Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) Fair Value 2026

EVF · Asset Management ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

4.6 /10

32 fundamental signals · 3 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (0/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) trades at $4.97, versus a $4.97 median fair value across its 3 active models — 0.0% below the current price. QOC: 4.6/10. Value Trap Risk: 0/100 (SAFE). 3/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
EVF
Price
$4.97
Quality Score
4.6/10
Value Trap Risk
0/100
Models Active
3/13
Last Updated
Strength: PWERM suggests +24.3% upside with 11% confidence
Risk: Below-average Quality Score of 4.6/10 signals weak fundamentals

Is Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) appears fairly valued as of : the median of 3 independent fair value estimates is $4.97, essentially in line with the current price of $4.97. Estimates range from $4.36 to $6.18. EVF scores 4.6/10 on fundamental quality and 0/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. EVF’s -0.0% gap is narrower than that market norm, and the Asset Management sector median is -4.4%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give EVF?

3 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($4.97)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Intrinsic · Low Conviction
 $4.97 -0.0%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $4.36 -12.3%
Option-Based · Low Conviction
 $6.18 +24.3%

All Models Active

All 3 models are displayed above.

What Is EVF's Fair Value Range?

Spread across 3 independent models · $4.36 to $6.18

CirclFi's 3 active models place Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) between $4.36 and $6.18 per share, a spread of 37% of the median. The median of that range — $4.97 — is the fair value CirclFi publishes for EVF, against a current price of $4.97.

Low · Regime CrossHigh · PWERM
$4.36median $4.97$6.18
Where the range comes from
Most bearish modelRegime Cross-Sectional$4.36
Most bullish modelPWERM$6.18
Model agreement1 bullish · 1 bearishtight

The methods largely agree on EVF. A band this narrow usually means stable, predictable cash flows that every approach reads the same way, and it is the strongest form of confirmation this engine can produce.

Every figure above is one model's standalone output on EVF, not a CirclFi price target. How each model works →

What Is Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's intrinsic value is estimated at a median $4.97, showing conflicting signals at the current price of $4.97. While the median implied return is -0.0%, model disagreement is elevated with a gap of +36.6% between the most bullish and bearish estimates. The most optimistic model, PWERM, places fair value at $6.18 (+24.3%), while Regime Cross — the most conservative — estimates $4.36 (-12.3%). This +36.6% gap reflects genuine analytical uncertainty about Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's intrinsic worth.

What Do the Models Say About EVF?

3 of 13 models are currently active for EVF. Of these, 1 model suggests upside while 2 models suggest overvaluation. Taken together, their median fair value for EVF is $4.97 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does EVF Rank in Asset Management?

Among 187 Asset Management stocks, EVF ranks #145 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 4.6/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 4.6 reflects mixed fundamentals.

See all Most Undervalued Asset Management Stocks →

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust operates in a competitive landscape where fundamental quality metrics are key differentiators for long-term value creation.

Is EVF a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns EVF a score of 0/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

3 of 13 models are active for Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, which evaluates 32 signals including margin stability, revenue growth trajectory, leverage, and free cash flow generation, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust is rated at 4.6/10. This moderate-tier score shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses.

The gap between the most bullish and bearish model spans +36.6% — demonstrating why single-model analysis is dangerous. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every EVF valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across EVF's 3 active models, average confidence is 12%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

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Read investment analysis: BHK · OFS · SDEV · GDV · FINS · GAB · BX · VINP · FRBP · HLNE · AMP

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to EVF?

7 companies across all industries closest to EVF’s Quality of Company score of 4.6/10.

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Read investment analysis: SION · BLNC · PAVM · RBOT · VERA · PTIX · NVDA

Where Does EVF Sit in CirclFi's Asset Management Rankings?

EVF is ranked against every other Asset Management stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust’s Valuation?

What is Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF)'s intrinsic value at $4.97 — the median of 3 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $4.36 to $6.18. The Quality of Company score is 4.6/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is EVF overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $4.97, 1 of 3 active models suggest EVF may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 3 fair value estimates is $4.97, essentially in line with the current price of $4.97 — a consensus view that EVF is fairly valued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's business model in Asset Management.

What does a Quality of Company score of 4.6 mean for EVF?

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's QOC of 4.6/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on EVF?

CirclFi analyzes EVF with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 3 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Which valuation models are most bullish and most bearish on EVF?

Of the 3 models currently active on EVF, PWERM is the most bullish at $6.18 per share, and Regime Cross-Sectional is the most bearish at $4.36. CirclFi's published fair value for EVF is the median of that range, $4.97, not either extreme. The gap between the two ends equals 37% of the median — a normal spread for a company of this profile. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Is EVF a value trap in 2026?

Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust's Value Trap score is 0/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap.

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 3-model valuation engine, Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust (EVF) has a median fair value of $4.97 — essentially in line with the current price of $4.97 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/EVF/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this EVF valuation
  • Financial statements: Eaton Vance Senior Income Trust 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001070732) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for EVF as of ; valuations recomputed .