BME BlackRock Health Sciences Trust - Fundamental Analysis
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BME Stock | Fundamental Analysis & Investment Insights
NYSE
Financial Services
Asset Management
Current Price
Live
$42.19
52W High
$42.51
52W Low
$34.18
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$545.27M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-4.6%
Profit margin
N/A
Debt/Equity
0.0
Dividend yield
7.43%
AI Analysis
Powered by advanced machine learning algorithms
Confidence Score
65%
Analysis Accuracy
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 high dividend yield of 7.43%, the unsustainable 162.83% payout ratio raises concerns about dividend continuity. Profitability metrics show mixed signals with a 100% gross margin but zero profit margin and negative ROE of -4.63%, suggesting underlying operational inefficiencies. The technical trend score of 10/100 indicates strong bearish momentum, further weakening the investment case.
Key Strengths
High dividend yield of 7.43% offers attractive income potential
Zero debt with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 enhances financial flexibility
100% gross margin reflects strong pricing power or low cost of goods sold
Operating margin of 24.48% is robust relative to peers
Recent price performance shows strong short-term momentum with +20.6% over 6 months
Key Risks
Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates only moderate financial strength, limiting downside protection
Extremely low current and quick ratios (0.09) signal severe liquidity risk
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 162.83% threatens future distributions
Negative ROE (-4.63%) reflects poor return on shareholder equity
Technical trend score of 10/100 suggests strong bearish price momentum near term
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
46
Moderate
35
40
55
48
50
AI Verdict
Caution advised due to liquidity and profitability concerns
Key drivers: Low liquidity ratios, Unsustainable dividend payout, Negative ROE, Strong operating margin, Zero leverage
Confidence
68%
Value
35/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book of 1.07 suggests near-book valuation
Watchpoints
- Price/Sales of 73.00 is extremely high, indicating overvaluation
- No Graham Number available for defensive valuation benchmark
Future
40/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Revenue decline is minimal at -2.40% YoY
Watchpoints
- Negative earnings growth trend
- No forward P/E or growth estimates available
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 5Y return of +19.4% outperforms many peers
- 1Y return of +13.7% shows recent resilience
Watchpoints
- Lack of historical averages (50D/200D) limits trend analysis
Health
48/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates stable financial condition
- Debt/Equity of 0.00 eliminates solvency risk from leverage
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio of 0.09 indicates near-term liquidity crisis
- No Altman Z-Score available for distress prediction
Dividend
50/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Dividend yield of 7.43% is attractive in current rate environment
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 162.83% is unsustainable long-term
- Dividend Strength score of 40/100 indicates weak reliability
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$42.19
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BME and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BME
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
Primary
|
+19.4% | +22.4% | +13.7% | +20.6% | +2.5% | +1.8% |
|
ALTI
AlTi Global, Inc.
Peer
|
-62.4% | -70.0% | +20.8% | -4.2% | -14.5% | -11.6% |
|
ACIC
American Coastal Insurance Corporation
Peer
|
+65.7% | +399.5% | +1.6% | +9.0% | +2.3% | -2.8% |
|
BGY
BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust
Peer
|
+46.6% | +41.8% | +18.4% | +7.6% | +3.0% | +0.6% |
|
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
Peer
|
+14.4% | +38.0% | +30.5% | +14.0% | -7.1% | -2.9% |
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
1.07
P/S Ratio
73.0
EV/Revenue
73.19
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$545.27M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
24.48%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
-4.63%
ROA
0.11%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-2.4%
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
0.0
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.09
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.09
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.0
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing BME against 208 companies in the Financial Services sector
(5 bullish, 111 neutral, 92 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-4.63%
This Stock
vs
-7.62%
Sector Avg
-39.2%
(Below Avg)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
1.48
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-2.4%
This Stock
vs
28.35%
Sector Avg
-108.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.09
This Stock
vs
3.81
Sector Avg
-97.7%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BME
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
|
BEARISH | $545.27M | - | -4.6% | -% | $42.19 | |
|
ALTI
AlTi Global, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $540.12M | - | -25.5% | -70.7% | $3.66 | |
|
ACIC
American Coastal Insurance...
|
BEARISH | $551.54M | 6.54 | 38.6% | 31.9% | $11.31 | |
|
BGY
BlackRock Enhanced...
|
BEARISH | $554.84M | 45.92 | 7.0% | 283.6% | $5.97 | |
|
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $534.14M | 12.26 | 10.6% | 27.8% | $32.48 |
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