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BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR (BST) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:BST - US09258G1040

41.38 USD
-0.29 (-0.7%)
Last: 10/22/2025, 6:30:00 PM
41.52 USD
+0.14 (+0.34%)
After Hours: 10/15/2025, 8:16:48 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. BST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. BST 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

In the past year BST was profitable.
BST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BST reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.54%
ROE 11.76%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-8.09%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-8.04%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
BST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

BST's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for BST so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3180.08%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
BST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10K -10K 20K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, BST has more shares outstanding
BST has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BST has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BST Yearly Shares OutstandingBST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
BST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 32.80 indicates that BST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
There is no outstanding debt for BST. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 32.8
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

BST has a Current Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BST has a Quick Ratio of 1.06. This is a normal value and indicates that BST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
BST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BST have decreased strongly by -38.20% in the last year.
BST shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.82% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 35.96% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
BST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.06% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.2%
EPS 3Y22.37%
EPS 5Y-3.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.06%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%

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.
BST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.73, the valuation of BST can be described as reasonable.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BST to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.57), we can say BST is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.73
Fwd PE N/A
BST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBST 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 13.81
EV/EBITDA N/A
BST Per share dataBST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

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

BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.65%, which is a nice return.
BST's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of BST decreases each year by -1.74%.
BST has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BST has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.74%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
BST Yearly Dividends per shareBST Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

BST pays out 62.65% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of BST has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP62.65%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
BST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBST Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M
BST Dividend Payout.BST Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BST Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR

NYSE:BST (10/22/2025, 6:30:00 PM)

After market: 41.52 +0.14 (+0.34%)

41.38

-0.29 (-0.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)09-04 2025-09-04
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05
Inst Owners19.96%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)5.22M
Net Income(TTM)166.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.08%
Short Ratio0.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.65%
Yearly Dividend2.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.74%
DP62.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.25)
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 8.73
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 275.23
P/FCF 13.81
P/OCF 13.81
P/B 1.02
P/tB 1.02
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)4.74
EY11.45%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY7.24%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY7.24%
SpS0.15
BVpS40.67
TBVpS40.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number65.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.54%
ROE 11.76%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 3180.08%
GM N/A
FCFM 1992.34%
ROA(3y)-8.09%
ROA(5y)4.63%
ROE(3y)-8.04%
ROE(5y)4.83%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y17.43%
PM growth 5Y-3.35%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 62.65%
Current Ratio 1.06
Quick Ratio 1.06
Altman-Z 32.8
F-Score6
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)-38.2%
EPS 3Y22.37%
EPS 5Y-3.82%
EPS Q2Q%-54.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.96%
Revenue growth 3Y7.3%
Revenue growth 5Y8.06%
Sales Q2Q%58.96%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.33%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y316%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.67%
OCF growth 1Y316%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y6.67%