(EVF) Eaton Vance Senior Income - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US27826S1033

Senior, Loan, Securities, Debt, Income

EVF EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of EVF over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -0.32770187975683, "2020-06": -0.65079299435386, "2020-09": 0.39275950309772, "2020-12": 0.78614776610522, "2021-03": 0.16418881019157, "2021-06": 0.32880071091674, "2021-09": 0.051621310344434, "2021-12": 0.10419421970591, "2022-03": -0.32638158607438, "2022-06": -0.64726048954039, "2022-09": 0.068019317060933, "2022-12": 0.17509969268312, "2023-03": 0.23682619776611, "2023-06": 0.53732953605984, "2023-09": 0.24688759839652, "2023-12": 0.57415396404213, "2024-03": 0.15787582995602, "2024-06": 0.15787582995602, "2024-09": 0.18192589069956, "2024-12": 0.18192589069956,

EVF Revenue

Revenue of EVF over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 4.830523, 2020-06: -1.048434, 2020-09: 5.537853, 2020-12: 4.252249, 2021-03: 5.34924, 2021-06: 10.463378, 2021-09: 2.541753, 2021-12: 8.928946, 2022-03: 2.513103, 2022-06: 6.224626, 2022-09: 3.418788, 2022-12: 4.181255, 2023-03: 4.129714, 2023-06: 3.875288, 2023-09: 4.308902, 2023-12: 6.711435, 2024-03: 3.911568, 2024-06: 3.911568, 2024-09: 3.977672, 2024-12: 3.977672,

Description: EVF Eaton Vance Senior Income

Eaton Vance Senior Income Closed Fund (NYSE:EVF) is a US-based common stock operating within the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry. The funds primary objective is to provide a high level of current income, primarily through investments in senior floating-rate loans.

The funds market capitalization stands at $99.64M USD, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.84, indicating a relatively stable and income-generating investment. The return on equity (RoE) is 8.23%, suggesting a decent level of profitability. Key economic drivers influencing the funds performance include interest rates, credit spreads, and overall market sentiment towards the asset management industry.

To evaluate the funds performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as dividend yield, net asset value (NAV) growth, and the ratio of expenses to total assets can be monitored. A higher dividend yield and stable NAV growth would indicate a successful investment strategy. Additionally, a lower expense ratio would suggest efficient management and potentially higher returns for investors.

The funds investment strategy and performance are closely tied to the overall health of the credit market, particularly the senior loan market. Factors such as default rates, LIBOR rates, and the overall economic outlook can significantly impact the funds returns. As such, it is essential to monitor these macroeconomic indicators to anticipate potential shifts in the funds performance.

EVF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 101m
Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception 1998-10-28

EVF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 14.8%
Fundamental 54.5%
Dividend Rating 91.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -17.0%
Analyst Rating -

EVF Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 9.77%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.68%
Annual Growth 5y 9.67%
Payout Consistency 87.3%
Payout Ratio 56.3%

EVF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -7.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -63%
Growth Correlation 5y 71.3%
CAGR 5y 8.32%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.35
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.35
Alpha -11.97
Beta 0.456
Volatility 6.95%
Current Volume 72.7k
Average Volume 20d 86.8k
Stop Loss 5.3 (-4.7%)
Signal 1.48

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0

Net Income (12.1m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 946.7k TTM)
FCFTA 0.13 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -0.48pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -120.8% (prev -105.9%; Δ -14.91pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.00 (>3.0%) and CFO -657.3k <= Net Income 12.1m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 0.22 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (18.1m) change vs 12m ago 14.52% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 93.99% (prev 90.25%; Δ 3.73pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 9.39% (prev 11.68%; Δ -2.29pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 7.63 (EBITDA TTM -4.13m / Interest Expense TTM 1.25m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -2.32

(A) -0.11 = (Total Current Assets 5.38m - Total Current Liabilities 24.4m) / Total Assets 173.2m
(B) -0.19 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -32.1m / Total Assets 173.2m
(C) 0.06 = EBIT TTM 9.55m / Avg Total Assets 168.1m
(D) -1.31 = Book Value of Equity -31.9m / Total Liabilities 24.4m
Total Rating: -2.32 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 54.53

1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0
2. FCF Yield 17.37% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin data missing
4. Debt/Equity 0.23 = 2.47
5. Debt/Ebitda -8.32 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -5.66% = -7.07
7. RoE 8.23% = 0.69
8. Rev. Trend 15.94% = 0.80
9. Rev. CAGR 18.17% = 2.27
10. EPS Trend 54.98% = 1.37
11. EPS CAGR 40.70% = 2.50

What is the price of EVF shares?

As of August 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 5.56 with a total of 72,655 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.36%, over one month by -0.17%, over three months by +0.98% and over the past year by -2.88%.

Is Eaton Vance Senior Income a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Eaton Vance Senior Income is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 54.53 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of EVF is around 5.89 USD . This means that EVF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.94%.

Is EVF a buy, sell or hold?

Eaton Vance Senior Income has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the EVF price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 6.4 15.1%

Last update: 2025-08-30 04:40

EVF Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 100.8m (100.8m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 2.80m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 9.9107
P/S = 6.3913
P/B = 0.9073
Beta = 0.335
Revenue TTM = 15.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 9.55m USD
EBITDA TTM = -4.13m USD
Long Term Debt = 13.3m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 21.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 34.3m USD (Calculated: Short Term 21.0m + Long Term 13.3m)
Net Debt = 18.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 132.4m USD (100.8m + Debt 34.3m - CCE 2.80m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.63 (Ebit TTM 9.55m / Interest Expense TTM 1.25m)
FCF Yield = 17.37% (FCF TTM 23.0m / Enterprise Value 132.4m)
FCF Margin = 145.7% (FCF TTM 23.0m / Revenue TTM 15.8m)
Net Margin = 76.51% (Net Income TTM 12.1m / Revenue TTM 15.8m)
Gross Margin = 93.99% ((Revenue TTM 15.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 948.5k) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -4.15 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 132.4m / Book Value Of Equity -31.9m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.64% (Interest Expense 1.25m / Debt 34.3m)
Taxrate = 98.78% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 14.4m / 14.6m)
NOPAT = 116.4k (EBIT 9.55m * (1 - 98.78%))
Current Ratio = 0.22 (Total Current Assets 5.38m / Total Current Liabilities 24.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.23 (Debt 34.3m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 148.8m)
Debt / EBITDA = -8.32 (Net Debt 18.2m / EBITDA -4.13m)
Debt / FCF = 1.49 (Debt 34.3m / FCF TTM 23.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 146.8m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 6.97% (Net Income 12.1m, Total Assets 173.2m )
RoE = 8.23% (Net Income TTM 12.1m / Total Stockholder Equity 146.8m)
RoCE = 5.96% (Ebit 9.55m / (Equity 146.8m + L.T.Debt 13.3m))
RoIC = 0.10% (NOPAT 116.4k / Invested Capital 119.1m)
WACC = 5.76% (E(100.8m)/V(135.2m) * Re(7.70%)) + (D(34.3m)/V(135.2m) * Rd(3.64%) * (1-Tc(0.99)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -35.90 | Cagr: -16.87%
Discount Rate = 7.70% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.35% ; FCFE base≈22.8m ; Y1≈18.0m ; Y5≈11.9m
Fair Price DCF = 12.23 (DCF Value 222.2m / Shares Outstanding 18.2m; 5y FCF grow -25.03% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 15.94 | Revenue CAGR: 18.17%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -29.73
EPS Correlation: 54.98 | EPS CAGR: 40.70%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -194.9

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