Nuveen Core Equity Alpha FundJCE +0.95%47 PE Ratio (TTM) is 5.89 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 4.74. GuruFocus rates JCE with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.42 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,200 Asset Management companies, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ranks better than 77.33% on this metric.
During the past 9 years, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 31.80% per year. The lowest was -28.60% per year. And the median was -4.60% per year.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (NYSE:JCE) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio (TTM).
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund PE Ratio (TTM) Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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 Core Equity Alpha Fund PE Ratio (TTM) vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's Share Price of today is $15.91.
For company reported semi-annually, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.70.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 5.89 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 4.74. Over the past decade, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 2.69 to 16.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ranks #272 out of 1200 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 5.89 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.69 to a high of 16.16. The Asset Management industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.45. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's value of 5.89 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ranks #272 out of 1200 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to GAMG and XFLT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund ranks #272 out of 1200 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.45. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's value of 5.89 is 48.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 2.69 to 16.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.74 vs. the industry median of 11.45, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund 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 PE Ratio (TTM) for an Asset Management company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Asset Management companies is 11.45, based on 1,200 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 5.89 is 48.5% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 5.89, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 4.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.42, compared to a current price of $15.91 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 5.89, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 4.74 and 48.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.45. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 5.89 as of Jun. 29, 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 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.91 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.42.
GuruFocus considers Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JCE:
PE Ratio (TTM): 5.89 (24% above median its 10-year median of 4.74)
GF Value™: $15.42 vs. price of $15.91 (3.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Asset Management median (#272 of 1200)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund Business Description
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the S&P 500 Index. The Fund invests in a portfolio of actively managed large-capitalization U.S. common stocks, using the sub-adviser's proprietary quantitative process designed to provide the potential for long-term outperformance. Additionally, the Fund seeks to reduce the volatility of its returns relative to the returns of the Equity Portfolio over extended periods by writing (selling) index call options and/or call options on custom baskets of securities.
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