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BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND (MVF) Stock Overview

USA - NYSE:MVF - US09253R1059

6.86 USD
-0.04 (-0.58%)
Last: 9/30/2025, 4:10:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall MVF gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated MVF against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. While MVF seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. MVF does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MVF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MVF had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MVF 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MVF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MVF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMVF 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 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

1.2 Ratios

Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.63%
ROE -1.7%
ROIC 1.73%
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)2.46%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)2.79%
ROIC(3y)2.03%
ROIC(5y)2.22%
MVF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMVF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2 4 6

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MVF has declined.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MVF has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 52.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.59%
OM growth 3Y-8.07%
OM growth 5Y-6.88%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.88%
GM growth 5Y-6.75%
MVF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMVF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, MVF has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MVF has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MVF has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MVF Yearly Shares OutstandingMVF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
MVF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMVF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

MVF has an Altman-Z score of 7.57. This indicates that MVF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MVF has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.27. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.27 years to pay back of all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that MVF is not too dependend on debt financing.
Although MVF does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. 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 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Altman-Z 7.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MVF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMVF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.04 indicates that MVF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.04 indicates that MVF may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
MVF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMVF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 5M 10M 15M 20M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MVF have decreased strongly by -46.49% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.62% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -7.54% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-46.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%279.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.54%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%

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.
MVF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMVF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 10M 20M 30M 40M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MVF.
MVF is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.18
Fwd PE N/A
MVF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMVF 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 4.23
EV/EBITDA N/A
MVF Per share dataMVF 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. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MVF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.74%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, MVF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.74%

5.2 History

MVF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MVF has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MVF Yearly Dividends per shareMVF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of MVF are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MVF will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-162.72%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
MVF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMVF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20M 40M 60M 80M

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BLACKROCK MUNIVEST FUND

NYSE:MVF (9/30/2025, 4:10:03 PM)

6.86

-0.04 (-0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners44.61%
Inst Owner Change-9.77%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap393.35M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.07%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.74%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-162.72%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.036)
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 31.18
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 12.12
P/FCF 4.23
P/OCF 4.23
P/B 0.52
P/tB 0.52
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.22
EY3.21%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.62
FCFY23.64%
OCF(TTM)1.62
OCFY23.64%
SpS0.57
BVpS13.07
TBVpS13.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.63%
ROE -1.7%
ROCE 2.19%
ROIC 1.73%
ROICexc 1.73%
ROICexgc 1.73%
OM 52.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.59%
FCFM 286.53%
ROA(3y)1.74%
ROA(5y)2.46%
ROE(3y)2%
ROE(5y)2.79%
ROIC(3y)2.03%
ROIC(5y)2.22%
ROICexc(3y)2.03%
ROICexc(5y)2.22%
ROICexgc(3y)2.03%
ROICexgc(5y)2.22%
ROCE(3y)2.57%
ROCE(5y)2.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-9.16%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-9.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.07%
OM growth 3Y-8.07%
OM growth 5Y-6.88%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-7.88%
GM growth 5Y-6.75%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.27
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.53
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.04
Quick Ratio 0.04
Altman-Z 7.57
F-Score4
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)-46.49%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%279.6%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.62%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.54%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.04%
EBIT growth 5Y-13.9%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y414.27%
FCF growth 3Y24.42%
FCF growth 5Y12.64%
OCF growth 1Y414.27%
OCF growth 3Y24.42%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%