CHW (Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund) FCF Margin %: 38.24% (As of Apr. 2026) — 105% Above Median

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CHW Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund CHW
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What is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin %?

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund CHW -0.23% 48 FCF Margin % is 38.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 18.69. GuruFocus rates CHW with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,449 Asset Management companies, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks worse than 76.19% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $28.5 Mil. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $74.5 Mil. Therefore, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 38.24%.

As of today, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Yield % is -8.31%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CHW' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -98.77   Med: 18.69   Max: 172.2
Current: -25.06


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund was 172.20%. The lowest was -98.77%. And the median was 18.69%.

CHW's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
76.19% of 1449 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 13.41 vs CHW: -25.06


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin % Related Terms


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % 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 Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin % Chart

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -14.64 -58.17 58.53 -5.42 55.04

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
FCF Margin % 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 26.70 -61.34 -818.86 -68.20 38.24

CHW vs AVK, DPG, MMU: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Oct. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Oct. 2025 )
=51.642/93.832
=55.04 %

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=28.471/74.45
=38.24 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of 38.24% mean?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) has a FCF Margin % of 38.24% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 18.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1104 out of 1449 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 76.2%.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % too high?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Margin % of 38.24% is 105% above median its 10-year median of 18.69. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 13.41. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's value of 38.24% is 185.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1104 out of 1449 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % compare to AVK and DPG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1104 out of 1449 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 13.41. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's value of 38.24% is 185.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.69 vs. the industry median of 13.41, Calamos Global Dynamicome 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 FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 13.41, based on 1,449 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Margin % of 38.24% is 185.2% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 13.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Margin % is 38.24%, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 18.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $8.68 — trading 47.5% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 38.24%, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 18.69 and 185.2% above the Asset Management industry median of 13.41. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW), the current FCF Margin % is 38.24% as of Apr. 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 Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.68 is trading 47.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53. GuruFocus considers Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CHW:

  • FCF Margin %: 38.24% (105% above median its 10-year median of 18.69)
  • GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $8.68 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 185.2% above the Asset Management median (#1104 of 1449)

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


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. The company's investment objective is to generate a high level of current income with the objective of capital appreciation. It dynamically allocates its investment among equities, convertible bonds, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments.
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