BME
BEARISH
$42.19
Live
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust · NYSE
$34.18
52W Range
$42.51
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
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
65%
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% |
|
NRIM
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
Peer
|
+178.5% | +143.9% | +43.0% | +15.8% | +7.8% | +2.8% |
|
CARE
Carter Bankshares, Inc.
Peer
|
+81.6% | +83.5% | +59.6% | +28.7% | +20.2% | +0.3% |
|
ACIC
American Coastal Insurance Corporation
Peer
|
+65.7% | +399.5% | +1.6% | +9.0% | +2.3% | -2.8% |
|
DPG
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc.
Peer
|
+58.6% | +45.6% | +29.1% | +14.2% | +2.2% | +0.6% |
BME
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust
Primary
5Y
+19.4%
3Y
+22.4%
1Y
+13.7%
6M
+20.6%
1M
+2.5%
1W
+1.8%
NRI
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+178.5%
3Y
+143.9%
1Y
+43.0%
6M
+15.8%
1M
+7.8%
1W
+2.8%
CAR
Carter Bankshares, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+81.6%
3Y
+83.5%
1Y
+59.6%
6M
+28.7%
1M
+20.2%
1W
+0.3%
ACI
American Coastal Insurance Corporation
Peer
5Y
+65.7%
3Y
+399.5%
1Y
+1.6%
6M
+9.0%
1M
+2.3%
1W
-2.8%
DPG
Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc.
Peer
5Y
+58.6%
3Y
+45.6%
1Y
+29.1%
6M
+14.2%
1M
+2.2%
1W
+0.6%
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 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-4.63%
This Stock
vs
-0.73%
Sector Avg
+532.4%
(Excellent)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
1.36
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-2.4%
This Stock
vs
35.27%
Sector Avg
-106.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.09
This Stock
vs
3.18
Sector Avg
-97.3%
(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 | |
|
NRIM
Northrim BanCorp, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $542.8M | 8.55 | 21.8% | 30.9% | $24.53 | Compare |
|
CARE
Carter Bankshares, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $540.15M | 17.66 | 7.8% | 20.0% | $24.37 | Compare |
|
ACIC
American Coastal Insurance...
|
BEARISH | $551.54M | 6.54 | 38.6% | 31.9% | $11.31 | Compare |
|
DPG
Duff & Phelps Utility and...
|
NEUTRAL | $537.12M | 6.4 | -% | -% | $14.72 | Compare |
BME
BlackRock Health...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$545M
P/E
-
ROE
-4.6%
Price
$42.19
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