ECAT
BEARISH
$14.66
Live
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust · NYSE
$13.36
52W Range
$17.14
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$1.46B
P/E
6.82
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
N/A
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
22.37%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
ECAT exhibits severe fundamental weakness, highlighted by a critical Piotroski F-Score of 1/9, indicating poor financial health. While the current price of $14.66 is near the growth-based intrinsic value of $15.05, the asset is characterized by an unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 164.52% and a bearish technical trend. Heavy insider selling totaling over $40 million further signals a lack of confidence from major stakeholders. The combination of a 'dividend trap' profile and deteriorating health metrics outweighs the low P/E ratio.
Key Strengths
Low P/E ratio of 6.82 relative to sector average
Current price is trading slightly below intrinsic value estimate ($15.05)
Strong long-term price appreciation (3Y change of +62.9%)
Significant dividend yield for income-focused investors
Market capitalization provides some scale at $1.46B
Key Risks
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (164.52%) suggesting capital erosion
Critical financial health score (Piotroski 1/9)
Aggressive insider selling ($40.23M in last 6 months)
Bearish technical trend (0/100 score)
Lack of operational growth metrics and 0% profit margins
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$14.2
-3.1% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
55
20
65
11
15
AI Verdict
High Risk / Dividend Trap
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score 1/9, Payout Ratio > 100%, Heavy Insider Selling, Bearish Technicals
Confidence
90%
Value
55/100
P/E of 6.82 is low, but intrinsic value of $15.05 provides little margin of safety.
Positives
- Low P/E ratio
- Price near intrinsic value
Watchpoints
- Lack of Graham Number for defensive baseline
- Value is offset by poor earnings quality
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are N/A, and the payout ratio suggests future dividend cuts.
Positives
- Recent 1-month price bounce (+7.1%)
Watchpoints
- No evidence of revenue or earnings growth
- Unsustainable distribution model
Past
65/100
Historical price performance has been strong, but fundamentals are now diverging.
Positives
- Positive 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y returns
Watchpoints
- Recent 6-month stagnation
Health
11/100
Piotroski score indicates extreme weakness in financial health.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 1/9
- Zero operating and profit margins
Dividend
15/100
High yield is a red flag when payout exceeds 100% of earnings.
Positives
- Very high nominal yield (22.37%)
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 164.52% is fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$14.66
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ECAT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECAT
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
Primary
|
+39.1% | +62.9% | +21.6% | -0.3% | +7.1% | +0.2% |
|
QQQX
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic Overwrite Fund
Peer
|
+52.1% | +57.4% | +43.7% | +12.2% | +7.7% | +3.9% |
|
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust
Peer
|
-44.5% | +26.4% | -6.8% | -2.8% | +1.2% | -1.6% |
|
RBCAA
Republic Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
|
+93.2% | +108.0% | +20.8% | +7.7% | +12.3% | +1.2% |
|
BTT
Blackrock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust
Peer
|
+1.3% | +10.1% | +11.1% | +3.8% | +1.3% | -0.8% |
ECA
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust
Primary
5Y
+39.1%
3Y
+62.9%
1Y
+21.6%
6M
-0.3%
1M
+7.1%
1W
+0.2%
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%
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust
Peer
5Y
-44.5%
3Y
+26.4%
1Y
-6.8%
6M
-2.8%
1M
+1.2%
1W
-1.6%
RBC
Republic Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+93.2%
3Y
+108.0%
1Y
+20.8%
6M
+7.7%
1M
+12.3%
1W
+1.2%
BTT
Blackrock Municipal 2030 Target Term Trust
Peer
5Y
+1.3%
3Y
+10.1%
1Y
+11.1%
6M
+3.8%
1M
+1.3%
1W
-0.8%
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
6.82
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
$1.46B
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 Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Total Assets
$1.8B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$1.6B
Debt/Equity
0.11x
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing ECAT against 697 companies in the Financial Services sector
(120 bullish, 285 neutral, 292 bearish)
P/E Ratio
6.82
This Stock
vs
38.65
Sector Avg
-82.4%
(Discount)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECAT
BlackRock ESG Capital...
|
BEARISH | $1.46B | 6.82 | -% | -% | $14.66 | |
|
QQQX
Nuveen Nasdaq 100 Dynamic...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.44B | 7.88 | -% | -% | $29.56 | Compare |
|
BTX
BlackRock Innovation and...
|
BEARISH | $1.44B | 56.17 | -% | -% | $6.74 | Compare |
|
RBCAA
Republic Bancorp, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.48B | 11.23 | 12.5% | 34.0% | $75.47 | Compare |
|
BTT
Blackrock Municipal 2030...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.48B | 24.82 | 3.5% | 66.0% | $22.59 | Compare |
ECAT
BlackRock ESG...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
6.8
ROE
-%
Price
$14.66
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 19,285 | $282,022 |
| 2026-04-20 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 13,782 | $201,493 |
| 2026-04-17 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 127,748 | $1,869,462 |
| 2026-04-15 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 62,841 | $922,506 |
| 2026-03-31 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 262,345 | $3,594,045 |
| 2026-03-27 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 126,025 | $1,723,209 |
| 2026-03-25 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 40,778 | $568,445 |
| 2026-03-13 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 33,774 | $478,240 |
| 2026-03-12 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 164,336 | $2,394,318 |
| 2026-03-10 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 73,688 | $1,079,451 |
| 2026-03-06 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 147,371 | $2,175,165 |
| 2026-03-04 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 253,128 | $3,783,742 |
| 2026-03-02 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 244,943 | $3,710,886 |
| 2026-02-27 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 206,506 | $3,136,965 |
| 2026-02-25 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 94,153 | $1,431,453 |
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-22
19,285 shares
·
$282,022
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-20
13,782 shares
·
$201,493
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-17
127,748 shares
·
$1,869,462
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-15
62,841 shares
·
$922,506
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-31
262,345 shares
·
$3,594,045
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-27
126,025 shares
·
$1,723,209
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-25
40,778 shares
·
$568,445
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-13
33,774 shares
·
$478,240
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-12
164,336 shares
·
$2,394,318
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-10
73,688 shares
·
$1,079,451
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-06
147,371 shares
·
$2,175,165
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-04
253,128 shares
·
$3,783,742
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-02
244,943 shares
·
$3,710,886
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-27
206,506 shares
·
$3,136,965
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-25
94,153 shares
·
$1,431,453
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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