VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:ZTR • US92835W1071

6.9762 USD
-0.01 (-0.2%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 11:45 AM
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This ZTR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ZTR. ZTR was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. ZTR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. ZTR does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. ZTR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year ZTR was profitable.
  • In the past year ZTR had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In multiple years ZTR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years ZTR 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
ZTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZTR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.79%
ROE 18.35%
ROIC 1.1%
ROA(3y)2.85%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)3.93%
ROE(5y)3.92%
ROIC(3y)1.12%
ROIC(5y)1.26%
ZTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZTR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZTR has grown nicely.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZTR has declined.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZTR has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.3%
PM (TTM) 308.7%
GM 36.09%
OM growth 3Y-16.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.65%
PM growth 3Y30.49%
PM growth 5Y4.68%
GM growth 3Y-19.06%
GM growth 5Y-7.05%
ZTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZTR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200 -200 300

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2. ZTR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • ZTR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for ZTR has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, ZTR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ZTR Yearly Shares OutstandingZTR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
ZTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZTR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • ZTR has an Altman-Z score of 1.57. This is a bad value and indicates that ZTR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • ZTR has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.09. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as ZTR would need 2.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • ZTR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ZTR, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 2.09
Altman-Z 1.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ZTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZTR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.28 indicates that ZTR has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • ZTR has a Quick Ratio of 3.28. This indicates that ZTR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.28
ZTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZTR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M

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3. ZTR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • ZTR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 195.00%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 13.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • ZTR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.13%.
  • Measured over the past years, ZTR shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.69% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)195%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y13.87%
EPS Q2Q%-42.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.49%
Revenue growth 5Y14.69%
Sales Q2Q%-15.38%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ZTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZTR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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4. ZTR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.91, the valuation of ZTR can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, ZTR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.91
Fwd PE N/A
ZTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZTR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
ZTR Per share dataZTR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. ZTR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • ZTR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.50%, which is a nice return.
  • ZTR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.5%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of ZTR decreases each year by -7.84%.
  • ZTR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ZTR Yearly Dividends per shareZTR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 50.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZTR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP50.7%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ZTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZTR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
ZTR Dividend Payout.ZTR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ZTR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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ZTR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC

NYSE:ZTR (3/4/2026, 11:45:09 AM)

6.9762

-0.01 (-0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)08-06
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners26.59%
Inst Owner Change-34.67%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap387.53M
Revenue(TTM)23.00M
Net Income(TTM)71.00M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.05%
Short Ratio0.13
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.5%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.84%
DP50.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-12
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.91
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 16.85
P/FCF 4.91
P/OCF 4.91
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.18
EY16.91%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY20.39%
OCF(TTM)1.42
OCFY20.39%
SpS0.41
BVpS6.97
TBVpS6.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.43
Graham Number13.6
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.79%
ROE 18.35%
ROCE 1.39%
ROIC 1.1%
ROICexc 1.1%
ROICexgc 1.1%
OM 33.3%
PM (TTM) 308.7%
GM 36.09%
FCFM 343.48%
ROA(3y)2.85%
ROA(5y)2.84%
ROE(3y)3.93%
ROE(5y)3.92%
ROIC(3y)1.12%
ROIC(5y)1.26%
ROICexc(3y)1.12%
ROICexc(5y)1.27%
ROICexgc(3y)1.12%
ROICexgc(5y)1.27%
ROCE(3y)1.42%
ROCE(5y)1.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7.8%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.63%
OM growth 3Y-16.59%
OM growth 5Y-4.65%
PM growth 3Y30.49%
PM growth 5Y4.68%
GM growth 3Y-19.06%
GM growth 5Y-7.05%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 2.09
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 0.8
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 111.27%
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.28
Altman-Z 1.57
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)195%
EPS 3Y33.46%
EPS 5Y13.87%
EPS Q2Q%-42.11%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.13%
Revenue growth 3Y11.49%
Revenue growth 5Y14.69%
Sales Q2Q%-15.38%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.01%
EBIT growth 5Y9.35%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y161.6%
FCF growth 3Y35.63%
FCF growth 5Y31.46%
OCF growth 1Y161.6%
OCF growth 3Y35.63%
OCF growth 5Y31.46%

VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC / ZTR FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for ZTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to ZTR.


What is the valuation status for ZTR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of ZTR stock?

VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ZTR stock?

The financial health rating of VIRTUS TOTAL RETURN FUND INC (ZTR) is 4 / 10.