EMO (ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund) Financial Strength: 4 (As of May. 2026) — Near Median

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EMO ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc EMO
51 GF Score
Price $53.85
GF Value $18.27
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Financial Strength?

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund EMO +1.03% 51 Financial Strength is 4 as of May. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates EMO with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 7.63. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund  (NYSE:EMO) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Financial Strength Related Terms

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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Interest Expense for the months ended in May. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in May. 2026 was $ Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $81.88 Mil.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: May. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(184 + 81.879045) / 34.856598
=7.63

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of May. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Financial Strength too high?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Financial Strength compare to CRF and VRTS?
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 6.00 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 Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund and its competitors. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.27, compared to a current price of $53.85 — trading 194.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of May. 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 ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $53.85 is trading 194.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.27. GuruFocus considers ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for EMO:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $18.27 vs. price of $53.85 (194.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 51/100 with 2 warning signs

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


ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Business Description

Address One Madison Avenue, 17th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10010
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide long-term investors with a high level of total return with an emphasis on cash distributions. The Fund considers investments in midstream entities as those entities that provide midstream services including the gathering, transporting, processing, fractionation, storing, refining, and distribution of oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas.
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