BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is in the Financial Services sector and Asset Management industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 36/100.
Quick answer for DSU
BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 36/100. The stored market price is $9.1. Its financial score is 0/100. Its valuation score is 26/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. does
The BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. is a closed-end mutual fund, established by BlackRock, Inc., that focuses on fixed-income investments. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, the fund primarily allocates capital within U.S. fixed income markets. Its core strategy involves building a diverse portfolio of corporate debt instruments, including corporate loans. These holdings typically consist of securities rated in the lower categories by established services (BBB or below by S&P's, or Baa or below by Moody's), or unrated debt instruments deemed by the investment adviser to possess comparable quality. Formed on March 27, 1998, and domiciled in the United States, it was formerly known as Debt Strategies Fund Inc.
DSU financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 36/100
- Current price:
- $9.1
- Market capitalization:
- $572.4M
- Revenue:
- $81.1M
- Net income:
- $53.7M
- Free cash flow:
- $40.3M
- Cash:
- $1.6M
- Total debt:
- $110.0M
- EPS:
- 0.92
- P/E ratio:
- 9.8x
- Financial score:
- 0/100
- Valuation score:
- 26/100
- Revenue score:
- 51/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.8%.
- Free cash flow is $40.3M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $1.6M of cash versus $110.0M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The current research record carries a listed fund vehicle warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 26/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 0/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-06.
How to research DSU
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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