CPZ (Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00 (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
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividend Payout Ratio?

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust CPZ -0.26% 32 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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. Among 936 Asset Management companies, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks worse than 97.97% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is 8.32, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CPZ' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.22   Med: 1.26   Max: 8.32
Current: 8.32

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 8.32. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.26.

CPZ's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
97.97% of 936 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.67 vs CPZ: 8.32

As of today (2026-08-30), the Dividend Yield % of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust is 12.57%.

During the past 6 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 14.75%. The lowest was 5.87%. And the median was 10.86%.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.84.

During the past 12 months, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 11.30% per year. The lowest was 3.70% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (NAS:CPZ) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.22 0.00 3.00 0.63 1.90

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.38 1.91 2.96 1.33 0.00

CPZ vs NHS, JRS, NUW: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Oct. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Oct. 2025 )
=1.876/ 0.99
=1.89

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.84/ -0.43
=N/A

* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. Over the past decade, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 8.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #917 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.22 to a high of 8.32. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #917 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NHS and JRS?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust ranks #917 out of 936 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67. Historically, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.22 to 8.32 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.67, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.67 — 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
  • 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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