ETB (Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ETB Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund ETB
56 GF Score
Price $15.60
GF Value $14.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Profitability Rank?

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund ETB -0.38% 56 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates ETB with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.00%. As of today, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Profitability Rank Related Terms


ETB vs FFA, KIO, NBB: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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.


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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.

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0 / 52.206
=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

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank too high?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank compare to FFA and KIO?
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund and its competitors. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.38, compared to a current price of $15.60 — trading 8.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund (ETB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $15.60 is trading 8.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.38. GuruFocus considers Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ETB:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $14.38 vs. price of $15.60 (8.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 7 warning signs

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


Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Writeome Fund Business Description

Address One Post Office Square, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund is a United States-based diversified closed ended management investment company. The fund's investment objective is to provide current income and gains, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. It invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks and writes call options on one or more U.S. indices on a substantial portion of the value of its common stock portfolio to generate current earnings from the option premium. Its portfolio of investments consists of aerospace and defense, banks, biotechnology, chemicals, consumer finance, industrial conglomerates, and others.
56GF Score

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