CPZ (Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 7.74% (As of Apr. 2026)

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CPZ Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust CPZ
32 GF Score
Price $13.36
GF Value $1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %?

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust CPZ -0.26% 32 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 7.74% as of Apr. 2026. 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.

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

GuruFocus calculates Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % as Net Interest Income (for Banks) divided by its average earning assets. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's annualized Net Interest Income (for Banks) for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $6.69 Mil. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's average earning assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $86.54 Mil. Therefore, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 7.74%.


Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust  (NAS:CPZ) Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Explanation

The negative value of Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean the firm pays more interest for its debt than the interest revenue generated from its investment.


Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Related Terms


Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Chart

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 2.14 1.41 -0.11 3.90 5.27

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4.01 4.49 4.67 10.14 7.74

CPZ vs NHS, JRS, NUW: Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % falls into.


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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % Calculation

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % (NIM) is a measure of the difference between the interest income generated by banks or other financial institutions and the amount of interest paid out to their lenders (for example, deposits), relative to the amount of their interest-earning assets. It is usually calculated as a percentage of what the financial institution earns on loans in a time period and other assets minus the interest paid on borrowed funds divided by the average amount of the assets on which it earned income in that time period (the average earning assets).

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(A: Oct. 2025 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (A: Oct. 2024 ) + Earning Assets (A: Oct. 2025 ))/ count )
=8.167/( (295.311 + 14.733)/ 2 )
=8.167/155.022
=5.27 %

where

Earning Assets(A: Oct. 2024 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=295.311 + 0 + 0
=295.311

Earning Assets(A: Oct. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=14.733 + 0 + 0
=14.733

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's annualized Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=(Interest Income + Interest Expense)/Average Earning Assets
=Net Interest Income (for Banks)/( (Earning Assets (Q: Oct. 2025 ) + Earning Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 ))/ count )
=6.694/( (14.733 + 158.34)/ 2 )
=6.694/86.5365
=7.74 %

where

Earning Assets(Q: Oct. 2025 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=14.733 + 0 + 0
=14.733

Earning Assets(Q: Apr. 2026 )
=Money Market Investments + Net Loan + Securities & Investments
=158.34 + 0 + 0
=158.34

* 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.

Note: Interest Expense is the negative value.

In the calculation of annual Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) of the last fiscal year and the average earning assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Interest Income (for Banks) data used here is two times the semi-annual (Apr. 2026) net interest income data. Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is displayed in the 30-year financial page for Banks.

What does a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 7.74% mean?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 7.74% as of Apr. 2026. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 7.74%. 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % compare to NHS and JRS?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % of 7.74% 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % for an Asset Management company?
A good Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % mean?
A high Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net interest margin is the ratio of a bank's net interest income to its average two-period earning assets. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 7.74%. 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 7.74%. 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 Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % calculated?
Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) % is 7.74% 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:

  • Net Interest Margin (Bank Only) %: 7.74%
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $13.36 (847.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Trust Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
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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