NFJ
NEUTRAL
$14.19
Live
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund · NYSE
$11.65
52W Range
$14.23
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$1.34B
P/E
8.92
ROE
10.8%
Profit margin
530.6%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
8.6%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
NFJ presents a stable financial profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 and a valuation that sits comfortably between its growth-based intrinsic value ($11.13) and its defensive Graham Number ($22.31). While the fund exhibits strong recent price momentum and an attractive 8.60% dividend yield, the technical trend score is severely bearish (10/100), suggesting a potential divergence or upcoming correction. The low P/E ratio of 8.92 relative to the sector average of 34.42 indicates significant undervaluation, though the lack of growth data limits a bullish conviction.
Key Strengths
Significant undervaluation relative to sector P/E (8.92 vs 34.42)
Strong dividend yield of 8.60% with a sustainable payout ratio of 76.73%
Trading below the Graham Number ($22.31), providing a defensive margin of safety
Strong short-term price performance (+12.5% in the last month)
Healthy liquidity indicated by a Current Ratio of 3.21
Key Risks
Severe bearish technical trend score (10/100) despite recent price gains
Lack of reported revenue and earnings growth metrics to support long-term expansion
High payout ratio (76.73%) leaves limited room for dividend growth
Low ROA (0.69%) suggests inefficient use of total assets
Absence of analyst coverage and target prices increases uncertainty
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$16.72
+17.8% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
70
Strong
85
50
80
60
75
AI Verdict
Value Play
Key drivers: Low P/E ratio, High dividend yield, Price/Book near parity, Stable Piotroski score
Confidence
80%
Value
85/100
Ref P/E 8.92, Graham Number $22.31
Positives
- P/E significantly below sector average
- Price/Book of 1.02 is very attractive
- Current price is well below Graham Number
Watchpoints
- Trades above growth-based intrinsic value
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates N/A
Positives
- Strong recent 1-month and 6-month momentum
Watchpoints
- No YoY revenue or earnings growth data provided
Past
80/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 1Y (+34.3%) and 3Y (+57.1%) returns
Watchpoints
- Technical trend score is contradictory to price performance
Health
60/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stability
- Current ratio of 3.21 shows strong short-term solvency
Watchpoints
- Low ROA of 0.69%
Dividend
75/100
Ref Yield 8.60%, Payout 76.73%
Positives
- High yield of 8.60%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio is relatively high at 76.73%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$14.19
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NFJ and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-30
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NFJ
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
Primary
|
+48.6% | +57.1% | +34.3% | +16.1% | +12.5% | +0.8% |
|
GOLD
Gold.com, Inc.
Peer
|
+201.5% | +45.5% | +97.8% | +71.9% | +19.8% | -2.9% |
|
TRIN
Trinity Capital Inc.
Peer
|
+121.8% | +106.5% | +34.2% | +19.1% | +14.4% | +7.8% |
|
PSEC
Prospect Capital Corporation
Peer
|
-34.8% | -36.5% | -4.9% | +13.9% | +10.0% | +7.2% |
|
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
|
+25.6% | +75.0% | +29.6% | +9.1% | +6.8% | +2.5% |
NFJ
Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund
Primary
5Y
+48.6%
3Y
+57.1%
1Y
+34.3%
6M
+16.1%
1M
+12.5%
1W
+0.8%
GOL
Gold.com, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+201.5%
3Y
+45.5%
1Y
+97.8%
6M
+71.9%
1M
+19.8%
1W
-2.9%
TRI
Trinity Capital Inc.
Peer
5Y
+121.8%
3Y
+106.5%
1Y
+34.2%
6M
+19.1%
1M
+14.4%
1W
+7.8%
PSE
Prospect Capital Corporation
Peer
5Y
-34.8%
3Y
-36.5%
1Y
-4.9%
6M
+13.9%
1M
+10.0%
1W
+7.2%
CNO
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+25.6%
3Y
+75.0%
1Y
+29.6%
6M
+9.1%
1M
+6.8%
1W
+2.5%
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
8.92
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.02
P/S Ratio
47.57
EV/Revenue
45.81
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$1.34B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
530.6%
Operating Margin
46.63%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
10.85%
ROA
0.69%
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
3.21
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.18
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.36
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026
Total Assets
$1.4B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$1.4B
Debt/Equity
0.01x
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing NFJ against 957 companies in the Financial Services sector
(153 bullish, 417 neutral, 387 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.92
This Stock
vs
35.1
Sector Avg
-74.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
10.85%
This Stock
vs
0.3%
Sector Avg
+3492.3%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
530.6%
This Stock
vs
89.62%
Sector Avg
+492.1%
(Superior)
Current Ratio
3.21
This Stock
vs
2.99
Sector Avg
+7.3%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NFJ
Virtus Dividend, Interest...
|
NEUTRAL | $1.34B | 8.92 | 10.8% | 530.6% | $14.19 | |
|
GOLD
Gold.com, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.33B | 98.35 | 2.0% | 0.1% | $47.21 | Compare |
|
TRIN
Trinity Capital Inc.
|
BEARISH | $1.35B | 8.28 | 14.1% | 48.5% | $16.22 | Compare |
|
PSEC
Prospect Capital Corporation
|
BEARISH | $1.37B | - | -4.9% | -34.9% | $2.81 | Compare |
|
CNOB
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $1.38B | 16.84 | 5.7% | 24.0% | $27.45 | Compare |
NFJ
Virtus Dividend,...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$1.3B
P/E
8.9
ROE
10.8%
Price
$14.19
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 3,509 | $44,389 |
| 2026-03-27 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 160,831 | $1,997,956 |
| 2026-03-25 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 58,171 | $732,111 |
| 2026-03-23 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 66,031 | $826,708 |
| 2026-03-19 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 28,190 | $349,838 |
| 2026-02-18 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 600 | $8,310 |
| 2026-02-12 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 17,176 | $236,342 |
| 2026-02-10 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 56,654 | $775,524 |
| 2026-02-05 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 48,927 | $652,686 |
| 2026-02-04 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 135,407 | $1,829,465 |
| 2026-02-02 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 6,773 | $91,436 |
| 2026-01-30 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 88,639 | $1,191,308 |
| 2026-01-28 | SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 94,290 | $1,271,369 |
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-04-01
3,509 shares
·
$44,389
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-27
160,831 shares
·
$1,997,956
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-25
58,171 shares
·
$732,111
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-23
66,031 shares
·
$826,708
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-19
28,190 shares
·
$349,838
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-18
600 shares
·
$8,310
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-12
17,176 shares
·
$236,342
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-10
56,654 shares
·
$775,524
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-05
48,927 shares
·
$652,686
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-04
135,407 shares
·
$1,829,465
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-02
6,773 shares
·
$91,436
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-01-30
88,639 shares
·
$1,191,308
SABA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-01-28
94,290 shares
·
$1,271,369
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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