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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust FCF Margin %?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic TrustCPZ -0.26%32 FCF Margin % is 143.93% as of Apr. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 106.23. GuruFocus rates CPZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,452 Asset Management companies, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks better than 98.97% on this metric.
CPZ'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.85 Med: 106.23 Max: 4642.01
Current: 4642.01
During the past 6 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 4642.01%. The lowest was 21.85%. And the median was 106.23%.
CPZ's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 98.97% of 1452
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 13.015
vs CPZ: 4642.01
* 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, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust'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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a FCF Margin % of 143.93% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 106.23. Over the past decade, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's FCF Margin % has ranged from 21.85 to 4,642.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #15 out of 1452 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's FCF Margin % too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current FCF Margin % of 143.93% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 106.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.85 to a high of 4,642.01. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 13.02. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's value of 143.93% is 1005.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #15 out of 1452 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's FCF Margin % compare to NHS and JRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #15 out of 1452 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 13.02. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's value of 143.93% is 1005.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 21.85 to 4,642.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 106.23 vs. the industry median of 13.02, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust 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 13.02, based on 1,452 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current FCF Margin % of 143.93% is 1005.9% 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 13.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current FCF Margin % is 143.93%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 106.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $13.36 — trading 847.5% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 143.93%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 106.23 and 1005.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 13.02. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current FCF Margin % is 143.93% 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.36 is trading 847.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41.
GuruFocus considers Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPZ:
FCF Margin %: 143.93% (35% above median its 10-year median of 106.23)
GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $13.36 (847.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1005.9% above the Asset Management median (#15 of 1452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a trust company that seeks to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation, with an investment objective to deliver total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in securities across sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and others, and holds securities with a broad range of maturities, with the average term to maturity typically ranging from two to ten years. Managed assets represent the Fund's total assets, including any assets attributable to leverage that may be outstanding, minus total liabilities other than debt representing financial leverage.
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