CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) Tariff Resilience Score: 6/10 (As of Aug. 11, 2026)

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CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ
53 GF Score
Price $21.03
GF Value $37.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Tariff Resilience Score?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ +0.53% 53 Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates CSQ with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $37.57 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,685 Asset Management companies, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks better than 71.69% on this metric.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has the Tariff Resilience Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has As an investment fund, CSQ's exposure to tariffs is indirect, depending on its portfolio composition. Diversification across industries and geographies provides some buffer, but specific holdings in tariff-sensitive sectors can introduce volatility.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund might have Average Resilient.

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund  (NAS:CSQ) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

CSQ vs ADX, UTF, GBDC: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Tariff Resilience Score falls into.


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 6 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #477 out of 1685 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #477 out of 1685 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's Tariff Resilience Score compare to ADX and UTF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund ranks #477 out of 1685 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This puts Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tariff Resilience Score for an Asset Management company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.57, compared to a current price of $21.03 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Tariff Resilience Score is 6. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 6 as of Aug. 11, 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 Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $21.03 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57. GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSQ:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $21.03 (44% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 5 warning signs

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

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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