DSU (Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund) EPS (Basic): $0.69 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


DSU Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Inc DSU
42 GF Score
Price $9.73
GF Value $6.50
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EPS (Basic)?

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund DSU +0.31% 42 EPS (Basic) is $0.69 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates DSU with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.38. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.69.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.35. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.66.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.35. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.66.

During the past 12 months, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -25.00% 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 8 years, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 126.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund  (NYSE:DSU) 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.

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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.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund'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.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Annual Data
Trend Feb18 Feb19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.74 -0.42 1.50 0.92 0.69

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Semi-Annual Data
Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.73 0.44 0.48 0.31 0.38
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Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund 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.

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(38.705-0)/56.095
=0.69

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(21.615-0)/57.059
=0.38

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.69

* 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.

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.69 mean?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.69 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund and its competitors.
Is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.69. Overall, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to NDMO and EMD?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EPS (Basic) of $0.69 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund and its competitors. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.50, compared to a current price of $9.73 — trading 49.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.69. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 7 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.69 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.73 is trading 49.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.50. GuruFocus considers Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DSU:

  • EPS (Basic): $0.69
  • GF Value™: $6.50 vs. price of $9.73 (49.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek to provide current income by investing in a diversified portfolio of U.S. companies debt instruments, including senior and subordinated corporate loans, both secured and unsecured, which are rated in the lower rating categories of the established rating services or unrated debt instruments, which are in the judgment of the investment adviser of equivalent quality. The Fund may invest directly in debt instruments or synthetically through the use of derivatives. The Fund's secondary investment objective is to seek to provide capital appreciation.
42GF Score

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