CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) YoY EPS Growth: 405.77% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ
53 GF Score
Price $20.72
GF Value $37.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund YoY EPS Growth?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ -0.34% 53 YoY EPS Growth is 405.77% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 405.77%.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.59.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 Strategic Total Return Fund YoY EPS Growth Chart

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
YoY EPS Growth
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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Oct. 2024 ) |
=(4.51-5.37)/ | 5.37 |
=-16.01 %

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Apr. 2025 )) |
=(1.59--0.52)/ | -0.52 |
=405.77 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EPS Growth of 405.77% mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a YoY EPS Growth of 405.77% as of Apr. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 405.77%. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth compare to ADX and UTF?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's YoY EPS Growth of 405.77% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current YoY EPS Growth is 405.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.57, compared to a current price of $20.72 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 405.77%. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current YoY EPS Growth is 405.77% 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 Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $20.72 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57. GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSQ:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 405.77%
  • GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $20.72 (44.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Its investment portfolio comprises equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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