(ESGU) iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US46435G4257

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Description: ESGU iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA

The iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (NASDAQ:ESGU) is an exchange-traded fund that tracks an optimized equity index, focusing on U.S. companies with favorable environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics. The funds underlying index is designed to mirror the risk and return profile of the MSCI USA Index while emphasizing ESG factors.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) for ESGU include its ability to balance ESG considerations with financial returns. Notable metrics to evaluate its performance include the ESG score, carbon footprint, and the percentage of companies with diverse boards. As ESGU invests at least 90% of its assets in component securities, its holdings are likely to be representative of the broader U.S. equity market, with a tilt towards companies with strong ESG profiles.

To assess ESGUs effectiveness, one can examine its tracking error relative to the MSCI USA Index, as well as its expense ratio, which is a crucial factor in determining net returns. Additionally, metrics such as the funds dividend yield, price-to-earnings ratio, and sector allocation can provide insights into its investment strategy and potential for long-term growth.

From a risk management perspective, its essential to monitor ESGUs volatility, beta, and value-at-risk (VaR) to understand its exposure to market fluctuations. The funds use of derivatives, such as futures, options, and swap contracts, can also impact its risk profile and potential returns.

ESGU ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 14,157m
Category Large Blend
TER 0.15%
IPO / Inception 2016-12-01

ESGU ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 67.2%
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 53.2%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -0.55%
Analyst Rating -

ESGU Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.10%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.11%
Annual Growth 5y 6.90%
Payout Consistency 97.7%
Payout Ratio %

ESGU Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 95.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 50.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 78.7%
CAGR 5y 15.02%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.57
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 5.07
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.41
Alpha 0.00
Beta 0.868
Volatility 10.66%
Current Volume 473.8k
Average Volume 20d 348.2k
Stop Loss 137.8 (-3%)
Signal 0.90

What is the price of ESGU shares?

As of September 10, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 142.13 with a total of 473,835 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.58%, over one month by +2.28%, over three months by +8.57% and over the past year by +19.84%.

Is iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA a good stock to buy?

Yes. Based on ValueRay's Analyses, iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA (NASDAQ:ESGU) is currently (September 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Growth Rating of 67.15 and therefor a clear technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ESGU is around 142.57 USD . This means that ESGU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.31%.

Is ESGU a buy, sell or hold?

iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the ESGU price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 160 12.6%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:41

ESGU Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 14.16b (14.16b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 1.03
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 14.16b USD (14.16b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 14.16b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 14.16b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(14.16b)/V(0.0) * Re(9.21%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 9.21% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)

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