AVK
BEARISH
$12.76
Live
Advent Convertible and Income Fund · NYSE
$9.75
52W Range
$13.1
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$563.34M
P/E
4.73
ROE
21.1%
Profit margin
286.0%
Debt/Equity
0.59
Dividend yield
11.05%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
68%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9, indicating stable but not strong financial health, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full bankruptcy risk assessment. Despite a low P/E of 4.73 and a Price/Book of 0.95 suggesting apparent value, the negative Forward P/E of -425.33 signals severe earnings deterioration. Exceptionally high reported margins (Gross Margin 100%, Profit Margin 286%) appear mechanically distorted, likely due to the fund's structure, and are not economically sustainable. The technical trend is deeply bearish (10/100), and insider sentiment is weak (40/100), further undermining confidence despite a high dividend yield.
Key Strengths
Low P/E ratio of 4.73 suggests potential undervaluation relative to earnings
Price/Book ratio of 0.95 indicates shares trade near book value
High dividend yield of 11.05% offers attractive income potential
Payout ratio of 52.28% is sustainable relative to earnings
Strong year-over-year earnings growth of 176.10% (though likely distorted)
Key Risks
Extremely low Current Ratio (0.07) and Quick Ratio (0.06) indicate severe short-term liquidity risk
Negative Forward P/E of -425.33 implies earnings are collapsing or turning negative
Piotroski F-Score of 5 is only marginally above weak threshold, signaling moderate financial risk
Missing Altman Z-Score prevents proper distress risk evaluation, a critical gap
Technical trend score of 10/100 reflects strong bearish momentum
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$28.52
+123.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
65
25
55
30
80
AI Verdict
Bearish due to liquidity risks, negative forward earnings, and weak technicals despite income appeal
Key drivers: Negative Forward P/E, Extremely low liquidity ratios, High dividend yield, Low Piotroski F-Score, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
70%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 4.73 is well below sector average of 21.15
- Price/Book of 0.95 suggests asset backing
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E of -425.33 invalidates traditional value interpretation
- Price/Sales of 13.58 is extremely high, inconsistent with value
Future
25/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue Growth (YoY) of 8.10% is positive
Watchpoints
- Forward P/E of -425.33 indicates earnings collapse
- No analyst coverage or target prices available
- Q/Q Earnings Growth of 176.10% is likely unsustainable
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +17.8% and 3Y return of +52.3% show historical appreciation
Watchpoints
- 52-week high of $13.10 is only slightly above current price, indicating stagnation
- Technical trend of 10/100 shows recent underperformance
Health
30/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates basic financial stability
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio of 0.07 and Quick Ratio of 0.06 signal near-term insolvency risk
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress assessment
- ROA of 2.26% is very low despite high ROE
Dividend
80/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend Yield of 11.05% is very high
- Payout Ratio of 52.28% is sustainable
- Dividend Strength score of 70/100 supports reliability
Watchpoints
- No 5-year average yield to assess consistency
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$12.76
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for AVK and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AVK
Advent Convertible and Income Fund
Primary
|
+43.6% | +52.3% | +17.8% | +9.9% | +1.6% | +0.3% |
|
ETJ
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund
Peer
|
+20.2% | +41.3% | +10.3% | -1.5% | +3.2% | -1.2% |
|
PFIS
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
Peer
|
+66.9% | +54.0% | +41.2% | +28.3% | +9.4% | -2.6% |
|
NFBK
Northfield Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
|
+6.1% | +42.5% | +49.0% | +27.1% | +1.0% | -1.7% |
|
GUT
The Gabelli Utility Trust
Peer
|
+44.3% | +24.3% | +29.5% | +8.5% | +6.1% | +2.5% |
AVK
Advent Convertible and Income Fund
Primary
5Y
+43.6%
3Y
+52.3%
1Y
+17.8%
6M
+9.9%
1M
+1.6%
1W
+0.3%
ETJ
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund
Peer
5Y
+20.2%
3Y
+41.3%
1Y
+10.3%
6M
-1.5%
1M
+3.2%
1W
-1.2%
PFI
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
Peer
5Y
+66.9%
3Y
+54.0%
1Y
+41.2%
6M
+28.3%
1M
+9.4%
1W
-2.6%
NFB
Northfield Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+6.1%
3Y
+42.5%
1Y
+49.0%
6M
+27.1%
1M
+1.0%
1W
-1.7%
GUT
The Gabelli Utility Trust
Peer
5Y
+44.3%
3Y
+24.3%
1Y
+29.5%
6M
+8.5%
1M
+6.1%
1W
+2.5%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
4.73
Forward P/E
-425.33
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.95
P/S Ratio
13.58
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$563.34M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
286.02%
Operating Margin
78.53%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
21.08%
ROA
2.26%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+8.1%
Earnings Growth
+176.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+176.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.59
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.07
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.06
Poor
Cash/Share
$N/A
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing AVK against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
P/E Ratio
4.73
This Stock
vs
36.01
Sector Avg
-86.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
21.08%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
-2977.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
286.02%
This Stock
vs
91.62%
Sector Avg
+212.2%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.59
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-56.4%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
8.1%
This Stock
vs
35.27%
Sector Avg
-77.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.07
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-98.0%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AVK
Advent Convertible and Income Fund
|
BEARISH | $563.34M | 4.73 | 21.1% | 286.0% | $12.76 | |
|
ETJ
Eaton Vance Risk-Managed...
|
BEARISH | $564.66M | 11.34 | -% | -% | $8.39 | Compare |
|
PFIS
Peoples Financial Services Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $567.62M | 9.65 | 12.0% | 31.6% | $56.73 | Compare |
|
NFBK
Northfield Bancorp, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $568.83M | 681.0 | 0.1% | 0.5% | $13.62 | Compare |
|
GUT
The Gabelli Utility Trust
|
NEUTRAL | $556.41M | 11.5 | 15.0% | 421.4% | $6.21 | Compare |
AVK
Advent...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$563M
P/E
4.7
ROE
21.1%
Price
$12.76
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