BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST (BKT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BKT • US09247F2092

10.8201 USD
+0.08 (+0.75%)
Last: Mar 13, 2026, 10:45 AM
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This BKT 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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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BKT. BKT was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. BKT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. BKT has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BKT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BKT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • BKT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: BKT reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BKT had a positive operating cash flow.
BKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBKT 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 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • The last Return On Invested Capital (1.92%) for BKT is above the 3 year average (1.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.1%
ROE 6.9%
ROIC 1.92%
ROA(3y)-3.12%
ROA(5y)-1.5%
ROE(3y)-4.93%
ROE(5y)-2.43%
ROIC(3y)1.7%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
BKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BKT has declined.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BKT has declined.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BKT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 59.64%
PM (TTM) 136.93%
GM 64.58%
OM growth 3Y-13.86%
OM growth 5Y-4.76%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-30.93%
GM growth 3Y-12.74%
GM growth 5Y-4.17%
BKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 -200 -300 -400

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2. BKT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • BKT has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BKT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • BKT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
BKT Yearly Shares OutstandingBKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
BKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.67, we must say that BKT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • BKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as BKT would need 2.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that BKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Although BKT's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.38
Altman-Z 0.67
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • BKT has a Current Ratio of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that BKT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BKT has a Quick Ratio of 0.03. This is a bad value and indicates that BKT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.03
Quick Ratio 0.03
BKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. BKT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • BKT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 127.03%, which is quite impressive.
  • The earnings per share for BKT have been decreasing by -37.65% on average. This is quite bad
  • BKT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.73%.
  • BKT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)127.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-37.65%
EPS Q2Q%500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.23%
Sales Q2Q%-4.19%

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.
BKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M

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4. BKT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.88, the valuation of BKT can be described as correct.
  • BKT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.71.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.88
Fwd PE N/A
BKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBKT 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 9.06
EV/EBITDA N/A
BKT Per share dataBKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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. BKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BKT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.96%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BKT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.96%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of BKT has a limited annual growth rate of 2.32%.
  • BKT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • BKT has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
BKT Yearly Dividends per shareBKT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • BKT pays out 120.30% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • BKT's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP120.3%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBKT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M
BKT Dividend Payout.BKT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BKT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BKT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST

NYSE:BKT (3/13/2026, 10:45:49 AM)

10.8201

+0.08 (+0.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)03-05
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners60.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap262.82M
Revenue(TTM)14.57M
Net Income(TTM)19.95M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.21%
Short Ratio0.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.96%
Yearly Dividend1.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.32%
DP120.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date06-15
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 12.88
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 18.04
P/FCF 9.06
P/OCF 9.06
P/B 0.91
P/tB 0.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.84
EY7.76%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.19
FCFY11.03%
OCF(TTM)1.19
OCFY11.03%
SpS0.6
BVpS11.9
TBVpS11.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.1%
ROE 6.9%
ROCE 3.01%
ROIC 1.92%
ROICexc 1.92%
ROICexgc 1.92%
OM 59.64%
PM (TTM) 136.93%
GM 64.58%
FCFM 199.04%
ROA(3y)-3.12%
ROA(5y)-1.5%
ROE(3y)-4.93%
ROE(5y)-2.43%
ROIC(3y)1.7%
ROIC(5y)2.04%
ROICexc(3y)1.7%
ROICexc(5y)2.04%
ROICexgc(3y)1.7%
ROICexgc(5y)2.04%
ROCE(3y)2.96%
ROCE(5y)3.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.34%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.24%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.23%
OM growth 3Y-13.86%
OM growth 5Y-4.76%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-30.93%
GM growth 3Y-12.74%
GM growth 5Y-4.17%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF 2.38
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.53
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 145.36%
Current Ratio 0.03
Quick Ratio 0.03
Altman-Z 0.67
F-Score7
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)127.03%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-37.65%
EPS Q2Q%500%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.9%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.23%
Sales Q2Q%-4.19%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.94%
EBIT growth 3Y-19.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.55%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-11.04%
FCF growth 3Y-3.87%
FCF growth 5Y14.56%
OCF growth 1Y-11.04%
OCF growth 3Y-3.87%
OCF growth 5Y14.56%

BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST / BKT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to BKT.


What is the valuation status for BKT stock?

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


How profitable is BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST (BKT) stock?

BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST (BKT) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


How financially healthy is BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST?

The financial health rating of BLACKROCK INCOME TRUST (BKT) is 3 / 10.