NUVEEN VAR RT PREF & INC (NPFD) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NPFD - US67080R1023
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to NPFD. NPFD was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of NPFD have multiple concerns. NPFD does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NPFD was profitable.
- In the past year NPFD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years NPFD reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NPFD reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.70%) for NPFD is above the 3 year average (2.30%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.14% | ||
| ROE | 9.69% | ||
| ROIC | 2.7% |
1.3 Margins
- NPFD's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NPFD has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 48.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100% | ||
| GM | 51.06% |
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The number of shares outstanding for NPFD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- NPFD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.82, we must say that NPFD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NPFD has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.44. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NPFD would need 3.44 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- NPFD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.39. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.44 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
2.3 Liquidity
- NPFD has a Current Ratio of 0.00. This is a bad value and indicates that NPFD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.00 indicates that NPFD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NPFD have decreased strongly by -27.41% in the last year.
- NPFD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.90%.
- NPFD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 29.74% yearly.
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.
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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.84, the valuation of NPFD can be described as very reasonable.
- NPFD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- NPFD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.51%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, NPFD pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.51% |
5.2 History
- NPFD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- NPFD has decreased its dividend recently.
5.3 Sustainability
- NPFD pays out 104.26% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NYSE:NPFD (1/15/2026, 1:51:24 PM)
19.28
+0.09 (+0.47%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.51% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 9.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.96 | ||
| P/tB | 0.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.14% | ||
| ROE | 9.69% | ||
| ROCE | 3.56% | ||
| ROIC | 2.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.7% | ||
| OM | 48.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 100% | ||
| GM | 51.06% | ||
| FCFM | 117.02% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.44 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 117.02% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.82 |
NUVEEN VAR RT PREF & INC / NPFD FAQ
What does NPFD do?
Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company went IPO on 2021-12-16. Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund (the Fund) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of current income and total return. The Fund invests at least 80% of its Assets in variable rate preferred securities and other variable rate income producing securities. The Fund invests at least 50% of its Managed Assets in securities that are rated investment grade or are unrated but judged to be of comparable quality by the Fund’s sub-adviser. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in contingent capital securities or contingent convertible securities. The Fund may invest up to 15% of its Managed Assets in companies located in emerging market countries. The Fund will invest more than 25% of its Managed Assets in the securities of companies principally engaged in the financial services sector. The investment adviser of the Fund is Nuveen Fund Advisors, LLC.
What is the current price of NPFD stock?
The current stock price of NPFD is 19.28 USD. The price increased by 0.47% in the last trading session.
What is the ChartMill rating of NUVEEN VAR RT PREF & INC stock?
NPFD has a ChartMill Technical rating of 2 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.
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