DSM (BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,) EV-to-FCF: 17.72 (As of Aug. 29, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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DSM BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. DSM
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What is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF?

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, DSM +0.34% 32 EV-to-FCF is 17.72 as of Aug. 29, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 20.87. GuruFocus rates DSM with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 32/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 942 Asset Management companies, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks worse than 58.92% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Enterprise Value is $406.14 Mil. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $22.92 Mil. Therefore, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF for today is 17.72.

The historical rank and industry rank for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

DSM' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -227.73   Med: 20.87   Max: 34.66
Current: 17.72

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, was 34.66. The lowest was -227.73. And the median was 20.87.

DSM's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
58.92% of 942 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.105 vs DSM: 17.72

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 (2026-08-29), BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s stock price is $5.83. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0.629. Therefore, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 9.27.


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,  (NYSE:DSM) 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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=5.83/0.629
=9.27

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s share price for today is $5.83.
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. 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.


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF Related Terms


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond 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.

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF Chart

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Annual Data
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EV-to-FCF
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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Semi-Annual Data
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DSM vs FUND, HRZN, NCZ: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond 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.


BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF falls into.


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BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, EV-to-FCF Calculation

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=406.136/22.923
=17.72

BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current Enterprise Value is $406.14 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $22.92 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 17.72 mean?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM) has a EV-to-FCF of 17.72 as of Aug. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 20.87. According to the industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #555 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF too high?
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current EV-to-FCF of 17.72 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.87. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.11. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 17.72 is 25.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #555 out of 942 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s EV-to-FCF compare to FUND and HRZN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, ranks #555 out of 942 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.11. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s value of 17.72 is 25.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.87 vs. the industry median of 14.11, 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.11, based on 942 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. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s current EV-to-FCF of 17.72 is 25.6% 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 BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.11 — 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-FCF is 17.72, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 20.87. 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-FCF of 17.72. The current EV-to-FCF is 17.72, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 20.87 and 25.6% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.11. BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund,'s overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, (DSM), the current EV-to-FCF is 17.72 as of Aug. 29, 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, Business Description

Address C/o BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc., 240 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA, 10286
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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