What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PEG Ratio?
Calamos Strategic Total Return FundCSQ -0.64%29 PEG Ratio is 0.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 0.95. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Asset Management companies, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks better than 75.25% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
CSQ's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 75.25% of 497
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs CSQ: 0.74
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (NAS:CSQ) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PEG Ratio Related Terms
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PEG Ratio Historical Data
* 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 Strategic Total Return Fund PEG Ratio Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 Strategic Total Return Fund PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a PEG Ratio of 0.74 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 0.95. Over the past decade, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #123 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current PEG Ratio of 0.74 is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 6.08. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 0.74 is 57% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #123 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PEG Ratio compare to GBDC and NEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #123 out of 497 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 0.74 is 57% below this benchmark. Historically, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.61 to 6.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.95 vs. the industry median of 1.72, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current PEG Ratio of 0.74 is 57% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current PEG Ratio is 0.74, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 0.95. 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?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a current PEG Ratio of 0.74. The current PEG Ratio is 0.74, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 0.95 and 57% below the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current PEG Ratio is 0.74 as of Jun. 26, 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.
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Business Description
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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