BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc.
DSUFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Sep 8, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, BlackRock Debt Strategies Fund, Inc. (DSU) is listed under Asset Management. Valued at $607.7M, DSU is a small-cap name in its sector. is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc.
Market Cap
$607.7M
Beta
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P/E (TTM)
21.32
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
-11.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where DSU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 3, 2026 close, DSU finished 0.21% above its 150-day moving average ($9.40) and 0.21% above its 200-day moving average ($9.40). 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 September 3, 2026 close, DSU's RSI(14) was 48.6, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, DSU has $1.6M in cash with $110.0M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $39.8M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. 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 debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing DSU's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.