CGO (Calamos Global Total Return Fund) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.24 (As of Apr. 2026)

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CGO Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO
46 GF Score
Price $12.23
GF Value $27.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos Global Total Return Fund LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO -1.43% 46 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.24 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGO with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.24.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Apr. 2025 (0.22) to Apr. 2026 (0.24). It may suggest that Calamos Global Total Return Fund is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund  (NAS:CGO) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Calamos Global Total Return Fund LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Calamos Global Total Return Fund LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos Global Total Return Fund's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 Total Return Fund LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.23 0.19 0.22 0.27 0.23

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 0.21 0.27 0.22 0.23 0.24
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Calamos Global Total Return Fund LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Calamos Global Total Return Fund's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Oct. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Oct. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Oct. 2025 )
=43.6/187.537
=0.23

Calamos Global Total Return Fund's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=203.55/865.047
=0.24

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.24 mean?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.24 as of Apr. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Calamos Global Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Global Total Return Fund's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.24. Overall, Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Global Total Return Fund's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to JHS and WEA?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.24 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Calamos Global Total Return Fund and its competitors. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.47, compared to a current price of $12.23 — trading 55.5% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.24. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.24 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 Total Return Fund (CGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.23 is trading 55.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.47. GuruFocus considers Calamos Global Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CGO:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.24
  • GF Value™: $27.47 vs. price of $12.23 (55.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Business Description

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