CRF
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-26 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
Research, not advice.
À propos
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
- Nom
- Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
- Secteur
- Financial Services
- Industrie
- Asset Management
- Bourse
- AMEX
- Capitalisation
- $689.2M
- Employés
- —
- PDG
- Benjamin Vogt Mollozzi
- Site web
- https://www.cornerstonetotalreturnfund.com
- Marché
- AODAWFCIIETWPDXPSIFX
Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity mutual fund, operates under the management of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Its investment strategy focuses on the public equity markets within the United States, seeking to acquire shares in companies across a diverse array of sectors. The fund primarily allocates its capital to both value and growth-oriented stocks, irrespective of their market capitalization. Furthermore, it has the flexibility to invest via other closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Established on March 16, 1973, and legally domiciled in the United States, its financial performance is benchmarked against the S&P 500 Index.
Price (1 year)
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ACHAT TOTAL: 20 000 titres (~117 600,00 $ US)
- Insiders
- Bradshaw Joshua
- Total bought
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$117,600
Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) $5.92 vs last close $5.60 (-5.4%)
- Total sold
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Total sold sums Form 4 code S in this window. Codes F, M, A and G are left out.
- Last activity
- 2026-10-20
- Liquidity
- Thin $8,496,653/day · 20d vol
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Recent Form 4
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| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Bradshaw Joshua | Buy · P | 20,000 | $5.88 | $117,600 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-31 | Greer Peter | Buy · P | 1,500 | $6.41 | $9,608 | Form 4 |
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Signal
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-26 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
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Factor checklist — research, not advice
A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Supports a bullish reading. Open-market purchases outweigh sales
- Narrative Pulls against a bullish reading. Stored narrative reading is in the bearish band
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. No purchase disclosures in the stored window
- Timing Pulls against a bullish reading. Close is more than 0.5 ATR under stored support
- Financial indicators Unavailable or mixed. Current ratio 0.00 · operating margin 168% — readings disagree
Suggested stop 2.37, nearest stored support minus 0.5 ATR(57.7% under the last close). Reward/risk to the next stored resistance is 0.20. Wait — that reward/risk is under 2. Research, not advice. Not an order.
Recent news
- 2026-10-15 CRF: Moving To Neutral While Expecting A Dividend Cut (Upgrade) Cornerstone Total Return Fund has seen its premium-to-NAV collapse, prompting a shift from a ''Sell'' to a neutral rating. CRF''s underperformance versus the S&P 500 and covered call ETF peers highlights fundamental weaknesses beyond premium compression. We expect CRF to trade around NAV going forward, with distribution rates likely to be cut from an unsustainable 23% toward 10%.
- 2026-09-16 CRF: The 22% Dividend Looks Great Until You See Where It Comes From Cornerstone Total Return Fund trades at a 4% premium to NAV, offering a headline 22% dividend yield but is rated Sell. CRF''s high yield is driven by a managed distribution policy, effectively returning capital and eroding NAV rather than generating sustainable income. The fund''s tech-heavy, large-cap equity portfolio closely tracks broad indexes, but higher fees and NAV drag undermine long-term outperformance.
- 2026-08-27 Almitas Capital LLC Takes $11.29 Million Position in Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. $CRF Almitas Capital LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:CRF) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,572,309 shares of the investment management company''s stock, valued at approximately $11,289,000. Cornerstone
- 2026-08-25 CLM and CRF''s 15% Yield Hides a Decade of Payout Cuts and Capital Erosion Three funds promise headline yields north of 15%. They also quietly return your own money to you, dilute you through rights offerings, and let you buy $1 of assets for more than $1.
- 2026-08-17 Cornerstone Funds Announce Continuing Monthly Distributions for 2026 and Distribution Percentage for 2027 NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: CLM) (CUSIP: 21924B302) and Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE American: CRF) (CUSIP: 21924U300), (individually the “Fund” or, collectively, the “Funds”), each a closed-end management investment company, announced that in keeping with each Fund''s previously adopted monthly distribution policy, each Fund is declaring the following distributions:
- 2026-08-16 Cornerstone Upcoming Rights Offering Presents Total Return Opportunities Cornerstone Total Return Fund and Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund present unique total return opportunities for income-focused investors, especially via DRIP at NAV. Both CRF and CLM have announced an upcoming rights offering (RO), allowing shareholders to buy new shares at a 4% premium to NAV, likely reducing current premiums. Share dilution from the RO may temporarily depress market prices, but history suggests premiums and prices often recover post-offering as new capital is deployed.
