BTX
BEARISH
$6.74
Live
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust · NYSE
$5.1
52W Range
$8.29
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$1.44B
P/E
56.17
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
N/A
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
9.35%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
88%
The Advanced Deterministic Scorecard reveals severe financial health concerns with a Piotroski F-Score of just 1/9, indicating weak fundamental strength. Despite a high dividend yield of 9.35%, the unsustainable 857.75% payout ratio and lack of profitability metrics (all margins at 0.00%) raise serious red flags. The stock trades at a steep valuation (P/E of 56.17) well above sector averages, with no supporting growth or cash flow data, while insider activity shows recent selling. Combined with negative long-term price performance and absence of analyst coverage, the risk-reward profile is unattractive.
Key Strengths
High dividend yield of 9.35% may attract income-focused investors
Market cap of $1.44B provides moderate size and potential liquidity
Recent short-term price stability with 1M gain of +1.2%
Part of BlackRock, a globally trusted asset manager, potentially offering structural support
Outperformed sector peers over 3Y with +26.4% return
Key Risks
Critically low Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 signals severe financial distress
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 857.75% threatens future distributions
Extremely high P/E ratio of 56.17 vs sector average of 30.89 with no growth visibility
Zero profitability across all margin metrics (Gross, Operating, Profit)
Insider selling activity in the last 6 months indicates lack of confidence
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$0.84
-87.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
22
Weak
15
20
35
10
30
AI Verdict
Highly risky with poor fundamentals and overvaluation
Key drivers: Low Piotroski F-Score, Extremely high P/E ratio, Unsustainable dividend payout, Zero profitability, Insider selling
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- P/E of 56.17 significantly above sector average of 30.89
- No Graham Number available; intrinsic value ($0.84) far below current price ($6.74)
- Lack of meaningful valuation benchmarks (P/B, PEG, EV/EBITDA missing)
Future
20/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- 3Y return of +26.4% shows some past resilience
Watchpoints
- No growth data available (Revenue, Earnings YoY or QoQ)
- No forward P/E or growth guidance
- No evidence of future earnings or revenue improvement
Past
35/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- 3Y return of +26.4% outperforms many peers
- 52-week low of $5.10 provides recent downside support
Watchpoints
- 5Y change of -44.5% indicates long-term underperformance
- 1Y return of -6.8% and 6M of -2.8% show recent weakness
- Technical trend score of 0/100 confirms bearish momentum
Health
10/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 indicates critical financial weakness
- All profitability margins at 0.00%
- No data on ROE, ROA, ROIC, Debt/Equity, or liquidity ratios
- Altman Z-Score unavailable, increasing uncertainty
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High current yield of 9.35% provides income appeal
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 857.75% is unsustainable
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 indicates weak underlying support
- No data on dividend growth or consistency
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$6.74
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for BTX and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust
Primary
|
-44.5% | +26.4% | -6.8% | -2.8% | +1.2% | -1.6% |
|
QQQX
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Peer
|
+52.1% | +57.4% | +43.7% | +12.2% | +7.7% | +3.9% |
|
ECAT
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
Peer
|
+39.1% | +62.9% | +21.6% | -0.3% | +7.1% | +0.2% |
|
BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
Peer
|
+18.2% | +67.5% | +17.2% | +12.0% | +2.5% | +0.1% |
|
HYT
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.
Peer
|
+16.7% | +32.6% | +0.7% | -4.6% | +5.2% | -0.7% |
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust
Primary
5Y
-44.5%
3Y
+26.4%
1Y
-6.8%
6M
-2.8%
1M
+1.2%
1W
-1.6%
QQQ
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Peer
5Y
+52.1%
3Y
+57.4%
1Y
+43.7%
6M
+12.2%
1M
+7.7%
1W
+3.9%
ECA
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
Peer
5Y
+39.1%
3Y
+62.9%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
-0.3%
1M
+7.1%
1W
+0.2%
BST
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
Peer
5Y
+18.2%
3Y
+67.5%
1Y
+17.2%
6M
+12.0%
1M
+2.5%
1W
+0.1%
HYT
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+16.7%
3Y
+32.6%
1Y
+0.7%
6M
-4.6%
1M
+5.2%
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
56.17
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
$1.44B
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 BTX against 820 companies in the Financial Services sector
(141 bullish, 351 neutral, 328 bearish)
P/E Ratio
56.17
This Stock
vs
36.01
Sector Avg
+56.0%
(Expensive)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and...
|
BEARISH | $1.44B | 56.17 | -% | -% | $6.74 | |
|
QQQX
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.44B | 7.88 | -% | -% | $29.56 | Compare |
|
ECAT
BlackRock ESG Capital...
|
BEARISH | $1.46B | 6.82 | -% | -% | $14.66 | Compare |
|
BST
BlackRock Science and...
|
BEARISH | $1.42B | 8.54 | -% | -% | $40.8 | Compare |
|
HYT
BlackRock Corporate High...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.4B | 9.46 | 9.5% | 97.8% | $8.61 | Compare |
BTX
BlackRock...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.4B
P/E
56.2
ROE
-%
Price
$6.74
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-19 | FAIRBAIRN ROBERT WILLIAM | Director | Sale | 21,936 | $143,027 |
FAIRBAIRN ROBERT WILLIAM
Director
2025-12-19
21,936 shares
·
$143,027
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Past News Coverage
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