DFP (Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund) EV-to-OCF: 23.87 (As of Jul. 15, 2026) — Near Median

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What is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF?

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund DFP +0.77% 30 EV-to-OCF is 23.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 23.53. GuruFocus rates DFP with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,507 Asset Management companies, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund ranks worse than 80.03% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Enterprise Value is $707.19 Mil. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $29.63 Mil. Therefore, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is 23.87.

The historical rank and industry rank for Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

DFP' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -63.77   Med: 23.53   Max: 29.98
Current: 23.87

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund was 29.98. The lowest was -63.77. And the median was 23.53.

DFP's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
80.03% of 1507 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.24 vs DFP: 23.87

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.

As of today (2026-07-15), Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's stock price is $20.98. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.874. Therefore, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 11.20.


Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund  (NYSE:DFP) 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=20.98/1.874
=11.20

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's share price for today is $20.98.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $1.874.

* 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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:

* 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF Chart

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Annual Data
Trend Nov17 Nov18 Nov19 Nov20 Nov21 Nov22 Nov23 Nov24 Nov25
EV-to-OCF
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Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Nov17 May18 Nov18 May19 Nov19 May20 Nov20 May21 Nov21 May22 Nov22 May23 Nov23 May24 Nov24 May25 Nov25
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DFP vs VKI, FINS, ISD: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome 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.


Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.


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Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund EV-to-OCF Calculation

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=707.191/29.626
=23.87

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current Enterprise Value is $707.19 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Nov. 2025 was $29.63 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 23.87 mean?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP) has a EV-to-OCF of 23.87 as of Jul. 15, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 23.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund ranks #1206 out of 1507 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 23.87 is near median its 10-year median of 23.53. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.24. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's value of 23.87 is 282.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund ranks #1206 out of 1507 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to VKI and FINS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund ranks #1206 out of 1507 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.24. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's value of 23.87 is 282.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.53 vs. the industry median of 6.24, Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome 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 6.24, based on 1,507 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. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 23.87 is 282.5% 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 6.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 23.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP) has a current EV-to-OCF of 23.87. The current EV-to-OCF is 23.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.53 and 282.5% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.24. Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 6 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 Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund (DFP), the current EV-to-OCF is 23.87 as of Jul. 15, 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.

Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred andome Fund Business Description

Address 301 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, USA, 91101
Flaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Inc is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek total return, with an emphasis on high current income.
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