BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BHK • US09249E1010

9.5 USD
-0.04 (-0.42%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 08:04 PM
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This BHK fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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BHK gets a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of BHK have multiple concerns. BHK has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BHK Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year BHK was profitable.
  • BHK had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • BHK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In multiple years BHK reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
BHK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBHK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.99%
ROE 5.37%
ROIC 2.55%
ROA(3y)-4.22%
ROA(5y)-0.73%
ROE(3y)-7.87%
ROE(5y)-2.25%
ROIC(3y)2.7%
ROIC(5y)2.62%
BHK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBHK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BHK has declined.
  • BHK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BHK has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 59.62%
PM (TTM) 75%
GM 59.62%
OM growth 3Y-10.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.94%
PM growth 3Y27.32%
PM growth 5Y-41.84%
GM growth 3Y-11.26%
GM growth 5Y-4.25%
BHK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBHK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400

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2. BHK Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for BHK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BHK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, BHK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
BHK Yearly Shares OutstandingBHK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
BHK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBHK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.28, we must say that BHK is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BHK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.28
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BHK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBHK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.05 indicates that BHK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.05 indicates that BHK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.05
Quick Ratio 0.05
BHK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBHK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. BHK Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BHK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 30.43%, which is quite impressive.
  • The earnings per share for BHK have been decreasing by -41.49% on average. This is quite bad
  • The Revenue has decreased by -0.52% in the past year.
  • BHK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.34% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.43%
EPS 3Y28.56%
EPS 5Y-41.49%
EPS Q2Q%716.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.34%
Sales Q2Q%0%

3.2 Future

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
  • No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
BHK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBHK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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4. BHK Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.83, which indicates a correct valuation of BHK.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.74. BHK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE N/A
BHK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBHK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BHK Per share dataBHK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. BHK Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BHK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.34%, which is a nice return.
  • BHK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.34%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BHK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.47%.
  • BHK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BHK has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
BHK Yearly Dividends per shareBHK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • BHK pays out 120.51% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BHK's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP120.51%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BHK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBHK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M
BHK Dividend Payout.BHK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BHK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BHK Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST

NYSE:BHK (3/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

9.5

-0.04 (-0.42%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners38.97%
Inst Owner Change-1.72%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap686.09M
Revenue(TTM)52.00M
Net Income(TTM)39.00M
Analysts45
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.1%
Short Ratio0.25
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.34%
Yearly Dividend0.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.47%
DP120.51%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 13.19
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.6
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.6
OCFYN/A
SpS0.72
BVpS10.05
TBVpS10.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.99%
ROE 5.37%
ROCE 4.27%
ROIC 2.55%
ROICexc 2.55%
ROICexgc 2.55%
OM 59.62%
PM (TTM) 75%
GM 59.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-4.22%
ROA(5y)-0.73%
ROE(3y)-7.87%
ROE(5y)-2.25%
ROIC(3y)2.7%
ROIC(5y)2.62%
ROICexc(3y)2.7%
ROICexc(5y)2.62%
ROICexgc(3y)2.72%
ROICexgc(5y)2.64%
ROCE(3y)5.48%
ROCE(5y)5.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.44%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.83%
OM growth 3Y-10.86%
OM growth 5Y-3.94%
PM growth 3Y27.32%
PM growth 5Y-41.84%
GM growth 3Y-11.26%
GM growth 5Y-4.25%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.59
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.05
Quick Ratio 0.05
Altman-Z 1.28
F-Score4
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.43%
EPS 3Y28.56%
EPS 5Y-41.49%
EPS Q2Q%716.67%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.52%
Revenue growth 3Y4.09%
Revenue growth 5Y1.34%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-3.12%
EBIT growth 3Y-7.22%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.65%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-126.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-126.72%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST / BHK FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BHK stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 1 / 10 to BHK.


What is the valuation status for BHK stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST?

BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.


How financially healthy is BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST?

The financial health rating of BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) is 1 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BHK stock?

The dividend rating of BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 120.51%.