BCAT
BEARISH
$14.67
Live
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust · NYSE
$12.91
52W Range
$15.91
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$1.54B
P/E
9.72
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
N/A
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
21.33%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals severe financial health concerns with a Piotroski F-Score of just 1/9, indicating weak fundamental strength. Despite a current price of $14.67 and a seemingly low P/E of 9.72, the complete lack of profitability across all margin metrics, an unsustainable 226.7% dividend payout ratio, and missing key financial data raise serious red flags. The stock's technical trend is deeply bearish, and insider sentiment is weak, further undermining confidence. While the 21.33% dividend yield appears attractive, it is not supported by earnings or cash flow, making it highly vulnerable to cuts.
Key Strengths
Attractive dividend yield of 21.33% offers high income potential if sustainable
P/E ratio of 9.72 is significantly below sector average of 29.46, suggesting potential valuation discount
Strong 3-year total return performance of +62.6%, indicating past investor demand
Market cap of $1.54B provides moderate size and potential liquidity
Price is below 52-week high of $15.91, offering some downside cushion if fundamentals stabilize
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 indicates critically weak financial health and high risk of deterioration
Dividend payout ratio of 226.7% is unsustainable and likely to be cut or eliminated
Profit margins at 0.00% across the board suggest no core profitability
Missing Altman Z-Score and key balance sheet metrics (Debt/Equity, Cash, ROE) obscure financial stability and increase risk of distress
Technical trend score of 0/100 indicates strong bearish momentum and loss of market confidence
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$10.57
-27.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
35
Weak
55
20
60
10
30
AI Verdict
High-risk, fundamentally weak investment with unsustainable yield
Key drivers: Critically low Piotroski F-Score, Unsustainable dividend payout, Absence of profitability, Bearish technical trend, Lack of analyst coverage
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Low P/E ratio of 9.72 vs sector avg of 29.46
- Current price near 52-week low
Watchpoints
- No Graham Number available
- Intrinsic value ($10.57) is 28% below current price
- Valuation unsupported by margins or cash flow
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No growth data available (Revenue, Earnings YoY or QoQ)
- No Forward P/E or PEG ratio
- No analyst target prices or forecasts
Past
60/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 3Y return of +62.6% shows historical strength
- 1Y return of +16.7% outperforms many peers
Watchpoints
- Recent technical deterioration (score 0/100)
- Price down from 52-week high
Health
10/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 indicates severe financial weakness
- All profitability margins at 0.00%
- No Altman Z-Score, ROE, ROA, or debt metrics available
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High yield of 21.33%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 226.7% is unsustainable
- No earnings or cash flow to support dividend
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 indicates high risk
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$14.67
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BCAT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BCAT
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust
Primary
|
+28.2% | +62.6% | +16.7% | +9.3% | +5.2% | +0.9% |
|
LKFN
Lakeland Financial Corporation
Peer
|
+0.6% | +19.5% | +14.1% | -1.8% | +6.0% | -1.8% |
|
QCRH
QCR Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+95.7% | +122.9% | +37.9% | +27.3% | +8.2% | -0.2% |
|
GAM
General American Investors Company, Inc.
Peer
|
+123.8% | +120.1% | +44.7% | +14.9% | +8.4% | +2.0% |
|
DCOM
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
Peer
|
+29.1% | +80.4% | +42.2% | +14.2% | +7.7% | +4.0% |
BCA
BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust
Primary
5Y
+28.2%
3Y
+62.6%
1Y
+16.7%
6M
+9.3%
1M
+5.2%
1W
+0.9%
LKF
Lakeland Financial Corporation
Peer
5Y
+0.6%
3Y
+19.5%
1Y
+14.1%
6M
-1.8%
1M
+6.0%
1W
-1.8%
QCR
QCR Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.7%
3Y
+122.9%
1Y
+37.9%
6M
+27.3%
1M
+8.2%
1W
-0.2%
GAM
General American Investors Company, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+123.8%
3Y
+120.1%
1Y
+44.7%
6M
+14.9%
1M
+8.4%
1W
+2.0%
DCO
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+29.1%
3Y
+80.4%
1Y
+42.2%
6M
+14.2%
1M
+7.7%
1W
+4.0%
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
9.72
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
N/A
P/S Ratio
N/A
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$1.54B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
N/A
Gross Margin
N/A
ROE
N/A
ROA
N/A
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
N/A
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Quick Ratio
N/A
Cash/Share
$N/A
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing BCAT against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
P/E Ratio
9.72
This Stock
vs
36.01
Sector Avg
-73.0%
(Discount)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BCAT
BlackRock Capital...
|
BEARISH | $1.54B | 9.72 | -% | -% | $14.67 | |
|
LKFN
Lakeland Financial Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $1.56B | 14.89 | 14.3% | 40.2% | $59.69 | Compare |
|
QCRH
QCR Holdings, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $1.51B | 12.07 | 12.1% | 36.2% | $90.43 | Compare |
|
GAM
General American Investors...
|
BULLISH | $1.56B | 4.47 | 20.6% | 1398.1% | $65.1 | Compare |
|
DCOM
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.51B | 14.58 | 7.7% | 27.0% | $34.41 | Compare |
BCAT
BlackRock...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
9.7
ROE
-%
Price
$14.67
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