DTF (DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Apr. 2026) — Near Median

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DTF DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc DTF
56 GF Score
Price $11.42
GF Value $12.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Profitability Rank?

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund DTF -0.26% 56 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Apr. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates DTF with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Profitability Rank Related Terms


DTF vs VGI, DFDV, GLV: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank falls into.


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DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0 / 0.909
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank too high?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank compare to VGI and DFDV?
DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 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 Profitability Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund and its competitors. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.23, compared to a current price of $11.42 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF), the current Profitability Rank is 2 as of Apr. 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 DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund (DTF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $11.42 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.23. GuruFocus considers DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for DTF:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $12.23 vs. price of $11.42 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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


DTF Tax-Freeome 2028 Term Fund Business Description

Address 10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, 19th Floor, Chicago, IL, USA, 60606
DTF Tax-Free Income 2028 Term Fund Inc is a diversified closed-end management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is current income exempt from regular federal income tax consistent with the preservation of capital. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing mainly in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade tax-exempt obligations.
56GF Score

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