Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. Ratios | P/E, ROE & Valuation

On the Key Ratios page for Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (SPE), the latest P/E of 7.3 frames valuation, while ROE 9.05% and ROIC 9.20% indicates profitability and capital efficiency. Together with the current ratio of 0.00 and debt-to-equity 0.00, these signals help you judge whether valuation is supported by fundamentals across the historical rows.

Financial Performance Ratios

SPE Historical Per Share Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Revenue per Share$2.08$0.92$0.83$0.55$0.45$0.67$0.66$0.31$0.80$0.93
Net Income per Share$1.98$3.23$2.31$-2.03$4.33$1.70$3.69$-1.05$2.95$1.23
Operating Cash Flow per Share$1.47$1.71$1.61$-1.66$2.46$1.62$1.14$1.42$1.83$-2.99
Free Cash Flow per Share$1.47$1.71$1.61$-1.66$2.46$1.62$1.14$1.42$1.83$-2.99
Cash per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00
Book Value per Share$21.57$20.59$18.40$17.07$22.35$26.98$24.26$17.21$25.39$22.10
Tangible Book Value per Share$21.57$20.59$18.40$17.07$22.35$26.98$24.26$17.21$25.39$22.10
Interest Debt per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
CAPEX per Share$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00

SPE Historical Valuation Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.344.525.14-5.623.578.274-11.325.0811.12
Price to Book (P/B)0.630.710.640.670.690.520.610.690.590.62
Price to Sales (P/S)6.515.8514.2920.5834.221.122.3938.5718.7114.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA5.900-5.553.5700000
EV to Sales6.515.8514.2920.3434.221.122.3938.5618.5714.61
EV to Operating Cash Flow9.28.557.39-6.86.298.7212.98.348.13-4.57
EV to Free Cash Flow9.28.557.39-6.86.298.7212.98.348.13-4.57
Enterprise Value$143.52M$164.06M$137.85M$136.91M$145.43M$100.56M$116.84M$118.83M$115.74M$116.14M

SPE Historical Profitability Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Return on Equity (ROE)9.05%15.71%12.55%-11.89%19.38%6.31%15.22%-6.08%11.62%5.56%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)9.20%3.13%3.12%1.67%0.64%1.18%1.37%0.22%1.77%2.85%
Return on Tangible Assets8.90%15.54%12.44%-11.73%19.35%6.29%15.00%-6.03%11.59%5.52%
Earnings Yield14.69%22.11%19.47%-17.80%28.04%12.09%25.02%-8.84%19.68%9.00%
Free Cash Flow Yield10.87%11.70%13.54%-14.54%15.90%11.47%7.75%11.98%12.21%-21.89%
Dividend Yield19.93%8.46%9.70%12.28%14.84%11.47%8.47%12.01%11.36%6.52%

SPE Historical Liquidity & Financial Strength

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Current Ratio00.541.571.48106.095.60.291.765.430.37
Interest Coverage0000000000
Income Quality0.740.530.70.820.570.950.31-1.360.62-2.29
Debt to Equity0000000000
Debt to Assets0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%
Net Debt to EBITDA0000.07000000

SPE Historical Efficiency Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Receivables Turnover08.94.153.561.062.167.291.725.7419.32
Payables Turnover00-12.010000000
Inventory Turnover0000000000
Days Sales Outstanding041.0187.98102.5343.62168.7150.04212.5363.6118.89
Days Payables Outstanding00-30.390000000
Days of Inventory on Hand0000000000

SPE Historical Market Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202420232022202120202019201820172016
Enterprise Value to EBITDA5.900-5.553.5700000
Market Cap$143.52M$164.06M$137.86M$138.54M$145.45M$100.56M$116.84M$118.85M$116.61M$116.14M
Enterprise Value$143.52M$164.06M$137.85M$136.91M$145.43M$100.56M$116.84M$118.83M$115.74M$116.14M
Dividend Yield19.93%8.46%9.70%12.28%14.84%11.47%8.47%12.01%11.36%6.52%
Payout Ratio73.70%38.26%49.82%-68.98%52.95%94.87%33.87%-135.91%57.75%72.43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.’s P/E ratio compare with its history?

On this page, SPE's current P/E is 7.3, compared with a multi-year average around 6.1. A higher P/E versus its own history is a calculated premium versus that average—not a conclusion that the stock is expensive. Cross-check profitability (ROE/ROIC), liquidity (current ratio), and leverage (debt-to-equity) so the multiple is read with those published figures.

What is Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. market cap?

Market cap is the market value of a company's equity and is commonly calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. The latest market cap shown in the table is $143.52M. Pair market cap with valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S) so you can evaluate whether size also corresponds with "quality" and profitability. For a wider view across stocks, you can also use the stock screener.

How does Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.’s P/E compare with its industry?

There is no P/E Tickerplace rates as good. Compare the P/E on this page with Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.'s own historical range (in the table) and with peers via the Screener and Compare tools. A higher or lower multiple versus peers is a calculated gap, not a recommendation.

How does Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. compare to its competitors in key financial ratios?

The fastest way to compare Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. with competitors is to use the built-in "Peers Comparison" section on this page and the Compare tool. Focus on a small set of ratios that work together: P/E for valuation, ROE/ROIC for profitability and capital efficiency, current ratio and interest coverage for liquidity and solvency, and debt-to-equity for leverage risk. When you see Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. outperform peers on profitability while keeping valuation and leverage reasonable, it often signals stronger fundamentals.

What do Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.'s liquidity and leverage ratios show?

Liquidity and leverage figures on this page are published ratios, not a verdict that Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. is financially strong. Current ratio is about 0.00, which is below 1.0 and can suggest tighter short-term liquidity. Interest coverage is about 0.00, implying less buffer for servicing interest costs. Debt-to-equity is about 0.00, suggesting leverage is more moderate relative to a high-debt profile. Pair them with ROE/ROIC and cash-flow rows in the table. Tickerplace does not rate the company as a good or poor investment.

What do Special Opportunities Fund, Inc.'s financial ratios say about its future growth?

Ratios are a way to see what the business is likely to sustain. Look for upward trends in profitability metrics (ROE and ROIC), improving earnings/cash-flow backed measures, and stable or strengthening liquidity. If Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. is sustaining strong returns (for example ROE at 9.05% and ROIC at 9.20%) while debt levels and interest coverage remain manageable, growth expectations may be more credible. If valuation multiples expand while returns weaken, the market may be pricing optimistic growth ahead of results.