Gladstone Investment Corporation 4.875% Notes due 2028
GAINZ scores 41.4 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Net penalties of -30.6 points significantly impact the ranking. Without these adjustments, GAINZ would rank considerably higher.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAINZ | 41.4 | 4.2 | -12.9% | 115.7% | $566M |
| CME | 86.4 | 27.2 | 9.9% | 57.5% | $114.0B |
| FHB | 84.9 | 11.8 | 3.2% | 24.2% | $3.1B |
| ACT | 84.5 | 8.9 | 2.4% | 54.6% | $6.1B |
| CINF | 84.2 | 10.7 | 11.4% | 18.9% | $25.4B |
| SEIC | 82.2 | 14.0 | 10.7% | 27.3% | $9.9B |
| TROW | 79.9 | 10.1 | 3.1% | 28.5% | $20.5B |
| QQQX | 79.7 | 10.4 | 48.6% | 257.3% | $1.4B |
| IBOC | 78.2 | 10.6 | 7.5% | 40.1% | $4.2B |
| HWC | 77.8 | 12.2 | -1.5% | 24.1% | $5.6B |
| FFIN | 77.5 | 18.8 | 11.7% | 30.7% | $4.7B |
| TRMK | 77.1 | 11.9 | 34.8% | 19.3% | $2.6B |
| NMIH | 77.1 | 7.7 | 8.4% | 55.1% | $3.0B |
| EWBC | 76.7 | 12.7 | 4.6% | 28.3% | $15.3B |
| WSFS | 76.3 | 12.8 | -3.1% | 21.1% | $3.5B |
| MCHB | 76.1 | N/A | 123.7% | 23.2% | $3.1B |
| Sector Average | 47.5 | 26.8 | 13.4% | -2.8% | â |
Gladstone Investment is a publicly traded business development company that seeks to make equity and secured debt investments.
Stock is in an uptrend above the 200-day moving average. This is the stage where institutional accumulation typically occurs. The 50-day SMA provides support.
Stage 2 uptrend â institutional accumulation phase. SMA50 pullbacks are the highest-probability entry points. Stop below SMA200 preserves capital if trend breaks.
| Metric | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25M | $36M | $26M | $26M |
| Gross Profit | $21M | $26M | $17M | $17M |
| Operating Income | $-7M | $29M | $18M | $18M |
| Net Income | $66M | $29M | $18M | $18M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.66 | $0.75 | $0.21 | $0.49 |
| Gross Margin | 82.4% | 73.3% | 65.1% | 65.1% |
| Operating Margin | -26.0% | 79.5% | 69.4% | 69.4% |
| Net Margin | 262.9% | 79.5% | 69.4% | 69.4% |
This stock has limited trading volume and/or float. Institutional investors may face difficulty entering or exiting positions without significant price impact. A post-hoc penalty has been applied to the composite score (this is not a backtested model factor â it is a practical tradability overlay).
This stock has traded in a compressed range for 4 of the last 4 years (3-year range: 14.7%). Range-bound stocks may indicate limited upside potential. A -5pt penalty has been applied.
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20.40 | $26.25 | 25.1% | Moderate |
| 2023 | $21.38 | $24.76 | 14.7% | Narrow |
| 2024 | $22.25 | $24.16 | 8.2% | Narrow |
| 2025 | $22.21 | $24.09 | 8.1% | Narrow |
Growth estimates have been dampened based on technical and fundamental signals. This is a post-hoc adjustment to prevent overly optimistic projections for stocks showing declining momentum or deteriorating fundamentals.
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.