The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) Fair Value 2026

GLU · Asset Management ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

5.2 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) trades at $19.15, versus a $59.50 median fair value across its 2 active models — 210.7% above the current price. QOC: 5.2/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
GLU
Price
$19.15
Quality Score
5.2/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: Markov DDM suggests +237.0% upside with 13% confidence
Risk: Limited model coverage (2/13) may reduce confidence

Is The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) appears undervalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $59.50, 210.7% above the current price of $19.15. Estimates range from $54.48 to $64.53. GLU scores 5.2/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. GLU’s +210.7% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Asset Management sector median is -4.4%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give GLU?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($19.15)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
 $64.53 +237.0%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $54.48 +184.5%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust's intrinsic value is estimated at a median fair value of $59.50. At a current market price of $19.15, 2 of 2 active valuation models identify upside potential, projecting a median implied return of +210.7%. Notably, Markov DDM sees the most upside at +237.0% (fair value: $64.53), while Regime Cross is the most conservative at +184.5% ($54.48). The spread between these extremes — +52.5% — reveals how different analytical frameworks can reach starkly different conclusions.

What Do the Models Say About GLU?

2 of 13 models are currently active for GLU. All 2 active models suggest the stock trades below fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for GLU is $59.50 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does GLU Rank in Asset Management?

Among 187 Asset Management stocks, GLU ranks #99 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 5.2/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 5.2 reflects mixed fundamentals.

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The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is GLU a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns GLU a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

2 of 13 models are active for The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust earns a quality score of 5.2/10. This mixed rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +52.5% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every GLU valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across GLU's 2 active models, average confidence is 11%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to GLU?

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Read investment analysis: FLNT · CNET · ALXO · WAST · NKTX · SKYI · NVDA

Where Does GLU Sit in CirclFi's Asset Management Rankings?

GLU is ranked against every other Asset Management stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust’s Valuation?

What is The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU)'s intrinsic value at $59.50 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $54.48 to $64.53. The Quality of Company score is 5.2/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is GLU overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $19.15, 2 of 2 active models suggest GLU may be undervalued, while 0 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $59.50, 210.7% above the current price of $19.15 — a consensus view that GLU is undervalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust's business model in Asset Management.

What does a Quality of Company score of 5.2 mean for GLU?

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust's QOC of 5.2/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on GLU?

CirclFi analyzes GLU with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is GLU a value trap in 2026?

The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust's Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, The Gabelli Global Utility & Income Trust (GLU) has a median fair value of $59.50 — 210.7% above the current price of $19.15 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/GLU/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this GLU valuation

Market data for GLU as of ; valuations recomputed .