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NCA

NEUTRAL
$9.42 Live
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund · NYSE
$8.33 52W Range $9.8

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$311.88M
P/E
N/A
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
-54.0%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
3.82%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
75%
NCA exhibits a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating a baseline of operational stability. The fund is trading at a slight premium to its book value (P/B 1.06), which is typical for specialized municipal value funds. While the 1-year price performance is strong at +16.4%, the provided technical trend score is bearish (0/100), suggesting a potential short-term peak. Overall, the asset functions as a steady income vehicle rather than a growth play, supported by a 3.82% dividend yield.

Key Strengths

Strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.46
Positive long-term price trajectory (1Y: +16.4%, 3Y: +18.9%)
Stable health baseline (Piotroski F-Score 4/9)
Reasonable valuation relative to book value (P/B 1.06)
Consistent dividend distribution with a 65.66% payout ratio

Key Risks

Negative profit margins (-53.95%) impacting net earnings
Bearish technical trend indicator (0/100)
Low insider sentiment score (40/100)
High sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations inherent in municipal bonds
Lack of analyst coverage and target price guidance
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$8.89
-5.6% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
57
Moderate
Value
65
Future
40
Past
70
Health
50
Dividend
60
AI Verdict
Stable Income Vehicle
Key drivers: Municipal bond market stability, Dividend consistency, Price-to-Book alignment
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100

Valuation is driven by Net Asset Value (NAV) rather than P/E or Graham Number.

Positives
  • P/B ratio of 1.06 is close to fair value for a closed-end fund
Watchpoints
  • Price/Sales ratio is exceptionally high (23.66), though less relevant for funds
Future
40/100

Future performance is heavily dependent on the interest rate environment.

Positives
  • Positive momentum in 6-month and 1-year returns
Watchpoints
  • Bearish technical trend score
  • No projected growth metrics provided
Past
70/100

Strong historical price appreciation despite operational losses.

Positives
  • Consistent growth over 1Y, 3Y, and 5Y horizons
Watchpoints
  • Historical profit margins remain negative
Health
50/100

Altman Z-Score is not applicable for this fund structure.

Positives
  • Current and Quick ratios are healthy at 3.46
Watchpoints
  • Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only marginally stable
Dividend
60/100

Provides reliable income but lacks aggressive growth.

Positives
  • Sustainable payout ratio (65.66%)
  • Steady 3.82% yield
Watchpoints
  • Dividend strength score is mediocre (50/100)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$9.42

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NCA and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-30
NCA
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund
Primary
5Y
+10.9%
3Y
+18.9%
1Y
+16.4%
6M
+7.5%
1M
+0.7%
1W
+0.8%
JOF
Japan Smaller Capitalization Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+51.9%
3Y
+85.4%
1Y
+34.9%
6M
+10.1%
1M
+4.0%
1W
-0.5%
AFB
AllianceBernstein National Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-4.9%
3Y
+10.2%
1Y
+4.0%
6M
+9.7%
1M
+2.0%
1W
-1.0%
AGD
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund
Peer
5Y
+81.2%
3Y
+68.9%
1Y
+36.9%
6M
+14.5%
1M
+4.2%
1W
+0.1%
FSB
FS Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+47.2%
3Y
+59.2%
1Y
+14.8%
6M
+9.1%
1M
+12.6%
1W
+2.2%

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
1.06
P/S Ratio
23.66
EV/Revenue
23.57
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$311.88M

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin -53.95%
Operating Margin 87.99%
Gross Margin 100.0%
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
3.46
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.46
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.03

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q3 2025

Total Assets
$0.3B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.3B
Debt/Equity
0.00x

Financial Services Sector Comparison

Comparing NCA against 956 companies in the Financial Services sector (153 bullish, 417 neutral, 386 bearish)
Profit Margin
-53.95%
This Stock
vs
89.71%
Sector Avg
-160.1% (Weaker)
Current Ratio
3.46
This Stock
vs
2.99
Sector Avg
+15.9% (Stronger)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL VALUE FUND
2025-11-06
DEF 14A
NUVEEN CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL VALUE FUND
2024-10-17
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

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