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Great Elm Capital Corp.(GECC)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GECC•NASDAQ•Banking & Credit
$5.63
Price updated Jun 25, 2026
AboutGreat 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.Show more
- Net Interest Income$32M+89.6%
- Total Revenue$44M+13.1%
- Net Income-$32M-994.7%
- Return on Equity-25.53%-943.7%
- Net Interest Margin9.27%+90.3%
- Efficiency Ratio105.22%+541.7%
- ROA-9.31%-871.6%
- Equity / Assets33.14%-16.7%
- Book Value per Share9.14-33.9%
GECC Price & Volume
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Portfolio Impairments Threaten Capital Base Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial Position:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Portfolio credit impairment risk
"Great Elm Capital Corp. faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by extreme earnings volatility and a deteriorating equity base, which has shrunk to $107.5M as of 2026Q1. The firm's reliance on non-recurring valuation adjustments rather than consistent interest income creates significant uncertainty regarding the sustainability of its business model. Investors should remain cautious as the company continues to fund dividends despite periods of negative operating cash flow, potentially eroding long-term shareholder value."
Verdict Logic
the firm's dividend yield of 28.1% appears unsustainable given the consistent erosion of the equity base and the recurring inability to generate positive net income.
GECC Growth Metrics
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years14.2%
3 Years22.11%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-838.96%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-750.05%
Return on Capital
10 Years-2.54%
5 Years-0.77%
3 Years2.56%
Last Year-4.04%
GECC Recent Earnings
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 6/12 qtrs (50%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.36+12.5%
$0.32
Rev
$10M-11.1%
$11M
Q2 2026
Mar 2, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.31-3.1%
$0.32
Rev
$13M-3.6%
$13M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.20-16.7%
$0.24
Rev
$11M-19.5%
$13M
Q3 2025
Aug 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.51+15.9%
$0.44
Rev
$14M+17.1%
$12M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 4, 2026 | $0.36vs $0.32+12.5% | $10Mvs $11M-11.1% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.31vs $0.32-3.1% | $13Mvs $13M-3.6% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.20vs $0.24-16.7% | $11Mvs $13M-19.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $0.51vs $0.44+15.9% | $14Mvs $12M+17.1% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.63 | $64.92M | -2.19 | 13.12% | -71.47% | -25.53% | 27.65% | |
| $14.90 | $593.35M | 3.12 | -20.47% | 173.56% | 34.04% | — | |
| $12.31 | $671.57M | 7.24 | 24.76% | 39.78% | 7.31% | — | |
| $7.27 | $721.31M | 10.10 | 2.2% | 34.83% | 5.84% | — | |
| $4.59 | $186.35M | 3.76 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — | |
| $23.30 | $1.45B | 12.26 | 50.13% | 50.89% | 11.68% | — |
Compare GECC vs Peers
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GECC SEC Filings & Documents
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GECC Frequently Asked Questions
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Great Elm Capital Corp. growing?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) grew revenue by 13.1% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is GECC profitable?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) reported a net loss of $33.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
Does GECC pay dividends?
Yes, Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) pays a dividend with a yield of 27.65%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is GECC's return on equity?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) has a return on equity (ROE) of -25.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Industry Metrics
What is Great Elm Capital Corp.'s net interest margin?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 9.3%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
What is Great Elm Capital Corp.'s efficiency ratio?
Great Elm Capital Corp. (GECC) has an efficiency ratio of 105.2%. This is higher than peers, suggesting room for cost optimization.