BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR (BST) Stock Overview
USA - NYSE:BST - US09258G1040
41.59 USD
+0.21 (+0.51%)
41.6 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Overall BST gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated BST against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While BST seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. BST does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BST had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BST had a positive cash flow from operations.
BST had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years BST reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BST has declined.
BST does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BST has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BST has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
BST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BST has an Altman-Z score of 32.74. This indicates that BST is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
BST has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 32.74 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.06 indicates that BST should not have too much problems paying 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.06 |
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.
BST shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 35.96%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.06% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.77, the valuation of BST can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, BST is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BST has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, BST pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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
41.59
+0.21 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.96
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.74%
DP62.65%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 276.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 1.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)4.74
EY11.4%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)3
FCFY7.2%
OCF(TTM)3
OCFY7.2%
SpS0.15
BVpS40.67
TBVpS40.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number65.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 32.74 |
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%
BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR / BST FAQ
What does BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR do?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company went IPO on 2014-10-29. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (the Trust) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to provide income and total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. The Trust seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, approximately 80% of its total assets in equity securities of the United States (U.S.) and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range. The company seeks to pursues this goal primarily by investing in a portfolio of equity securities and also by employing a strategy of writing (selling) call and put options. The Trust invests in various industries, including software, semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, information technology (IT) services, financial services, broadline retail, entertainment, and diversified consumer services. The Trust's investment manager is BlackRock Advisors, LLC.
Can you provide the latest stock price for BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR?
The current stock price of BST is 41.59 USD. The price increased by 0.51% in the last trading session.
How is the ChartMill rating for BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECH TR?
BST has a ChartMill Technical rating of 6 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.