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BLACKROCK CORE BOND TRUST (BHK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BHK - US09249E1010

9.56 USD
-0.05 (-0.52%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
9.63 USD
+0.07 (+0.73%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 1 out of 10 to BHK. BHK was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. BHK has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BHK is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BHK had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BHK has declined.
  • BHK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, BHK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, BHK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The debt/assets ratio for BHK is higher compared to a year ago.
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

  • BHK has a Current Ratio of 0.05. This is a bad value and indicates that BHK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.43% over the past year.
  • BHK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -41.49% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, BHK shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.52% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.34% on average over the past years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.93, BHK is valued correctly.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.21, BHK is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.93
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. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.36%, BHK is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, BHK pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.36%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BHK has a limited annual growth rate of 2.47%.
  • BHK has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

  • 120.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BHK. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of BHK has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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

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%.