The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DSU'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.41 Med: 7.75 Max: 44.94
Current: -13.41
During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund was 44.94. The lowest was -13.41. And the median was 7.75.
DSU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 936
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.565
vs DSU: -13.41
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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (NYSE:DSU) 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's share price for today is $9.72.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.657.
* 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EV-to-FCF Historical Data
* 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Debt Strategies 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current Enterprise Value is $722.40 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $-53.89 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.
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.41 as of Jul. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EV-to-FCF too high?
Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current EV-to-FCF is -13.41. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #999999 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's EV-to-FCF compare to MHD and NDMO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund ranks #999999 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.57. 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 14.57, based on 936 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. 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's current EV-to-FCF is -13.41. 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 $9.72 — trading 49.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.41. Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 7 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 Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund (DSU), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.41 as of Jul. 07, 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 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 $9.72 is trading 49.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.50.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Debt Strategies Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DSU:
EV-to-FCF: -13.41
GF Value™: $6.50 vs. price of $9.72 (49.5% above fair value)
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
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.
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