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Eaton Vance Senior Floating Rate Closed Fund (EFR)

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08/28/2025: EFR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 14.04%
Avg. Invested days 80
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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

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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

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Investment Management: Manages a portfolio of senior, secured floating rate loans.

leadership logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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.