- 2026-08-10 CLM''s 19% Yield Masks a 67% Payout Cut Since 2015 A distribution yield near 19% sounds like a gift. For holders of Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund (NYSE:CLM), Cornerstone Total Return Fund (NYSE:CRF), and PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (NYSE:PDI), that headline number can function as a slow refund of your own capital, delivered monthly, with a tax bill attached.
Market snapshot
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 89.9% | 88.4% | 95.8% | 105.6% | 94.6% | |
| Ebit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 99.4% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Ebitda Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 103.6% | 100.6% | 99.5% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 95.2% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 99.4% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 99.4% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 99.4% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 168.5% | 231.6% | 99.4% | 100.8% | 99.3% | |
| Current Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.311 | 1.612 | 10.577 | |
| Quick Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 3.311 | 1.612 | 10.577 | |
| Solvency Ratio | 135.793 | 177.205 | 156.015 | -84.650 | 761.071 | |
| Cash Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | -20.602 | -7.066 | -35.893 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 7.853 | 5.993 | 4.257 | -3.586 | 7.948 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.265 | -0.455 | -0.023 | 0.017 | 0.171 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.265 | -0.455 | -0.023 | 0.017 | 0.171 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 7.853 | 5.993 | 4.257 | -3.586 | 7.948 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | -0.265 | -0.455 | -0.023 | 0.017 | 0.171 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 1.215 | 1.250 | 1.043 | 0.680 | 1.338 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 13.228 | 13.878 | 4.233 | -3.614 | 7.903 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.001 | 1.001 | 1.002 | 1.002 | 1.001 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 13.414 | 168.949 | 289.677 | -138.672 | 139.578 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.374 | 0.858 | 0.843 | -1.042 | 1.049 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 7.853 | 5.993 | 4.125 | -3.632 | 7.991 |
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How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 89.9% | ▲1.5% | ▼-5.0% |
| Ebit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲28.6% |
| Ebitda Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲27.7% |
| Operating Profit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲29.4% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲28.6% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲28.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲28.6% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 168.5% | ▼-63.1% | ▲28.6% |
| Current Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▼-3.100 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▼-3.100 |
| Solvency Ratio | 135.793 | ▼-41.411 | ▼-93.293 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▲12.712 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 7.853 | ▲1.860 | ▲3.360 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.265 | ▲0.190 | ▼-0.154 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | -0.265 | ▲0.190 | ▼-0.154 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 7.853 | ▲1.860 | ▲3.360 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | -0.265 | ▲0.190 | ▼-0.154 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 1.215 | ▼-0.035 | ▲0.110 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 13.228 | ▼-0.649 | ▲6.103 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.001 | -0.000 | ▼-0.000 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 13.414 | ▼-155.535 | ▼-81.175 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.374 | ▲0.516 | ▲0.758 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 7.853 | ▲1.860 | ▲3.387 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $1.28B | $973.4M | $743.3M | $434.7M | $836.7M | |
| Enterprise value | $1.28B | $973.4M | $750.4M | $439.4M | $841.6M | |
| EV / Sales | 13.23x | 13.88x | 4.27x | -3.65x | 7.95x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.85x | 5.99x | 4.12x | -3.63x | 7.99x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.04x | -0.04x | 0.05x | |
| Current ratio | 0.00x | 0.00x | 3.31x | 1.61x | 10.58x | |
| Income quality | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | 0.00x | |
| Graham number | $12 | $15 | $16 | — | $20 | |
| Graham net-net | $0 | -$0 | -$0 | -$0 | $0 | |
| Tax burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| Interest burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| Working capital | $14.3M | $28K | $803K | $410K | $1.3M | |
| Invested capital | $14.3M | $28K | $803K | $410K | $1.3M | |
| Return on assets | 15.5% | 20.8% | 24.5% | -18.9% | 16.8% | |
| Operating ROA | 17.7% | 21.7% | 24.7% | -19.1% | 20.6% | |
| Return on tangible assets | 15.5% | 20.8% | 24.5% | -18.9% | 16.8% | |
| Return on equity | 15.5% | 20.9% | 24.5% | -19.0% | 16.8% | |
| Return on invested capital | 15.5% | 20.8% | 23.4% | -19.0% | 16.8% | |
| Return on capital employed | 15.5% | 20.8% | 23.4% | -19.0% | 16.8% | |
| Earnings yield | 12.7% | 16.7% | 23.5% | -27.9% | 12.6% | |
| Free cash flow yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Capex / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | |
| R&D / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 3d | 2d | 2d | -3d | 5d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 0d | 0d | 17d | 36d | 9d | |
| Operating cycle | 3d | 2d | 2d | -3d | 5d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | 3d | 2d | -15d | -40d | -4d |
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