BLE
BEARISH
$10.49
Live
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II · NYSE
$9.56
52W Range
$10.87
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$500.66M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-6.6%
Profit margin
-90.8%
Debt/Equity
0.69
Dividend yield
6.17%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals severe financial health concerns with a Piotroski F-Score of just 1/9, indicating weak fundamental strength. Despite a moderate Price/Book of 0.98 and a high dividend yield of 6.17%, the company suffers from a deeply negative profit margin (-90.77%) and an unsustainably high payout ratio of 264.17%. Revenue growth is positive at 7.30% YoY, but the lack of earnings visibility, negative ROE (-6.55%), and extremely weak liquidity (Current Ratio: 0.14) raise red flags. Technical trend is bearish (0/100), and insider sentiment is tepid, further undermining confidence.
Key Strengths
Moderate Price/Book ratio of 0.98 suggests possible value relative to book value
Revenue growth of 7.30% YoY indicates some top-line momentum
High dividend yield of 6.17% may attract income-focused investors
Operating margin of 88.29% and gross margin of 100.00% suggest efficient core operations (likely due to fee-based model typical in asset management)
Debt/Equity of 0.69 is below sector average of 1.65, indicating conservative leverage relative to peers
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 signals critical financial weakness and high risk of distress
Profit margin of -90.77% indicates severe bottom-line deterioration despite revenue growth
Payout ratio of 264.17% implies dividend is not sustainably covered by earnings
Current and Quick Ratios of 0.14 indicate near-term liquidity crisis and inability to meet short-term obligations
No Altman Z-Score available, but extremely weak profitability and liquidity suggest potential distress risk
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
39
Weak
55
48
40
18
35
AI Verdict
High-risk investment with unsustainable fundamentals and dividend policy
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, Negative profit margin and ROE, Unsustainable dividend payout ratio, Extremely low liquidity ratios, Bearish technical trend
Confidence
85%
Value
55/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book of 0.98 is below 1, suggesting possible undervaluation
- Price/Sales of 12.69 is high but typical for fee-based asset managers
Watchpoints
- P/E and Forward P/E are N/A due to negative or non-existent earnings
- No Graham Number or Intrinsic Value available limits valuation clarity
Future
48/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue growth of 7.30% YoY shows some forward momentum
Watchpoints
- No earnings growth data available
- Negative profitability trends undermine growth sustainability
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 6M return of +11.2% and 3Y return of +12.5% show recent price strength
Watchpoints
- 5Y change of -10.7% indicates long-term underperformance
- Bearish technical trend (0/100) suggests recent reversal to downside
Health
18/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Debt/Equity of 0.69 is below sector average
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 indicates severe financial distress
- Current and Quick Ratios of 0.14 signal imminent liquidity risk
- ROE of -6.55% and negative profit margin reflect poor financial health
Dividend
35/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 6.17% is attractive on surface
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 264.17% indicates dividend is not earnings-covered
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 suggests high risk of cut
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$10.49
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BLE and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLE
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II
Primary
|
-10.7% | +12.5% | +5.4% | +11.2% | +2.6% | -0.2% |
|
FTHY
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
Peer
|
+14.2% | +33.9% | +6.8% | +0.7% | +0.9% | -0.9% |
|
EIM
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund
Peer
|
-6.4% | +14.0% | +9.1% | +1.5% | +2.6% | -0.9% |
|
KRNY
Kearny Financial Corp.
Peer
|
-15.3% | +19.8% | +50.1% | +27.4% | +9.4% | +4.4% |
|
CIVB
Civista Bancshares, Inc.
Peer
|
+20.6% | +70.8% | +23.1% | +16.1% | +5.5% | -0.7% |
BLE
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II
Primary
5Y
-10.7%
3Y
+12.5%
1Y
+5.4%
6M
+11.2%
1M
+2.6%
1W
-0.2%
FTH
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
Peer
5Y
+14.2%
3Y
+33.9%
1Y
+6.8%
6M
+0.7%
1M
+0.9%
1W
-0.9%
EIM
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund
Peer
5Y
-6.4%
3Y
+14.0%
1Y
+9.1%
6M
+1.5%
1M
+2.6%
1W
-0.9%
KRN
Kearny Financial Corp.
Peer
5Y
-15.3%
3Y
+19.8%
1Y
+50.1%
6M
+27.4%
1M
+9.4%
1W
+4.4%
CIV
Civista Bancshares, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+20.6%
3Y
+70.8%
1Y
+23.1%
6M
+16.1%
1M
+5.5%
1W
-0.7%
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
N/A
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.98
P/S Ratio
12.69
EV/Revenue
21.39
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$500.66M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-90.77%
Operating Margin
88.29%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
-6.55%
ROA
2.48%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.3%
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
0.69
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.14
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.14
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.18
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing BLE against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-6.55%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
+794.4%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
-90.77%
This Stock
vs
91.62%
Sector Avg
-199.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.69
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-49.6%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
7.3%
This Stock
vs
35.27%
Sector Avg
-79.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.14
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-95.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BLE
BlackRock Municipal Income Trust II
|
BEARISH | $500.66M | - | -6.6% | -90.8% | $10.49 | |
|
FTHY
First Trust High Yield...
|
BEARISH | $501.95M | 13.25 | -% | -% | $13.65 | Compare |
|
EIM
Eaton Vance Municipal Bond Fund
|
NEUTRAL | $503.45M | - | -3.1% | -46.1% | $9.8 | Compare |
|
KRNY
Kearny Financial Corp.
|
NEUTRAL | $504.95M | 15.44 | 4.3% | 19.8% | $8.03 | Compare |
|
CIVB
Civista Bancshares, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $492.88M | 9.21 | 9.9% | 27.3% | $23.77 | Compare |
BLE
BlackRock...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$501M
P/E
-
ROE
-6.6%
Price
$10.49
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