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EATON VANCE T/M BUY-WRT INC (ETB) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE:ETB - US27828X1000

15.24 USD
+0.03 (+0.2%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to ETB. ETB was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While ETB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ETB does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ETB was profitable.
In the past year ETB had a positive cash flow from operations.
ETB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ETB had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
ETB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFETB 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 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.41%
ROE 9.64%
ROIC 0.26%
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)7.68%
ROE(3y)5.53%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)0.44%
ROIC(5y)0.46%
ETB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICETB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ETB has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ETB has declined.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ETB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.2%
PM (TTM) 662.06%
GM 31.03%
OM growth 3Y-1.04%
OM growth 5Y-11.74%
PM growth 3Y-4.11%
PM growth 5Y7.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.34%
GM growth 5Y-9.14%
ETB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsETB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 -500 1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ETB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ETB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
ETB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
ETB Yearly Shares OutstandingETB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
ETB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsETB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

ETB has an Altman-Z score of 28.01. This indicates that ETB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
ETB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 28.01
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ETB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFETB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

ETB has a Current Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that ETB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ETB has a Quick Ratio of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that ETB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
ETB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesETB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ETB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.23%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.09% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ETB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -5.35% in the last year.
ETB shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -4.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.23%
EPS 3Y-3.98%
EPS 5Y1.09%
EPS Q2Q%-80.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y0.85%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.5%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%

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.
ETB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesETB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ETB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.37.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ETB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.13), we can say ETB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.37
Fwd PE N/A
ETB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsETB 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 10.39
EV/EBITDA N/A
ETB Per share dataETB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.5
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.29%, ETB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ETB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.29%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of ETB grows each year by 7.93%, which is quite nice.
ETB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
ETB has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
ETB Yearly Dividends per shareETB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

58.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ETB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
ETB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP58%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ETB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendETB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M
ETB Dividend Payout.ETB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ETB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

EATON VANCE T/M BUY-WRT INC

NYSE:ETB (11/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

15.24

+0.03 (+0.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)08-25 2025-08-25
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25
Inst Owners26.27%
Inst Owner Change-4.4%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap447.60M
Revenue(TTM)6.51M
Net Income(TTM)43.10M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.22%
Short Ratio1.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.29%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.93%
DP58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.1058)
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 10.37
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 68.76
P/FCF 10.39
P/OCF 10.39
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.47
EY9.65%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.47
FCFY9.63%
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY9.63%
SpS0.22
BVpS15.25
TBVpS15.25
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)9.5
Graham Number22.46
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.41%
ROE 9.64%
ROCE 0.33%
ROIC 0.26%
ROICexc 0.26%
ROICexgc 0.26%
OM 23.2%
PM (TTM) 662.06%
GM 31.03%
FCFM 662.06%
ROA(3y)5.44%
ROA(5y)7.68%
ROE(3y)5.53%
ROE(5y)7.82%
ROIC(3y)0.44%
ROIC(5y)0.46%
ROICexc(3y)0.44%
ROICexc(5y)0.46%
ROICexgc(3y)0.44%
ROICexgc(5y)0.46%
ROCE(3y)0.56%
ROCE(5y)0.59%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.78%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-17.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.58%
OM growth 3Y-1.04%
OM growth 5Y-11.74%
PM growth 3Y-4.11%
PM growth 5Y7.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.34%
GM growth 5Y-9.14%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 100%
Current Ratio 0.65
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 28.01
F-Score3
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)-27.23%
EPS 3Y-3.98%
EPS 5Y1.09%
EPS Q2Q%-80.56%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y0.85%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.5%
Sales Q2Q%-1.52%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-30.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.2%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.72%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-18.09%
FCF growth 3Y-3.29%
FCF growth 5Y2.87%
OCF growth 1Y-18.09%
OCF growth 3Y-3.29%
OCF growth 5Y2.87%

EATON VANCE T/M BUY-WRT INC / ETB FAQ

What does ETB do?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company went IPO on 2005-04-27. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide current income and gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. The Fund's strategy consists of owning a portfolio of common stocks and selling covered call options (a buy-write strategy). The Fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in a diversified portfolio of common stocks that seeks to exceed the total return performance of the S&P 500. The Fund expects to sell index call options on a continuous basis on substantially the full value of its holdings of common stocks. The Fund invests primarily in common stocks of United States (U.S.) issuers. The Fund may invest up to 10% of its total assets in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts, Global Depositary Receipts and European Depositary Receipts. The Fund's investment adviser is Eaton Vance Management.


What is the stock price of EATON VANCE T/M BUY-WRT INC today?

The current stock price of ETB is 15.24 USD. The price increased by 0.2% in the last trading session.


How is the ChartMill rating for EATON VANCE T/M BUY-WRT INC?

ETB has a ChartMill Technical rating of 7 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.