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BKN's EV-to-OCF is not ranked
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 5.9
vs BKN: -9.12
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, (NYSE:BKN) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s share price for today is $12.39.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2025 was $-0.770.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, EV-to-OCF Chart
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Annual Data
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, (BKN) has a EV-to-OCF of -9.12 as of Aug. 25, 2026.
Is Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s EV-to-OCF too high?
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s current EV-to-OCF is -9.12. Overall, Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s EV-to-OCF compare to SRV and NPV?
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s EV-to-OCF of -9.12 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 5.90, based on 1,503 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s current EV-to-OCF is -9.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, stock overvalued right now?
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, (BKN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -9.12. The current EV-to-OCF is -9.12. Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust,'s overall GF Score™ is 18/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, (BKN), the current EV-to-OCF is -9.12 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Blackrock Investment Quality Municipal Trust, Inc. is a closed-end management investment fund with the investment objective to provide high current income exempt from regular U.S. federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital.
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