CPZ (Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust) EPS (Basic): $0.21 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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CPZ Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust CPZ
32 GF Score
Price $13.36
GF Value $1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust EPS (Basic)?

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust CPZ -0.26% 32 EPS (Basic) is $0.21 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.43. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.21.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.43. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.20.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.43. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.20.

During the past 12 months, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -74.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 6 years, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -22.10% per year. The lowest was -22.10% per year. And the median was -22.10% per year.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust  (NAS:CPZ) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

Be Aware

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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS (Basic) 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.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust EPS (Basic) Chart

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.64 -2.18 0.56 2.67 0.99

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.23 0.44 0.35 0.64 -0.43
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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Oct. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(19.285-0)/19.480
=0.99

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Apr. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(-10.979-0)/19.632
=-0.56

EPS (Basic) 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 $0.21

* 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 EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.21 mean?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.21 as of Apr. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS (Basic) too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current EPS (Basic) is $0.21. Overall, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS (Basic) compare to NHS and JRS?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's EPS (Basic) of $0.21 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current EPS (Basic) is $0.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $13.36 — trading 847.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.21. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.21 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.36 is trading 847.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41. GuruFocus considers Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPZ:

  • EPS (Basic): $0.21
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $13.36 (847.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CPZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a trust company that seeks to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation, with an investment objective to deliver total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in securities across sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and others, and holds securities with a broad range of maturities, with the average term to maturity typically ranging from two to ten years. Managed assets represent the Fund's total assets, including any assets attributable to leverage that may be outstanding, minus total liabilities other than debt representing financial leverage.
32GF Score

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