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Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Closed Fund (EFR)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: EFR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 14.04% | Avg. Invested days 80 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 352.51M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 7.7 | 1Y Target Price 12.43 |
Price to earnings Ratio 7.7 | 1Y Target Price 12.43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.4 | 52 Weeks Range 10.40 - 13.38 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.40 - 13.38 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.94% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.55 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 79.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 79.66% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.78% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 7.7 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 549331008 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.2 |
Enterprise Value 549331008 | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.2 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 29523600 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 29523600 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 25.14 |
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Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Closed Fund
Company Overview
History and Background
Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Fund (EFR) was established to provide a high level of current income, consistent with preservation of capital, by investing primarily in senior, secured floating rate loans.
Core Business Areas
- Investment Management: Manages a portfolio of senior, secured floating rate loans.
Leadership and Structure
Eaton Vance is a part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management. EFR is a closed-end fund, with a board of directors overseeing management.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Senior Floating Rate Loans: Investment in a diversified portfolio of senior, secured floating rate loans. Market share data for closed-end funds investing in these loans is fragmented. Competitors include other closed-end funds and ETFs focusing on leveraged loans such as Invesco Senior Loan ETF (BKLN) and First Trust Senior Floating Rate Income Fund II (FCT).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The market for senior floating rate loans is influenced by interest rate movements, credit spreads, and the overall economic environment. Demand is driven by investors seeking income in a rising rate environment.
Positioning
EFR is positioned as a closed-end fund providing exposure to senior floating rate loans, offering potential for higher income than some other fixed-income investments. Competitive advantages include active management and potential for leveraging to enhance returns.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is the size of leveraged loan market, in the hundreds of billions of USD. EFR is a small fraction of this, with its AUM. EFR's position is to attract investors seeking active management in this space.
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Strengths
- Experienced Management Team
- Diversified Portfolio
- Potential for Higher Income
- Active Management
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Credit Risk
- Leverage Increases Volatility
- Management Fees
- Discount to NAV
Opportunities
- Rising Interest Rate Environment
- Increased Demand for Floating Rate Assets
- Strategic Acquisitions
- Expansion of investment options
Threats
- Economic Downturn
- Increased Competition
- Changes in Regulations
- Credit Defaults
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BKLN
- FCT
- JQC
Competitive Landscape
EFR competes with other closed-end funds and ETFs in the senior loan space. Advantages include active management. Disadvantages include management fees.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth is linked to AUM and earnings from investment portfolio
Future Projections: Projected growth depends on market conditions and ability to generate income.
Recent Initiatives: Actively managing the portfolio and adjusting asset allocation.
Summary
Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Fund is a closed-end fund seeking high current income through senior secured loans. Its strength lies in its active management and exposure to floating rates. Weaknesses include credit risk and leverage. The fund needs to be aware of economic downturns and increased competition. The company is well-positioned to deliver consistent returns, and the current management team is capable of executing their vision.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Eaton Vance/Morgan Stanley Fund Information
- Financial News Outlets
- SEC Filings
Disclaimers:
Data is based on publicly available information and analyst estimates. Market conditions and investment performance can change. This is not financial advice. Consult a financial professional.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Closed Fund
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Boston, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-11-25 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - |
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in senior, secured floating rate loans. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index. Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Trust was formed on November 28, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.

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