CHI (CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND) EV-to-FCF: 230.08 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 1551% Above Median

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CHI CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND CHI
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What is CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF?

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND CHI -2.17% 35 EV-to-FCF is 230.08 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 1551% above its 10-year median of 13.94. GuruFocus rates CHI with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Asset Management companies, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND ranks worse than 96.06% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's Enterprise Value is $1,321.8 Mil. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.7 Mil. Therefore, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF for today is 230.08.

The historical rank and industry rank for CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

CHI' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -108.56   Med: 13.94   Max: 230.08
Current: 230.08

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND was 230.08. The lowest was -108.56. And the median was 13.94.

CHI's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
96.06% of 939 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.35 vs CHI: 230.08

EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-07-26), CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's stock price is $12.64. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.885. Therefore, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 3.25.


CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND  (NAS:CHI) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=12.64/3.885
=3.25

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's share price for today is $12.64.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $3.885.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF Related Terms


CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF 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 CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF Chart

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -107.25 13.48 11.84 14.17 18.01

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
EV-to-FCF 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 Premium Member Only 0.00 14.17 0.00 18.01 0.00

CHI vs PTA, CHY, MUC: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND EV-to-FCF Calculation

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=1321.784/5.745
=230.08

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's current Enterprise Value is $1,321.8 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $5.7 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-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 230.08 mean?
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND (CHI) has a EV-to-FCF of 230.08 as of Jul. 26, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND and its competitors. This is 1551% above median its historical median of 13.94. According to the industry distribution chart, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND ranks #902 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF too high?
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's current EV-to-FCF of 230.08 is 1551% above median its 10-year median of 13.94. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.35. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's value of 230.08 is 1503.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND ranks #902 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's EV-to-FCF compare to PTA and CHY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND ranks #902 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.35. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's value of 230.08 is 1503.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.94 vs. the industry median of 14.35, CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.35, based on 939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's current EV-to-FCF of 230.08 is 1503.3% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's current EV-to-FCF is 230.08, which is 1551% above median its own 10-year median of 13.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND stock overvalued right now?
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND (CHI) has a current EV-to-FCF of 230.08. The current EV-to-FCF is 230.08, which is 1551% above median its 10-year median of 13.94 and 1503.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.35. CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND (CHI), the current EV-to-FCF is 230.08 as of Jul. 26, 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.

CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES &OME FUND Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
CALAMOS CONVERTIBLE OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND operates as a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in convertible securities and high-yield securities.
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