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BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT (FRA) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE:FRA - US09255X1000

12.48 USD
-0.03 (-0.24%)
Last: 11/5/2025, 4:10:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

FRA gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. FRA may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. FRA has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year FRA was profitable.
In the past year FRA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years FRA 4 years were profitable.
FRA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
FRA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFFRA 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.01%
ROE 6.8%
ROIC 4.91%
ROA(3y)4.97%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)6.66%
ROE(5y)5.4%
ROIC(3y)4.99%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
FRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICFRA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of FRA has grown nicely.
FRA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of FRA has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 73.47%
PM (TTM) 61.22%
GM 74.96%
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y1.59%
PM growth 3Y-8.48%
PM growth 5Y16.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y1.26%
FRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsFRA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, FRA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, FRA has less shares outstanding
FRA has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
FRA Yearly Shares OutstandingFRA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
FRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsFRA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that FRA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
FRA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.38. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as FRA would need 2.38 years to pay back of all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that FRA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for FRA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 2.38
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
FRA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFFRA 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 500M

2.3 Liquidity

FRA has a Current Ratio of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that FRA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that FRA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
FRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesFRA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

FRA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -31.11%.
FRA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 22.65% yearly.
Looking at the last year, FRA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.51% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, FRA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-31.11%
EPS 3Y10.17%
EPS 5Y22.65%
EPS Q2Q%-37.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.51%
Revenue growth 3Y20.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%-21.43%

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.
FRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesFRA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 13.42, FRA is valued correctly.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. FRA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.42
Fwd PE N/A
FRA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsFRA 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 7.61
EV/EBITDA N/A
FRA Per share dataFRA 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)0.59
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

FRA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.73%, which is a nice return.
FRA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.73%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of FRA grows each year by 10.85%, which is quite nice.
FRA has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of FRA decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.85%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
FRA Yearly Dividends per shareFRA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

166.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by FRA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of FRA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP166.67%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
FRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendFRA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
FRA Dividend Payout.FRA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.FRA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT

NYSE:FRA (11/5/2025, 4:10:02 PM)

12.48

-0.03 (-0.24%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)09-03 2025-09-03
Earnings (Next)03-05 2026-03-05
Inst Owners26.18%
Inst Owner Change3.97%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap441.54M
Revenue(TTM)49.00M
Net Income(TTM)30.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %2.3%
Short Ratio7.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.73%
Yearly Dividend1.46
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.85%
DP166.67%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.12384)
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 13.42
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 9.01
P/FCF 7.61
P/OCF 7.61
P/B 1
P/tB 1
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY7.45%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY13.14%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY13.14%
SpS1.38
BVpS12.46
TBVpS12.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.59
Graham Number16.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.01%
ROE 6.8%
ROCE 6.26%
ROIC 4.91%
ROICexc 4.91%
ROICexgc 4.91%
OM 73.47%
PM (TTM) 61.22%
GM 74.96%
FCFM 118.37%
ROA(3y)4.97%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)6.66%
ROE(5y)5.4%
ROIC(3y)4.99%
ROIC(5y)4.07%
ROICexc(3y)5%
ROICexc(5y)4.08%
ROICexgc(3y)5%
ROICexgc(5y)4.08%
ROCE(3y)6.32%
ROCE(5y)5.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y27.44%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.12%
ROICexc growth 3Y27.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.13%
OM growth 3Y0.16%
OM growth 5Y1.59%
PM growth 3Y-8.48%
PM growth 5Y16.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.4%
GM growth 5Y1.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 2.38
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 4.46
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 193.33%
Current Ratio 0.51
Quick Ratio 0.51
Altman-Z 1.74
F-Score5
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)-31.11%
EPS 3Y10.17%
EPS 5Y22.65%
EPS Q2Q%-37.25%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.51%
Revenue growth 3Y20.3%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%-21.43%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.28%
EBIT growth 3Y20.49%
EBIT growth 5Y5.88%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.8%
FCF growth 3Y58.74%
FCF growth 5Y-6.64%
OCF growth 1Y-42.8%
OCF growth 3Y58.74%
OCF growth 5Y-6.64%

BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT / FRA FAQ

What does BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT do?

BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. The company went IPO on 2003-10-29. BlackRock Floating Rate Income Strategies Fund, Inc.(the Fund) is a closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide shareholders with high current income and such preservation of capital as is consistent with investment in a diversified, leveraged portfolio consisting primarily of floating rate debt securities and instruments. The company seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its managed assets in floating rate debt securities, including floating or variable rate debt securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever specified interest rate changes and/or which reset on predetermined dates. The company invests a substantial portion of its investments in floating rate debt securities consisting of secured or unsecured senior floating rate loans that are rated below investment grade or, if unrated, are considered by the investment advisor to be of comparable quality. The Fund's investment advisor is BlackRock Advisors, LLC.


Can you provide the latest stock price for BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT?

The current stock price of FRA is 12.48 USD. The price decreased by -0.24% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill rating of BLACKROCK FLTNG RT INC STRAT stock?

FRA has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.