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During the past 9 years, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 138.60% per year. The lowest was -17.90% per year. And the median was -7.95% per year.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NAS:CSQ) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
CSQ vs STEP, GBDC, UTF: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PE Ratio falls into.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.62
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.62 mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.62 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.62. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.95. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of $6.62 is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to STEP and GBDC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 834 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.95. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of $6.62 is 48.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 12.95, based on 834 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.62 is 48.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.57, compared to a current price of $20.53 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.62 and 48.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.95. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.62 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.53 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57.
GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSQ:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.62
GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $20.53 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Business Description
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Its investment portfolio comprises equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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