NMCO
NEUTRAL
$10.71
Live
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund · NYSE
$9.95
52W Range
$11.2
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 01, 2026
Market cap
$593.22M
P/E
535.5
ROE
0.2%
Profit margin
1.8%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
7.68%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
NMCO exhibits a strong Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, indicating solid short-term financial health, yet it suffers from severe valuation disconnects. While the Price-to-Book ratio of 0.98 suggests the fund is trading near its net asset value, the Graham Number ($2.22) and Intrinsic Value ($0.14) indicate massive overvaluation by traditional equity standards. The dividend yield is attractive at 7.68%, but a payout ratio of 4110% suggests distributions are not supported by earnings. Combined with bearish insider activity and a 0/100 technical trend, the fund appears to be a yield-trap for growth investors but a stable hold for income-focused investors.
Key Strengths
Strong Piotroski F-Score (7/9) indicating operational health
Trading slightly below book value (P/B 0.98)
High liquidity with a Current Ratio of 9.79
Attractive dividend yield of 7.68%
Positive 1-year price performance (+12.8%)
Key Risks
Unsustainable payout ratio (4110%) indicating potential return of capital
Extremely high P/E ratio (535.50) relative to sector averages
Bearish insider sentiment with consistent selling
Stagnant 5-year price performance (-0.8%)
Zero technical momentum (Technical Trend: 0/100)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$10.2
-4.8% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
50
Moderate
30
40
55
85
40
AI Verdict
Income-focused hold with significant valuation red flags
Key drivers: Piotroski Health, Price-to-Book parity, Dividend sustainability, Insider selling
Confidence
80%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/B ratio of 0.98 is fair for a CEF
Watchpoints
- P/E of 535.50 is extreme
- Graham Number ($2.22) is far below current price
Future
40/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Recent 1Y growth of 12.8%
Watchpoints
- Lack of revenue/earnings growth data
- Bearish technical trend
Past
55/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Positive 3Y (+18%) and 1Y (+12.8%) returns
Watchpoints
- Flat 5Y performance (-0.8%)
Health
85/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
- Current Ratio 9.79
Watchpoints
- Low ROE (0.18%)
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High yield of 7.68%
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 4110% is fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$10.71
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for NMCO and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-30
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NMCO
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund
Primary
|
-0.8% | +18.0% | +12.8% | +3.3% | +1.9% | -0.4% |
|
NML
Neuberger Berman Income Funds - Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc.
Peer
|
+233.5% | +107.6% | +38.7% | +34.0% | +0.4% | +4.3% |
|
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
Peer
|
+27.7% | +90.3% | +49.3% | +38.9% | +8.1% | -0.7% |
|
BCAL
California BanCorp
Peer
|
+32.1% | +12.0% | +24.1% | +15.2% | -3.4% | -0.9% |
|
MSIF
MSC Income Fund, Inc.
Peer
|
-9.8% | -9.8% | -9.9% | +4.9% | +5.8% | -1.6% |
NMC
Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund
Primary
5Y
-0.8%
3Y
+18.0%
1Y
+12.8%
6M
+3.3%
1M
+1.9%
1W
-0.4%
NML
Neuberger Berman Income Funds - Neuberger Energy Infrastructure and Income Fund Inc.
Peer
5Y
+233.5%
3Y
+107.6%
1Y
+38.7%
6M
+34.0%
1M
+0.4%
1W
+4.3%
ARO
Arrow Financial Corporation
Peer
5Y
+27.7%
3Y
+90.3%
1Y
+49.3%
6M
+38.9%
1M
+8.1%
1W
-0.7%
BCA
California BanCorp
Peer
5Y
+32.1%
3Y
+12.0%
1Y
+24.1%
6M
+15.2%
1M
-3.4%
1W
-0.9%
MSI
MSC Income Fund, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-9.8%
3Y
-9.8%
1Y
-9.9%
6M
+4.9%
1M
+5.8%
1W
-1.6%
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
535.5
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.98
P/S Ratio
9.49
EV/Revenue
9.27
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$593.22M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.81%
Operating Margin
73.26%
Gross Margin
100.0%
ROE
0.18%
ROA
2.96%
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
9.79
Strong
Quick Ratio
9.79
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.21
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Total Assets
$1.1B
Liabilities
$0.5B
Equity
$0.6B
Debt/Equity
0.76x
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing NMCO against 956 companies in the Financial Services sector
(153 bullish, 417 neutral, 386 bearish)
P/E Ratio
535.5
This Stock
vs
35.14
Sector Avg
+1424.0%
(Expensive)
Return on Equity (ROE)
0.18%
This Stock
vs
0.3%
Sector Avg
-39.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.81%
This Stock
vs
89.71%
Sector Avg
-98.0%
(Weaker)
Current Ratio
9.79
This Stock
vs
2.99
Sector Avg
+227.5%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NMCO
Nuveen Municipal Credit...
|
NEUTRAL | $593.22M | 535.5 | 0.2% | 1.8% | $10.71 | |
|
NML
Neuberger Berman Income...
|
BEARISH | $593.79M | 116.44 | -% | -% | $10.48 | Compare |
|
AROW
Arrow Financial Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $595.95M | 13.61 | 10.6% | 27.8% | $36.06 | Compare |
|
BCAL
California BanCorp
|
NEUTRAL | $598.0M | 8.72 | 11.9% | 33.8% | $18.39 | Compare |
|
MSIF
MSC Income Fund, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $588.26M | 6.57 | 13.0% | 63.8% | $12.54 | Compare |
NMCO
Nuveen Municipal...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$593M
P/E
535.5
ROE
0.2%
Price
$10.71
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 1,400 | $15,043 |
| 2026-02-17 | BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 1,400 | $15,036 |
| 2025-12-29 | BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 1,500 | $15,292 |
| 2025-12-29 | BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Sale | 1,500 | $15,315 |
| 2025-12-11 | TOTH TERENCE J | Director | Sale | 7,925 | $84,642 |
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-17
1,400 shares
·
$15,043
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-02-17
1,400 shares
·
$15,036
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-12-29
1,500 shares
·
$15,292
BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-12-29
1,500 shares
·
$15,315
TOTH TERENCE J
Director
2025-12-11
7,925 shares
·
$84,642
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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