VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME (NCZ) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NCZ - US92838U8018
14.15 USD
+0.04 (+0.28%)
NCZ gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of NCZ have multiple concerns. NCZ does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NCZ was profitable.
- NCZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years NCZ 4 years were profitable.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NCZ reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.44%) for NCZ is above the 3 year average (4.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.34% | ||
| ROE | 11.87% | ||
| ROIC | 9.44% |
ROA(3y)-1.14%
ROA(5y)3.1%
ROE(3y)-1.95%
ROE(5y)2.71%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NCZ has declined.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NCZ has grown nicely.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NCZ has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 289.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 255.68% | ||
| GM | 72.56% |
OM growth 3Y51.39%
OM growth 5Y27.47%
PM growth 3Y-10.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.56%
GM growth 5Y-3.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- NCZ has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NCZ has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- NCZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.59 indicates that NCZ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NCZ is 0.92, which is an excellent value as it means it would take NCZ, only 0.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that NCZ is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for NCZ, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- NCZ has a Current Ratio of 0.44. This is a bad value and indicates that NCZ is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.44 indicates that NCZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- NCZ shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 357.69%, which is quite impressive.
- NCZ shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -25.59% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.72% in the past year.
- The Revenue for NCZ have been decreasing by -16.40% on average. This is quite bad
EPS 1Y (TTM)357.69%
EPS 3Y-25.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%
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
- NCZ is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.95.
- NCZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| 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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.08%, NCZ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- NCZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.08% |
5.2 History
- NCZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- NCZ pays out 73.33% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP73.33%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:NCZ (1/16/2026, 10:17:29 AM)
14.15
+0.04 (+0.28%)
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 Owners37.51%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap269.27M
Revenue(TTM)17.60M
Net Income(TTM)45.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.17%
Short Ratio0.64
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.08% |
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP73.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-12 2026-02-12 (0.12)
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 | 5.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 15.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.71 | ||
| P/tB | 0.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY16.82%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY18.94%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY18.94%
SpS0.92
BVpS19.92
TBVpS19.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.34% | ||
| ROE | 11.87% | ||
| ROCE | 12.72% | ||
| ROIC | 9.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.44% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.44% | ||
| OM | 289.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 255.68% | ||
| GM | 72.56% | ||
| FCFM | 289.77% |
ROA(3y)-1.14%
ROA(5y)3.1%
ROE(3y)-1.95%
ROE(5y)2.71%
ROIC(3y)4.66%
ROIC(5y)4.27%
ROICexc(3y)4.68%
ROICexc(5y)4.45%
ROICexgc(3y)4.68%
ROICexgc(5y)4.45%
ROCE(3y)6.51%
ROCE(5y)5.77%
ROICexgc growth 3Y44.9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y44.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.87%
OM growth 3Y51.39%
OM growth 5Y27.47%
PM growth 3Y-10.74%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.56%
GM growth 5Y-3.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 113.33% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.59 |
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)357.69%
EPS 3Y-25.59%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-6.98%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.72%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.58%
Revenue growth 5Y-16.4%
Sales Q2Q%-3.47%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y103.18%
EBIT growth 3Y26.28%
EBIT growth 5Y6.56%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y289.61%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y289.61%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME / NCZ FAQ
What does NCZ do?
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The company went IPO on 2003-07-29. Virtus Convertible & Income Fund II (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide total return through a combination of capital appreciation and high current income. The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of domestic convertible securities and high-yield bonds. The Fund seeks to invest at least 50% of its total assets in convertible securities, but determines its allocation based on changes in equity prices, changes in interest rates, and other economic and market factors. The Fund's investment advisor is Virtus Investment Advisers, LLC.
What is the current price of NCZ stock?
The current stock price of NCZ is 14.15 USD. The price increased by 0.28% in the last trading session.
What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of NCZ stock?
NCZ has a ChartMill Technical rating of 6 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.