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VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME (NCZ) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE:NCZ - US92838U8018

13.28 USD
-0.21 (-1.56%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:09:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to NCZ. NCZ was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. NCZ has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. NCZ is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NCZ was profitable.
In the past year NCZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
NCZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NCZ reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
NCZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNCZ 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M

1.2 Ratios

The 3 year average ROIC (4.66%) for NCZ is below the current ROIC(9.44%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
NCZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNCZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

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 RankSector 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%
NCZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNCZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200

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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.
The debt/assets ratio for NCZ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NCZ Yearly Shares OutstandingNCZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
NCZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNCZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

NCZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that NCZ is in the grey zone with still 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 0.92
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NCZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNCZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.44
Quick Ratio 0.44
NCZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNCZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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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.
The earnings per share for NCZ have been decreasing by -25.59% on average. This is quite bad
NCZ shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.72%.
Measured over the past years, NCZ shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -16.40% on average per year.
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.
NCZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNCZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.58, the valuation of NCZ can be described as very cheap.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.07. NCZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE N/A
NCZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNCZ 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 4.96
EV/EBITDA N/A
NCZ Per share dataNCZ 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)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.01%, 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 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.01%

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
NCZ Yearly Dividends per shareNCZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

73.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NCZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP73.33%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
NCZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNCZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
NCZ Dividend Payout.NCZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NCZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME

NYSE:NCZ (11/20/2025, 8:09:17 PM)

13.28

-0.21 (-1.56%)

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 Owners35.52%
Inst Owner Change-96.17%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change1.04%
Market Cap252.72M
Revenue(TTM)17.60M
Net Income(TTM)45.00M
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.19%
Short Ratio0.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.01%
Yearly Dividend0.69
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP73.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (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 RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 14.36
P/FCF 4.96
P/OCF 4.96
P/B 0.67
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY17.92%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)2.68
FCFY20.18%
OCF(TTM)2.68
OCFY20.18%
SpS0.92
BVpS19.92
TBVpS19.92
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number32.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.46
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, Inc.


What is the stock price of VIRTUS CONVERTIBLE & INCOME today?

The current stock price of NCZ is 13.28 USD. The price decreased by -1.56% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill technical and fundamental rating of NCZ stock?

NCZ has a ChartMill Technical rating of 1 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.