CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) PS Ratio: 4.43 (As of Jun. 26, 2026) — 34% Below Median


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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PS Ratio?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ -0.64% 29 PS Ratio is 4.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 34% below its 10-year median of 6.71. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,412 Asset Management companies, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks better than 68.27% on this metric.

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's share price is $20.04. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $4.52. Hence, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio for today is 4.43.

Warning Sign:

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock PS Ratio (=4.46) is close to 1-year high of 4.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CSQ' s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.87   Med: 6.71   Max: 26.64
Current: 4.38

During the past 9 years, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's highest PS Ratio was 26.64. The lowest was 1.87. And the median was 6.71.

CSQ's PS Ratio is ranked better than
68.27% of 1412 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.32 vs CSQ: 4.38

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Revenue per Sharefor the six months ended in Oct. 2025 was $5.03. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $4.52.

Warning Sign:

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund was -16.00% per year.

During the past 9 years, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 136.90% per year. The lowest was -17.80% per year. And the median was -7.95% per year.

Back to Basics: PS Ratio


Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund  (NAS:CSQ) PS Ratio Explanation

The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.

When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.

Similar to the PE Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PS Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.


Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PS Ratio Related Terms


Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS 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 Strategic Total Return Fund PS Ratio Chart

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 2.91 0.00 11.88 3.22 4.27

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25
PS Ratio 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 11.88 0.00 3.22 0.00 4.27

CSQ vs GBDC, NEA, AB: PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio falls into.


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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund PS Ratio Calculation

The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio for today is calculated as

PS Ratio=Share Price/Revenue per Share (TTM)
=20.04/4.52
=4.43

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Share Price of today is $20.04.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Oct. 2025 was $4.52.

* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:

PS Ratio=Market Cap/Revenue

The Revenue here is for the trailing 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PS Ratio →
What does a PS Ratio of 4.43 mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a PS Ratio of 4.43 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 6.71. Over the past decade, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 26.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #448 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's PS Ratio too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current PS Ratio of 4.43 is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.87 to a high of 26.64. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.32. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 4.43 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #448 out of 1412 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PS Ratio compare to GBDC and NEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #448 out of 1412 companies for PS Ratio. This puts Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.32. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's value of 4.43 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's own PS Ratio has ranged from 1.87 to 26.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.71 vs. the industry median of 7.32, 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.32, based on 1,412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS 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 PS Ratio of 4.43 is 39.5% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current PS Ratio is 4.43, which is 34% below median its own 10-year median of 6.71. 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 PS Ratio of 4.43. The current PS Ratio is 4.43, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 6.71 and 39.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 7.32. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current PS Ratio is 4.43 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

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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