DIAX (Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Dec. 2025) — 60% Above Median

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DIAX Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund DIAX
38 GF Score
Price $15.93
GF Value $17.12
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What is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund Financial Strength?

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund DIAX 38 Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates DIAX with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.12. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund shows strong financial strength.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund  (NYSE:DIAX) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund Financial Strength Related Terms

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Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $ Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.00 Mil.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund had no long-term debt (1).

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has no debt.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 0) / 32.476548
=0.00

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 8 mean?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) has a Financial Strength of 8 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Financial Strength too high?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current Financial Strength of 8 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Financial Strength compare to INV and NMCO?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund and its competitors. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's current Financial Strength is 8, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock overvalued right now?
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) has a current Financial Strength of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.12, compared to a current price of $15.93 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX), the current Financial Strength is 8 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund (DIAX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $15.93 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.12.

Key valuation signals for DIAX:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (60% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $17.12 vs. price of $15.93 (7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund Business Description

Address 333 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
Nuveen Dow 30sm Dynamic Overwrite Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek attractive total return with less volatility than the S&P 500 Index.
38GF Score

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