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What is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-OCF?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,DSM +0.17%33 EV-to-OCF is 17.74 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 20.90. GuruFocus rates DSM with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,509 Asset Management companies, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks worse than 73.29% on this metric.
DSM's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 73.29% of 1509
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs DSM: 17.74
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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (NYSE:DSM) 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s share price for today is $5.84.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.629.
* 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-OCF Related Terms
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-OCF Chart
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a EV-to-OCF of 17.74 as of Aug. 06, 2026. This is 15% below median its historical median of 20.90. According to the industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #1106 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-OCF too high?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current EV-to-OCF of 17.74 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.90. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.20. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 17.74 is 186.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #1106 out of 1509 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-OCF compare to FUND and HRZN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #1106 out of 1509 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.20. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 17.74 is 186.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.90 vs. the industry median of 6.20, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond 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 6.20, based on 1,509 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. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current EV-to-OCF of 17.74 is 186.1% 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 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current EV-to-OCF is 17.74, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 20.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, stock overvalued right now?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a current EV-to-OCF of 17.74. The current EV-to-OCF is 17.74, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.90 and 186.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.20. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM), the current EV-to-OCF is 17.74 as of Aug. 06, 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.
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek to maximize current income exempt from federal income tax to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital.
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