CHW (Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund) FCF Yield %: -8.31 (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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CHW Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund CHW
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Price $8.68
GF Value $16.53
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Yield %?

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund CHW -0.23% 48 FCF Yield % is -8.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026. 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 1,503 Asset Management companies, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks worse than 83.63% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-46.0 Mil, and Market Cap is $554.3 Mil. Therefore, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Yield % for today is -8.31%.

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

CHW' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.35   Med: 4.73   Max: 36.52
Current: -8.31


During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund was 36.52%. The lowest was -8.35%. And the median was 4.73%.

CHW's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
83.63% of 1503 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.94 vs CHW: -8.31

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 38.24%.


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Yield % Related Terms


Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Yield % Historical Data

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

Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -4.16 31.65 5.47 -1.84 10.54

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 Yield % 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 12.50 -15.22 61.25 -30.42 10.74

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

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

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

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


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Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=51.642 / 489.83688
=10.54%

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

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=28.471 * 2 / 530.0712
=10.74%

* 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 Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -8.31 mean?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW) has a FCF Yield % of -8.31 as of Aug. 14, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1257 out of 1503 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 83.6%.
Is Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's FCF Yield % too high?
Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Yield % is -8.31. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1257 out of 1503 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 Yield % compare to AVK and DPG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund ranks #1257 out of 1503 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.94. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Yield % among Asset Management companies is 1.94, based on 1,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund's current FCF Yield % is -8.31. 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 Yield % is -8.31. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Global Dynamicome Fund (CHW), the current FCF Yield % is -8.31 as of Aug. 14, 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 Yield %: -8.31
  • GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $8.68 (47.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 7 warning signs

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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