BKT
BEARISH
$11.07
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BlackRock Income Trust, Inc. · NYSE
$10.85
52W Range
$12.11
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$358.55M
P/E
12.44
ROE
7.2%
Profit margin
135.2%
Debt/Equity
0.24
Dividend yield
9.54%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
68%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard shows a strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid financial health based on profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency metrics. However, the absence of an Altman Z-Score, extremely weak liquidity ratios (Current Ratio: 0.04), and a dangerously high payout ratio of 117.6% raise serious concerns about sustainability. Despite a compelling 9.54% dividend yield and a low P/E of 12.44 compared to sector average of 30.67, the negative revenue growth and technical bearishness (Technical Trend: 0/100) suggest underlying deterioration. The stock trades above the Graham Number ($15.43) but significantly above its growth-based intrinsic value ($6.23), implying overvaluation relative to fundamentals.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates robust accounting strength and profitability trends
Low P/E ratio of 12.44 compared to sector average of 30.67 suggests potential undervaluation on earnings basis
Attractive dividend yield of 9.54%, well above sector peers and market averages
Low debt/equity ratio of 0.24, indicating conservative capital structure
Profit margins are exceptionally high (Profit Margin: 135.20%, Gross Margin: 100.00%)
Key Risks
Extremely low liquidity with Current Ratio of 0.04 and Quick Ratio of 0.03, signaling near-term solvency risk
Dividend payout ratio of 117.6% exceeds earnings, making the dividend unsustainable without external funding
Technical Trend score of 0/100 indicates strong bearish momentum and negative price trajectory
Revenue declining YoY by -4.20%, contrasting sharply with sector average growth of 36.51%
Missing key financial data (EV, shares outstanding, cash/debt figures) limits transparency and increases investment risk
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$10.5
-5.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
50
Moderate
65
38
55
42
50
AI Verdict
Cautiously Neutral with Downside Risk
Key drivers: High dividend yield and low P/E provide support, Deteriorating fundamentals and poor technicals create headwinds, Liquidity crisis and dividend unsustainability are major red flags
Confidence
70%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 12.44 below sector average (30.67)
- Price/Book of 0.93 suggests asset-based margin of safety
Watchpoints
- Price ($11.07) above Graham Number ($15.43) — wait, this implies premium, but Graham Number is higher — correction: stock trades *below* Graham Number, which is positive
- Intrinsic Value (Growth-based) is only $6.23, meaning current price is nearly 77% above this metric
Future
38/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- No immediate earnings collapse data (though missing YoY earnings growth)
Watchpoints
- Revenue Growth (YoY) is -4.20%
- No Forward P/E or PEG available, limiting forward visibility
- Negative growth trajectory relative to high-growth sector
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 1Y return of +5.1% and 3Y return of +10.1% show some resilience
- 52-week high recently at $12.11, indicating prior strength
Watchpoints
- 5Y change of -9.0% underperforms both market and sector
- 6M change of -0.4% and bearish technical trend indicate recent weakness
Health
42/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 indicates strong profitability and leverage controls
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio of 0.04 and Quick Ratio of 0.03 indicate severe short-term liquidity risk
- No Altman Z-Score available — potential model exclusion due to financial structure or missing inputs
- ROA of only 1.93% despite high margins suggests asset inefficiency
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High dividend yield of 9.54% is attractive in current rate environment
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 117.6% is unsustainable long-term
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 indicates structural weakness
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$11.07
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BKT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKT
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.
Primary
|
-9.0% | +10.1% | +5.1% | -0.4% | +1.3% | +0.3% |
|
AEF
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.
Peer
|
+55.5% | +129.4% | +96.9% | +39.1% | +20.7% | +2.9% |
|
ISBA
Isabella Bank Corporation
Peer
|
+185.0% | +136.8% | +109.6% | +36.5% | +10.4% | +6.1% |
|
HIX
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.
Peer
|
+4.3% | +25.0% | +13.1% | +1.5% | +7.7% | -0.0% |
|
EDD
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.
Peer
|
+40.1% | +59.5% | +27.4% | +9.4% | +5.3% | -2.3% |
BKT
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-9.0%
3Y
+10.1%
1Y
+5.1%
6M
-0.4%
1M
+1.3%
1W
+0.3%
AEF
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+55.5%
3Y
+129.4%
1Y
+96.9%
6M
+39.1%
1M
+20.7%
1W
+2.9%
ISB
Isabella Bank Corporation
Peer
5Y
+185.0%
3Y
+136.8%
1Y
+109.6%
6M
+36.5%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+6.1%
HIX
Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc.
Peer
5Y
+4.3%
3Y
+25.0%
1Y
+13.1%
6M
+1.5%
1M
+7.7%
1W
-0.0%
EDD
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+40.1%
3Y
+59.5%
1Y
+27.4%
6M
+9.4%
1M
+5.3%
1W
-2.3%
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
12.44
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.93
P/S Ratio
24.61
EV/Revenue
N/A
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$358.55M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
135.2%
Operating Margin
83.59%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
7.22%
ROA
1.93%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-4.2%
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
0.24
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.04
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.03
Poor
Cash/Share
$N/A
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing BKT against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
P/E Ratio
12.44
This Stock
vs
36.01
Sector Avg
-65.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.22%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
-1084.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
135.2%
This Stock
vs
91.62%
Sector Avg
+47.6%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.24
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-82.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-4.2%
This Stock
vs
35.27%
Sector Avg
-111.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.04
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-98.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BKT
BlackRock Income Trust, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $358.55M | 12.44 | 7.2% | 135.2% | $11.07 | |
|
AEF
abrdn Emerging Markets...
|
BULLISH | $357.29M | 3.84 | 31.2% | 1474.2% | $8.8 | Compare |
|
ISBA
Isabella Bank Corporation
|
BULLISH | $356.97M | 19.02 | 8.6% | 23.9% | $48.7 | Compare |
|
HIX
Western Asset High Income...
|
NEUTRAL | $360.28M | 9.3 | 9.7% | 79.2% | $4.0 | Compare |
|
EDD
Morgan Stanley Emerging...
|
NEUTRAL | $360.31M | 5.27 | -% | -% | $5.59 | Compare |
BKT
BlackRock Income...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$359M
P/E
12.4
ROE
7.2%
Price
$11.07
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