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CALAMOS CONVERT & HIGH INC (CHY) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CHY - US12811P1084

11.28 USD
-0.01 (-0.09%)
Last: 12/16/2025, 2:47:31 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to CHY. CHY was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. CHY has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. CHY is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CHY had positive earnings in the past year.
CHY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years CHY 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CHY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.37%
ROE 7.06%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-3.85%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)-6.44%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CHY has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHY has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 211.54%
GM 57.77%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y45.7%
GM growth 3Y-75.11%
GM growth 5Y-11.6%
CHY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20K -40K -60K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, CHY has more shares outstanding
CHY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CHY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CHY Yearly Shares OutstandingCHY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CHY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.05, we must say that CHY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CHY is 3.44, which is a good value as it means it would take CHY, 3.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CHY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating CHY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 3.44
Altman-Z 1.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CHY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CHY has a Current Ratio of 4.22. This indicates that CHY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
CHY has a Quick Ratio of 4.22. This indicates that CHY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.22
Quick Ratio 4.22
CHY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CHY have decreased strongly by -28.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CHY shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 37.96% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue for CHY have been decreasing by -20.53% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28%
EPS 3Y-18.59%
EPS 5Y14.48%
EPS Q2Q%-114.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.96%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y-20.53%
Sales Q2Q%85.45%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
CHY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.67, CHY is valued correctly.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CHY to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.55), we can say CHY is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.67
Fwd PE N/A
CHY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.73
EV/EBITDA N/A
CHY Per share dataCHY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.67%, CHY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
CHY's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.67%

5.2 History

The dividend of CHY has a limited annual growth rate of 1.62%.
CHY has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
CHY has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.62%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
CHY Yearly Dividends per shareCHY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

CHY pays out 154.55% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
CHY's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP154.55%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
CHY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCHY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
CHY Dividend Payout.CHY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CHY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CALAMOS CONVERT & HIGH INC

NASDAQ:CHY (12/16/2025, 2:47:31 PM)

11.28

-0.01 (-0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners63.43%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap894.50M
Revenue(TTM)26.00M
Net Income(TTM)55.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.26%
Short Ratio1.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.67%
Yearly Dividend1.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.62%
DP154.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date11-14 2025-11-14 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.67
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 34.4
P/FCF 6.73
P/OCF 6.73
P/B 1.15
P/tB 1.15
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.68
FCFY14.87%
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY14.87%
SpS0.33
BVpS9.82
TBVpS9.82
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number12.62
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.37%
ROE 7.06%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 211.54%
GM 57.77%
FCFM 511.54%
ROA(3y)-3.85%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)-6.44%
ROE(5y)6.01%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y45.7%
GM growth 3Y-75.11%
GM growth 5Y-11.6%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF 3.44
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 241.82%
Current Ratio 4.22
Quick Ratio 4.22
Altman-Z 1.05
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28%
EPS 3Y-18.59%
EPS 5Y14.48%
EPS Q2Q%-114.18%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)37.96%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5Y-20.53%
Sales Q2Q%85.45%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-109.55%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y2.11%
OCF growth 1Y12.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y2.11%

CALAMOS CONVERT & HIGH INC / CHY FAQ

What does CALAMOS CONVERT & HIGH INC do?

Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The company went IPO on 2003-05-28. Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its managed assets in a diversified portfolio of convertibles and below investment grade (high yield) non-convertible debt securities. The Fund invests at least 20% of its managed assets in convertible securities and at least 20% of its managed assets in below investment grade (high yield/high risk) non-convertible debt securities. The Fund invests in securities with a broad range of maturities. The average term to maturity of the Fund’s securities typically ranges from two to ten years. The Fund's derivative activities are focused on various derivatives, such as interest rate swaps, convertible securities and index options. The Fund's investment adviser is Calamos Advisors LLC.


What is the current price of CHY stock?

The current stock price of CHY is 11.28 USD. The price decreased by -0.09% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill rating of CALAMOS CONVERT & HIGH INC stock?

CHY has a ChartMill Technical rating of 4 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.