JPC (Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund) EV-to-OCF: 30.73 (As of Jul. 25, 2026) — 193% Above Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

JPC Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund JPC
28 GF Score
Price $7.70
! 7 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF?

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund JPC 28 EV-to-OCF is 30.73 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 193% above its 10-year median of 10.50. GuruFocus rates JPC with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 28/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,508 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks worse than 84.62% on this metric.

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Enterprise Value is $4,240.2 Mil. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $138.0 Mil. Therefore, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is 30.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

JPC' s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -60.42   Med: 10.5   Max: 32.14
Current: 30.73

During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund was 32.14. The lowest was -60.42. And the median was 10.50.

JPC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than
84.62% of 1508 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.26 vs JPC: 30.73

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.

As of today (2026-07-25), Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's stock price is $7.70. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.892. Therefore, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 8.63.


Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund  (NYSE:JPC) 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.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=7.70/0.892
=8.63

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's share price for today is $7.70.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $0.892.

* 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.


Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms


Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:

* 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.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF Chart

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Annual Data
Trend Jul17 Jul18 Jul19 Jul20 Jul21 Jul22 Jul23 Jul24 Jul25
EV-to-OCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only -42.67 12.32 10.17 -45.08 14.10

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Semi-Annual Data
Jul17 Jan18 Jul18 Jan19 Jul19 Jan20 Jul20 Jan21 Jul21 Jan22 Jul22 Jan23 Jul23 Jan24 Jul24 Jan25 Jul25 Jan26
EV-to-OCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -45.08 0.00 14.10 0.00

JPC vs HTGC, FSK, DBRG: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund'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.


Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.


JPC
28GF Score
Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund JPC
EV-to-OCF is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund EV-to-OCF Calculation

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=4240.221/137.971
=30.73

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current Enterprise Value is $4,240.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2026 was $138.0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-OCF →
What does a EV-to-OCF of 30.73 mean?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a EV-to-OCF of 30.73 as of Jul. 25, 2026. This is 193% above median its historical median of 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #1276 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF too high?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 30.73 is 193% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.26. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's value of 30.73 is 390.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #1276 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's EV-to-OCF compare to HTGC and FSK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund ranks #1276 out of 1508 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.26. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's value of 30.73 is 390.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 6.26, Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund has consistently been above 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 6.26, based on 1,508 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. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-OCF of 30.73 is 390.9% 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 6.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's current EV-to-OCF is 30.73, which is 193% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC) has a current EV-to-OCF of 30.73. The current EV-to-OCF is 30.73, which is 193% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 390.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.26. Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 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 Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund (JPC), the current EV-to-OCF is 30.73 as of Jul. 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.

Nuveen Preferred &ome Opportunities Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Preferred & Income Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to provide high current income, and its secondary investment objective is total return. The fund invests a majority of its assets in preferred securities and other income-producing securities, including hybrid securities such as contingent capital securities, and the rest of its investments are made in other securities, mainly income-oriented securities such as corporate and taxable municipal debt and common equity.
28GF Score

Get the complete analysis for JPC

EV-to-OCF is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$7.70
Price