MQY (Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund) 3-Year RORE % : 8.36% (As of Jan. 2026)

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What is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund 3-Year RORE %?

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund MQY -0.43% 33 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 as of Jan. 2026. GuruFocus rates MQY with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,531 Asset Management companies, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks worse than 52.84% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 was 8.36%.

The industry rank for Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

MQY's 3-Year RORE % is ranked worse than
52.84% of 1531 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 12.02 vs MQY: 8.36

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund  (NYSE:MQY) 3-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund 3-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % can be seen below:

* 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 Muniyield Quality Fund 3-Year RORE % Chart

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Annual Data
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3-Year RORE %
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Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Semi-Annual Data
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MQY vs BCX, MFIC, RPC: 3-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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 Muniyield Quality Fund 3-Year RORE % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % falls into.


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Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund 3-Year RORE % Calculation

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as:

3-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 3-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 3-year )
=( 0.307-0.396 )/( 0.893-1.958 )
=-0.089/-1.065
=8.36 %

* 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.

In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Jan. 2026 and 3-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 3-Year RORE % →
What does a 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 mean?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY) has a 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 as of Jan. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 1531 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % too high?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.02. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's value of 8.36 is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 1531 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's 3-Year RORE % compare to BCX and MFIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund ranks #809 out of 1531 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This places Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 12.02. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's value of 8.36 is 30.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Asset Management companies is 12.02, based on 1,531 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current 3-Year RORE % of 8.36 is 30.4% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 12.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund stock overvalued right now?
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY) has a current 3-Year RORE % of 8.36. The current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 and 30.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 12.02. Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund (MQY), the current 3-Year RORE % is 8.36 as of Jan. 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.

Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Business Description

Address 100 Bellevue Parkway, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19809
Blackrock Muniyield Quality Fund Inc is a closed-end management investment company. The company's objective is to provide shareholders with as high a level of current income exempt from U.S. federal income taxes as is consistent with its investment policies and prudent investment management. The company invests in Transportation, Corporate, Health, Utilities, Education, Housing, and other sectors.
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