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What is Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd EV-to-FCF?
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra FdFRA +0.42%40 EV-to-FCF is 6.49 as of Jul. 21, 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 12.31. GuruFocus rates FRA with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 939 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd ranks better than 77.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.95 Med: 12.31 Max: 54.05
Current: 6.49
During the past 9 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd was 54.05. The lowest was 4.95. And the median was 12.31.
FRA's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 77.96% of 939
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.18
vs FRA: 6.49
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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 Floating Rate Stra Fd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's share price for today is $10.825.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.684.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd EV-to-FCF 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 Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 Floating Rate Stra Fd EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's current Enterprise Value is $500.40 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $77.15 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 Floating Rate Stra Fd (FRA) has a EV-to-FCF of 6.49 as of Jul. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 12.31. Over the past decade, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.95 to 54.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd ranks #207 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF too high?
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's current EV-to-FCF of 6.49 is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.95 to a high of 54.05. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's value of 6.49 is 54.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd ranks #207 out of 939 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's EV-to-FCF compare to PFL and MYN?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd ranks #207 out of 939 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.18. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's value of 6.49 is 54.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 4.95 to 54.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.31 vs. the industry median of 14.18, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.18, based on 939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's current EV-to-FCF of 6.49 is 54.2% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's current EV-to-FCF is 6.49, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 12.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd (FRA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.82, compared to a current price of $10.83 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 6.49, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 12.31 and 54.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.18. Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd (FRA), the current EV-to-FCF is 6.49 as of Jul. 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.
Is Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd (FRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.83 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.82.
GuruFocus considers Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:
EV-to-FCF: 6.49 (47% below median its 10-year median of 12.31)
GF Value™: $6.82 vs. price of $10.83 (58.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% below the Asset Management median (#207 of 939)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackrock Floating Rate Stra Fd Business Description
Blackrock Floating Rate Inc Stra Fd Inc is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with high current income and such preservation of capital as is consistent with investment in a diversified, leveraged portfolio consisting of floating rate debt securities and instruments. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its managed assets in floating rate debt securities, including floating or variable rate debt securities that pay interest at rates that adjust whenever a specified interest rate changes and/or which reset on predetermined dates (such as the last day of a month or calendar quarter).
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