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ECAT's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 53.7% of 1501
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.95
vs ECAT: 4.53
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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE:ECAT) 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's share price for today is $15.72.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.150.
* 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust EV-to-OCF Related Terms
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust EV-to-OCF Chart
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
EV-to-OCF
-0.94
7.38
9.90
4.80
4.43
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust Semi-Annual Data
For the Asset Management subindustry, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's EV-to-OCF falls into.
* 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) has a EV-to-OCF of 4.53 as of Aug. 09, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 4.93. According to the industry distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #695 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's EV-to-OCF too high?
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 4.53 is near median its 10-year median of 4.93. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's value of 4.53 is 23.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #695 out of 1501 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's EV-to-OCF compare to CSWC and GAM?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust ranks #695 out of 1501 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's value of 4.53 is 23.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.93 vs. the industry median of 5.95, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust has consistently been below the industry average. 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 5.95, based on 1,501 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current EV-to-OCF of 4.53 is 23.9% below 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 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's current EV-to-OCF is 4.53, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.41, compared to a current price of $15.72 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 4.53, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.93 and 23.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 7 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 ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT), the current EV-to-OCF is 4.53 as of Aug. 09, 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.
Is BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (ECAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.72 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.41.
GuruFocus considers BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ECAT:
EV-to-OCF: 4.53 (near median its 10-year median of 4.93)
GF Value™: $14.41 vs. price of $15.72 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.9% below the Asset Management median (#695 of 1501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ECAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust is a non-diversified, closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation.
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