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The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future. Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
FS Credit Opportunities (NYSE:FSCO) Earnings Power Value (EPV) Explanation
Assumption: Current profitability is sustainable.
Earnings power value (EPV) uses a very basic equation which assumes no growth, although it does rely on an assumption about the cost of capital as well as the fact that current earnings are sustainable. It also involves several adjustments to clean up the underlying Earnings figures.
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Though using today's earnings in calculating Earnings Power Value, GuruFocus is normalizing these earnings to the business cycle. This eliminates the effects on profitability of valuing the firm at different points in the business cycle. This means that we are considering the average earnings over 5 years.
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FS Credit Opportunities Earnings Power Value (EPV) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FS Credit Opportunities's Earnings Power Value (EPV) can be seen below:
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FS Credit Opportunities Earnings Power Value (EPV) Chart
FSCO vs MUC, BUR, CHI: Earnings Power Value (EPV) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, FS Credit Opportunities's Earnings Power Value (EPV), along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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.
FS Credit Opportunities Earnings Power Value (EPV) vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, FS Credit Opportunities's Earnings Power Value (EPV) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FS Credit Opportunities's Earnings Power Value (EPV) falls into.
FS Credit Opportunities Earnings Power Value (EPV) Calculation
Earnings Power Value also known as just Earnings Power is a valuation technique popularised by Bruce Greenwald, an authority on value investing at Columbia University. It is arguably a better way to analyze stocks than Discounted Cash Flow analysis that relies on highly speculative growth assumptions many years into the future.
The basic concept of EPV is that one should value a stock based on the current free cash flow of a company and not on future projections which may, or may not, come true. This valuation tool excludes the potential growth that a company may have so that needs to be looked at separately. Since future growth is excluded from the analysis, only the maintenance capital expenditures are subtracted from after-tax EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) and growth capex is ignored.
What does a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $0.58 mean?
FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) has a Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $0.58 as of Dec25. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors.
Is FS Credit Opportunities' Earnings Power Value (EPV) too high?
FS Credit Opportunities' current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $0.58. Overall, FS Credit Opportunities has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FS Credit Opportunities' Earnings Power Value (EPV) compare to MUC and BUR?
FS Credit Opportunities' Earnings Power Value (EPV) of $0.58 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) for an Asset Management company?
A good Earnings Power Value (EPV) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Earnings Power Value (EPV) 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 Earnings Power Value (EPV) mean?
A high Earnings Power Value (EPV) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Bruce Greenwald's earnings power value focuses on current earnings without factoring in future growth. View historical data on FS Credit Opportunities and its competitors. FS Credit Opportunities's current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $0.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FS Credit Opportunities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.33, compared to a current price of $4.83 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $0.58. FS Credit Opportunities' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Power Value (EPV) calculated?
Earnings Power Value (EPV) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO), the current Earnings Power Value (EPV) is $0.58 as of Dec25. 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 FS Credit Opportunities (FSCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FS Credit Opportunities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.83 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.33.
GuruFocus considers FS Credit Opportunities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FSCO:
Earnings Power Value (EPV): $0.58
GF Value™: $5.33 vs. price of $4.83 (9.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FS Credit Opportunities Corp is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to generate an attractive total return consisting of a high level of current income and capital appreciation, with a secondary objective of capital preservation. It predominantly invests in a portfolio of secured and unsecured floating and fixed-rate loans, bonds, and other types of credit instruments. The credit instruments in which it invests are typically rated below investment grade by rating agencies or would be rated below investment grade if rated. To achieve its investment objectives, the fund focuses on strategies such as Opportunistic Credit, Special Situations, and Capital Structure Solutions.
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