The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) Fair Value 2026

GUT · Asset Management ·

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

Quality Score

4.8 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-31, The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) trades at $6.41, versus a $6.12 median fair value across its 2 active models — 4.6% below the current price. QOC: 4.8/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
GUT
Price
$6.41
Quality Score
4.8/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: Markov DDM suggests +0.0% upside with 15% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 4.8/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $6.12, within 4.6% of the current price of $6.41. Estimates range from $5.82 to $6.41. GUT scores 4.8/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.1% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,804 rated companies as of 2026-08-31. GUT’s -4.6% gap is narrower 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 Utility Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give GUT?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($6.41)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
 $6.41 +0.0%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $5.82 -9.1%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, The Gabelli Utility Trust's intrinsic value is estimated at a median $6.12, showing conflicting signals at the current price of $6.41. While the median implied return is -4.6%, model disagreement is elevated with a gap of +9.1% between the most bullish and bearish estimates.

What Do the Models Say About GUT?

2 of 13 models are currently active for GUT. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 1 model suggests overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for GUT is $6.12 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does GUT Rank in Asset Management?

Among 187 Asset Management stocks, GUT ranks #133 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.8/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.8 reflects mixed fundamentals.

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

Is GUT a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns GUT 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 Utility Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, The Gabelli Utility Trust scores 4.8 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

Models cluster within a tight range (+9.1% spread), increasing conviction. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every GUT 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 GUT's 2 active models, average confidence is 13%. 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 Utility 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 GUT?

7 companies across all industries closest to GUT’s Quality of Company score of 4.8/10.

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Read investment analysis: FMST · ANNX · SRCO · NMAD · LONA · ICON · NVDA

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

GUT 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 Utility Trust’s Valuation?

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

CirclFi puts The Gabelli Utility Trust (GUT)'s intrinsic value at $6.12 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-31, ranging from $5.82 to $6.41. The Quality of Company score is 4.8/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is GUT overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $6.41, 1 of 2 active models suggest GUT may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $6.12, within 4.6% of the current price of $6.41 — a consensus view that GUT is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits The Gabelli Utility Trust's business model in Asset Management.

What does a Quality of Company score of 4.8 mean for GUT?

The Gabelli Utility Trust's QOC of 4.8/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on GUT?

CirclFi analyzes GUT 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 GUT a value trap in 2026?

The Gabelli Utility 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 Utility Trust (GUT) has a median fair value of $6.12 — within 4.6% of the current price of $6.41 — as of 2026-08-31.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/GUT/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this GUT valuation
  • Financial statements: The Gabelli Utility Trust 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001080720) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for GUT as of ; valuations recomputed .