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Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3765461070
CUSIP
376546107
IPO Date
Jun 23, 2005

Highlights

Market Cap
$563.43M
Enterprise Value
$1.45B
EPS (TTM)
$1.68
PE Ratio
8.45
PEG Ratio
0.19
Total Revenue (TTM)
$110.43M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$60.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$64.46M
Year Range
$11.42 - $15.34
ROA (TTM)
5.21%
ROE (TTM)
10.83%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gladstone Investment Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) has returned 3.42% so far this year and 18.02% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, GAIN has achieved an annualized return of 18.49%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Gladstone Investment Corporation

1D
0.35%
1M
4.32%
YTD
3.42%
6M
6.37%
1Y
18.02%
3Y*
16.28%
5Y*
14.72%
10Y*
18.49%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 23, 2005, GAIN's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.06%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.5 years.

Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +42.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GAIN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 12, 2009 with a return of +49.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -27.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.43%-0.44%4.32%3.42%
20252.58%3.11%-2.97%3.52%10.04%-1.13%-2.11%2.59%-1.91%0.57%2.04%0.22%17.11%
20242.40%-3.98%4.01%1.07%-1.33%0.22%0.86%-7.37%12.59%-0.36%0.73%-2.40%5.33%
20235.96%3.90%-3.44%4.84%-6.60%3.29%5.37%-5.26%0.62%5.85%8.70%5.44%31.01%
2022-7.18%-3.91%8.18%-3.22%-1.51%-6.28%5.58%-2.43%-15.28%7.31%9.07%-6.35%-17.55%
20212.05%16.72%3.61%16.93%-0.55%3.27%0.28%4.76%-6.83%14.85%4.76%4.38%82.14%

Benchmark Metrics

Gladstone Investment Corporation has an annualized alpha of 6.40%, beta of 1.11, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 24, 2005.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.34%) than losses (81.34%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
6.40%
Beta
1.11
0.28
Upside Capture
87.34%
Downside Capture
81.34%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GAIN ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


GAIN Risk / Return Rank: 6969
Overall Rank
GAIN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6969
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GAIN Sortino Ratio Rank: 6666
Sortino Ratio Rank
GAIN Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
GAIN Calmar Ratio Rank: 6767
Calmar Ratio Rank
GAIN Martin Ratio Rank: 7777
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Gladstone Investment Corporation (GAIN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GAINBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.84

0.90

-0.06

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.44

1.39

+0.05

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.23

1.40

-0.17

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

5.23

6.61

-1.38

Explore GAIN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Gladstone Investment Corporation provided a 10.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share.


6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%16.00%18.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00$2.5020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.50$1.50$1.66$2.44$1.28$1.04$0.93$0.94$0.86$0.89$0.75$0.74

Dividend yield

10.56%10.74%12.53%17.24%9.88%6.06%9.22%7.06%9.24%7.94%8.87%9.68%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Gladstone Investment Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.24
2025$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.62$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$1.50
2024$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.78$0.08$0.08$1.66
2023$0.08$0.08$0.32$0.08$0.08$0.20$0.08$0.08$0.20$0.08$0.20$0.96$2.44
2022$0.08$0.20$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.20$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.08$0.20$1.28
2021$0.07$0.07$0.07$0.07$0.07$0.13$0.07$0.07$0.10$0.08$0.08$0.17$1.04

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Gladstone Investment Corporation has a dividend yield of 10.56%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Gladstone Investment Corporation has a payout ratio of 131.87%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Gladstone Investment Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Gladstone Investment Corporation was 80.87%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1226 trading sessions.

The current Gladstone Investment Corporation drawdown is 1.24%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-80.87%Jan 16, 2007541Mar 9, 20091226Jan 21, 20141767
-56.28%Dec 18, 201965Mar 23, 2020268Apr 15, 2021333
-26.26%Apr 20, 2022121Oct 11, 2022267Nov 2, 2023388
-25.48%Aug 22, 201885Dec 21, 201832Feb 8, 2019117
-18.15%Dec 30, 201530Feb 11, 2016108Jul 18, 2016138

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Gladstone Investment Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Gladstone Investment Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for GAIN, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GAIN has a P/E ratio of 8.4. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GAIN compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. GAIN currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for GAIN relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GAIN has a P/S ratio of 4.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for GAIN in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GAIN has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

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Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items