NCA (Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund) EV-to-OCF: (As of Sep. 21, 2026)

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NCA Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Inc NCA
36 GF Score
Price $8.63
GF Value $13.02
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF?

EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Enterprise Value is $284.63 Mil. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $ Mil. Therefore, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is .

The historical rank and industry rank for Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:

NCA's EV-to-OCF is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 6.85
* Ranked among companies with meaningful EV-to-OCF only.

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 (2026-09-21), Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's stock price is $8.63. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.340. Therefore, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 25.38.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund  (NYSE:NCA) 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 California Municipal Value Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.63/0.340
=25.38

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's share price for today is $8.63.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $0.340.

* 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 California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF Related Terms

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nuveen California Municipal Value 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 California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF Chart

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NCA vs RIV, NBH, ARDC: EV-to-OCF Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen California Municipal Value 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 California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's EV-to-OCF falls into.


NCA
36GF Score
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Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund EV-to-OCF Calculation

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's EV-to-OCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-OCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Cash Flow from Operations (TTM)
=284.630/
=

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's current Enterprise Value is $284.63 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Feb. 2026 was $ 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.

Is Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund (NCA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $8.63 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.02. GuruFocus considers Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for NCA:

  • EV-to-OCF:
  • GF Value™: $13.02 vs. price of $8.63 (33.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen California Municipal Value Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund seeks to provide current income exempt from regular federal, New York State, and New York City income taxes, and from the federal alternative minimum tax for individuals, while enhancing portfolio value relative to the municipal bond market by investing in tax-exempt municipal bonds considered underrated, undervalued, or from undervalued municipal market sectors. It may invest in municipal securities such as lease obligations and certificates of participation, which provide an undivided interest in pools of municipal leases or installment purchase agreements.
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