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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund EV-to-OCF?
Calamos Strategic Total Return FundCSQ +0.53%53 EV-to-OCF is 33.99 as of Aug. 10, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 27.90. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,502 Asset Management companies, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks worse than 85.55% on this metric.
CSQ'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -148.84 Med: 27.9 Max: 62.28
Current: 33.99
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund was 62.28. The lowest was -148.84. And the median was 27.90.
CSQ's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.55% of 1502
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.945
vs CSQ: 33.99
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NAS:CSQ) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's share price for today is $21.02.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.618.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.
* 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 (CSQ) has a EV-to-OCF of 33.99 as of Aug. 10, 2026. This is 22% above median its historical median of 27.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #1285 out of 1502 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 85.6%.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 33.99 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 27.90. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 33.99 is 471.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #1285 out of 1502 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 EV-to-OCF compare to ADX and UTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #1285 out of 1502 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 33.99 is 471.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.90 vs. the industry median of 5.95, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.95, based on 1,502 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 33.99 is 471.7% above 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 33.99, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 27.90. 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 $21.02 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 33.99, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 27.90 and 471.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current EV-to-OCF is 33.99 as of Aug. 10, 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 $21.02 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57.
GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSQ:
EV-to-OCF: 33.99 (22% above median its 10-year median of 27.90)
GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $21.02 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 471.7% above the Asset Management median (#1285 of 1502)
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 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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