven by market volatility, CLO mark compression, restructurings and specific stressed investments, and disclosed realized losses on certain DIP positions. Offsetting those negatives were clear remediation efforts — an incentive fee waiver (~$2.3M), active portfolio derisking (nearly 30% of corporate credits repositioned), strong quarter-over-quarter NII growth (>50% in NII per share), low nonaccruals (<1%), improved liquidity actions (note repurchases and revolver availability), a strengthened credit team, and continued CLO JV cash generation. Given the material NAV headwinds but decisive governance and portfolio actions to stabilize earnings and protect capital, the overall tone is cautious and constructive.View all GECC earnings summariesGECC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.50
▲(1.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
22.49% Insiders
<0.01% Mutual Funds
7.41% Other Institutional Investors
70.10% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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