CGO (Calamos Global Total Return Fund) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: % (As of Apr. 2026)

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CGO Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO
46 GF Score
Price $12.24
GF Value $27.47
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos Global Total Return Fund ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Calamos Global Total Return Fund CGO -1.35% 46 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CGO with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $27.47 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 629 Asset Management companies, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks worse than 158982.35% on this metric.

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

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What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % mean?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of % as of Apr. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Calamos Global Total Return Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 629 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Calamos Global Total Return Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Calamos Global Total Return Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 629 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Calamos Global Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Global Total Return Fund's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to JHS and WEA?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Global Total Return Fund ranks #999999 out of 629 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Calamos Global Total Return Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.71. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for an Asset Management company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Asset Management companies is 62.71, based on 629 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % 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 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Calamos Global Total Return Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 62.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $27.47, compared to a current price of $12.24 — trading 55.4% below its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is %. Calamos Global Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Global Total Return Fund (CGO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is % 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 Global Total Return Fund (CGO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Global Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $12.24 is trading 55.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $27.47. GuruFocus considers Calamos Global Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CGO:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: %
  • GF Value™: $27.47 vs. price of $12.24 (55.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Calamos Global Total Return Fund Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos Global Total Return Fund is a closed-end management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The fund invests in equities, convertible securities, and high-yield corporate bonds.
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