Is Bancroft Fund Ltd. a good dividend stock?

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 5.34%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is BCV's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for BCV stock is currently 5.34%.

How much does BCV pay in dividends per year?

Bancroft Fund Ltd. pays an annual dividend of $1.3700 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does BCV pay dividends?

BCV stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is BCV's dividend growing?

Bancroft Fund Ltd.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 2.29%.

BCV Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Bancroft Fund Ltd.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Bancroft Fund Ltd. (BCV) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 5.34% as of Jun 29, 2026. It pays $1.37 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 8.06% 5-year compound annual rate.

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Market cap

3.48x

Current P/E

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Forward P/E

5.34%

Dividend yield

$1.37

BCV dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — BCV pays out about 19% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	73.52%
Operating margin	428.10%
Pretax margin	428.10%
Net margin	428.10%
Effective tax rate	–
ROA	24.68%
ROE	27.20%
D/E	0.00x
Interest coverage ratio	–

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BCV valuation

P/E	3.48x
P/S	12.70x
P/B	0.73x
P/CF	–
P/FCF	–
P/OCF	–
PEG	0.01x
EV multiple	2.97x

About

Bancroft Fund Ltd. is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. It is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. The fund invests in the public equity markets.