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SRH Total Return Fund

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Asset Management

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

Business Summary

SRH Total Return Fund operates as an asset management vehicle, generating cash primarily through investment income and portfolio management activities. Revenue scales with assets under management and capital appreciation, while expenses remain relatively fixed, allowing operating leverage when markets are favorable. The moat, if any, comes from disciplined capital allocation and shareholder-friendly distribution policies, evidenced by its consistent dividend profile. However, without clear evidence of superior ROIC or margin dominance, its competitive edge appears tied more to valuation discipline than structural differentiation.

 


VALUATION

P/E

9.9

Market Cap ($M USD)

$1,709

Forward P/E

-

PEG

-

PRICE TO SALES

9.7

PRICE TO BOOK

0.8

EV / EBITDA

-

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

3.90%

Annual Payout

$0.80

Payout Ratio

36.70%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

4

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

14.40%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$1.80

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

-

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

-

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.80%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-

Debt-to-Equity

0.1

Piotroski F-Score

4

Altman Z-Score

-

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.40%

Current Ratio

-

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 9.9x earnings with a 0.8x price-to-book ratio, this fund is trading at a clear discount to its underlying equity base, signaling either embedded asset skepticism or cyclical earnings pressure. The absence of a Forward P/E and Altman Z-Score removes forward visibility and balance sheet safety diagnostics, which materially increases uncertainty around sustainability. A 7.80% operating margin and 7.40% ROIC indicate modest profitability rather than structural superiority, and the Piotroski F-Score of 4 suggests only average financial strength. This is not a pristine compounder—it’s statistically “cheap,” but the discount reflects real quality concerns rather than obvious mispricing.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As an asset management vehicle in Financial Services, AI integration primarily affects portfolio analytics, risk modeling, and operational efficiency rather than product disruption. The firm’s ability to incorporate data-driven investment processes could improve margins beyond the current 7.80% operating level. However, there is nothing in the numbers provided that suggests it currently commands a tech-driven structural advantage.

The Bull Case

A value-oriented investor will focus immediately on the 0.8 price-to-book ratio and 9.9 P/E, both of which screen as deep value within asset management. The 7.40% ROIC, while not exceptional, exceeds many capital-light financial structures when paired with a 4% five-year average dividend and a 3.90% dividend per share yield signal, creating a total-return profile anchored in income. Market cap of $1,709M keeps it small enough for multiple expansion if sentiment improves. With a Piotroski F-Score of 4, the balance sheet and earnings profile are not distressed, just mediocre—precisely the type of setup where re-rating potential exists if margins expand modestly.

The Bear Case

The red flags are significant. Short interest at 14.40% of float is elevated and signals meaningful skepticism from sophisticated investors. The lack of Forward P/E, PEG, Debt/Equity, EPS, Sales Growth Next Year, and Altman Z-Score data severely limits forward underwriting confidence, while a 7.80% operating margin and only 7.40% ROIC do not justify premium multiples. A payout ratio shown as $0.80 introduces ambiguity in capital allocation clarity, and a Piotroski F-Score of 4 reflects no clear upward fundamental momentum—this is statistically cheap but operationally uninspiring.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

-

Analyst Consensus

-

Average Analyst Price Target

-

Institutional Ownership %

-

1-Year Beta

0.64

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

-%

Distance to 52-Week High

95.00%

Distance to 52-Week Low

110.70%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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