CSQ (Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund) 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00% (As of Apr. 2026 )

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CSQ Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ
53 GF Score
Price $20.67
GF Value $37.57
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund CSQ +1.03% 53 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 as of Apr. 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.

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What does a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 mean?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) has a 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors.
Is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio compare to STEP and GBDC?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio for an Asset Management company?
A good 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio measures the proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three months, calculated as the percentage change in shares outstanding from the previous quarter to the current quarter. View historical data for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund and its competitors. Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund's current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 $20.67 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00. 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 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ), the current 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio is 0.00 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 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 $20.67 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.57. GuruFocus considers Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSQ:

  • 3-Month Share Buyback Ratio: 0.00
  • GF Value™: $37.57 vs. price of $20.67 (45% 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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