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Bancroft Fund(NYSEMKT) BCV

Market Cap$128.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1972)+10,531%
5 Year+14%
1 Year-1%
1 Month-8%
$22.01
-1.73%
-0.39Today
Bancroft Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 22.012026-10-16
Bancroft Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.16%USD 23.212026-10-09
1 month-7.93%USD 23.912026-09-16
3 month-6.63%USD 23.582026-07-17
Year to date+4.37%USD 21.092025-12-31
1 year-0.63%USD 22.152025-10-16
3 year+79.88%USD 12.242023-10-17
5 year+13.59%USD 19.382021-10-15
Since inception+10,530.54%USD 0.211972-04-03

Bancroft Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$128.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$34.18M

Net Income (TTM)

$52.03M

EPS (TTM)

$6.48

P/E Ratio

3.40

Dividend

$1.46

Beta (Volatility)

0.71 (Low)

Price

$22.01

Volume

6,559

Open

$22.26

Previous Close

$22.01

Daily Range

$21.99 - $22.26

52-Week Range

$21.06 - $27.33

Estimated Earnings Date

May 13, 2025

BCV News

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About Bancroft Fund

Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund primarily invests in convertible securities, including convertible debt and preferred stocks, across various market capitalizations.

Products and Services
  • Invests in convertible securities and public equity markets
  • Focuses on convertible debt and preferred stocks
  • Benchmarks against major indices like S&P 500
Growth Outlook
  • Recent revenue of $10.72 million shows strong quarterly performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin stands at 2.09%
  • Consistent dividend yield of 6.34% attracts income-focused investors
Financial Highlights
  • Quarterly revenue increased from $8.06 million to $10.72 million
  • TTM price-to-earnings ratio of 3.56 indicates potential value
  • Net income for the latest quarter reached $1.36 million
Bancroft Fund Ltd. has demonstrated a solid financial performance, particularly in the most recent quarter, where revenue increased significantly. The fund's focus on convertible securities positions it well within the asset management industry, appealing to investors seeking both growth and income. The TTM price-to-earnings ratio suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential. With a consistent dividend yield, Bancroft Fund Ltd. remains an attractive option for those interested in equity mutual funds.
AI Generated • Oct 5, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

CEO

Jane Dinsmore O'Keeffe

Website

bancroftfund.com

Headquarters

Rye, NY 10580-1422, US

BCV Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

92.15%

Operating Margin

208.68%

Net Income Margin

208.53%

Return on Equity

23.10%

Return on Capital

24.71%

Return on Assets

23.50%

Earnings Yield

29.41%

Dividend Yield

6.63%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$128.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

5.82M

Volume

6.56K

Avg. Volume

15.14K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$31.33M

Operating Income

$52.06M

EBITDA

$52.06M

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

Capital Expenditure

$0.00

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

Cash & ST Invst.

$0.00

Total Debt

$939.78K

Bancroft Fund Performance Analysis

Bancroft Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20212021-10-31USD 26,113,577N/A
20222022-10-31USD 7,995,195-69.4%
20242024-09-30USD 10,688,00633.7%
20252025-09-30USD 10,022,355-6.2%
Bancroft Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-30588.8%
Q22025-03-31-85.4%
Q42025-09-30311.1%
Q22026-03-3133.0%
Bancroft Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20212021-10-31USD 7.54N/A
20222022-10-31USD -8.64N/A
20242024-09-30USD 2.11N/A
20252025-09-30USD 7.11237.0%
Bancroft Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-09-3031.9%
Q22025-03-31-38.3%
Q42025-09-30760.8%
Q22026-03-31-98.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$10.72M

+490.1%

Gross Profit

$9.94M

+392.2%

Gross Margin

92.71%

N/A

Market Cap

$128.17MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$1.36M

-77.9%

EBITDA

$1.38M

-77.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$0.00

-100.0%

Total Debt

$939.78K

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$619.12K

-70.9%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$939.78K

N/A

Return on Assets

23.50%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

23.65%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

$0.00

N/A

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Questions About BCV

What is the current price of Bancroft Fund?

Bancroft Fund is trading at $22.01 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Bancroft Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Bancroft Fund has traded between $21.06 and $27.33.

How much debt does Bancroft Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Bancroft Fund reported total debt of $775.00.

How much cash does Bancroft Fund have on hand?

Bancroft Fund reported $0.00 in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Bancroft Fund’s dividend yield?

Bancroft Fund currently has a dividend yield of 6.63%.

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