BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.
DSUFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeBlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. operates in the Asset Management space. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. The company carries a $552.0M market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc.
Market Cap
$552.0M
Beta
0.51
P/E (TTM)
19.36
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$0.44
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
4.3%
ROA
4.0%
Cash
$1.6M
Total Debt
$110.0M
Free CF
$39.8M
52W Change
-17.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DSU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 6, 2026 close, DSU finished 4.97% below its 150-day moving average ($9.26) and 5.17% below its 200-day moving average ($9.28). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is DSU overbought or oversold?
At the October 6, 2026 close, DSU's RSI(14) was 29.6, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
The company holds $1.6M in cash, though total debt stands at $110.0M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. The company generates $39.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. ROE of 4.3% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from -$19.4M to $39.2M.
The relatively low beta of 0.51 suggests DSU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.'s trajectory.