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The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BME'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -623.9 Med: -25.33 Max: 177.4
Current: 10.84
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Blackrock Health Sciences Trust was 177.40. The lowest was -623.90. And the median was -25.33.
BME's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 61.93% of 1505
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.86
vs BME: 10.84
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 Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) 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 Health Sciences Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's share price for today is $45.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $5.911.
* 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 Health Sciences Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Blackrock Health Sciences 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* 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 Health Sciences Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's current Enterprise Value is $591.92 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $54.58 Mil.
* 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 Health Sciences Trust (BME) has a EV-to-OCF of 10.84 as of Aug. 21, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust ranks #932 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 61.9%.
Is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 10.84. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.86. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's value of 10.84 is 85% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust ranks #932 out of 1505 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust has a GF Score™ of 39/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to MMU and ETJ?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Health Sciences Trust ranks #932 out of 1505 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Blackrock Health Sciences Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.86. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's value of 10.84 is 85% above this benchmark. 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 5.86, based on 1,505 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. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 10.84 is 85% above the industry median. 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 5.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 10.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Health Sciences Trust stock overvalued right now?
Blackrock Health Sciences Trust (BME) has a current EV-to-OCF of 10.84. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.84 and 85% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.86. Blackrock Health Sciences Trust's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 Health Sciences Trust (BME), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.84 as of Aug. 21, 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 Health Sciences Trust has an investment objective to provide total return and income mainly through long-term capital appreciation. The Trust invests the majority of its total assets in equity securities of companies engaged in the health sciences and related industries and equity derivatives with exposure to the health sciences industry.
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