(ECAT) BlackRock ESG Capital - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US09262F1003

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ECAT EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of ECAT over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-12": null, "2022-06": -3.24, "2022-12": 0.26, "2023-12": null, "2024-12": null,

ECAT Revenue

Revenue of ECAT over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-12: null, 2022-06: null, 2022-12: null, 2023-12: null, 2024-12: null,

Description: ECAT BlackRock ESG Capital August 13, 2025

BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE:ECAT) is a closed-end fund that focuses on investing in a diversified portfolio of securities, with a particular emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. As a member of the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry, ECATs performance is closely tied to the overall health of the asset management sector.

Key economic drivers for ECAT include the overall direction of the global financial markets, investor appetite for ESG-themed investments, and the competitive landscape within the asset management industry. The trusts investment strategy is likely influenced by the growing demand for sustainable investing and the increasing importance of ESG factors in investment decision-making.

To evaluate ECATs performance, relevant KPIs could include its net asset value (NAV) return, dividend yield, and ESG-themed investment holdings as a percentage of total assets under management. Additionally, metrics such as the trusts expense ratio, trading volume, and premium/discount to NAV could provide insight into its operational efficiency and market sentiment.

From a financial perspective, ECATs price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.00 suggests that the trust may be undervalued relative to its earnings. The return on equity (RoE) of 13.12 indicates that ECAT is generating strong returns for its shareholders. Further analysis of the trusts quarterly tax provision could provide insight into its tax planning strategies and potential risks associated with changes in tax laws or regulations.

Overall, a thorough analysis of ECAT would require a deep dive into its investment portfolio, management teams track record, and the competitive positioning of its parent company, BlackRock. By examining these factors, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the trusts potential for long-term growth and returns.

ECAT Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,628m
Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception 2021-09-28

ECAT Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 86.9%
Fundamental 70.2%
Dividend Rating 94.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -2.64%
Analyst Rating -

ECAT Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 22.01%
Yield on Cost 5y 30.58%
Annual Growth 5y 54.41%
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Payout Ratio 178.2%

ECAT Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 77.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 81.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 83.5%
CAGR 5y 24.91%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 1.58
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 11.63
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.09
Alpha 3.30
Beta
Volatility 12.89%
Current Volume 500.5k
Average Volume 20d 315.9k
Stop Loss 15.8 (-3.1%)
Signal -0.58

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0

Net Income (240.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 14.7m TTM)
FCFTA 0.19 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 10.43pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -52.37% (prev -40.62%; Δ -11.75pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.19 (>3.0%) and CFO 338.4m > Net Income 240.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-4.27m) to EBITDA (240.6m) ratio: -0.02 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.03 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (99.3m) change vs 12m ago -2.97% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 98.36% (prev 0.0%; Δ 98.36pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 12.80% (prev 14.80%; Δ -2.00pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 100.0k (EBITDA TTM 240.6m / Interest Expense TTM 1330 ) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 0.98

(A) -0.07 = (Total Current Assets 4.27m - Total Current Liabilities 132.4m) / Total Assets 1.81b
(B) 0.04 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 69.6m / Total Assets 1.81b
(C) 0.13 = EBIT TTM 240.6m / Avg Total Assets 1.91b
(D) 0.45 = Book Value of Equity 69.6m / Total Liabilities 155.7m
Total Rating: 0.98 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 70.15

1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0
2. FCF Yield 20.83% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin data missing
4. Debt/Equity data missing
5. Debt/Ebitda -0.02 = 2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.83)% = 3.53
7. RoE 13.46% = 1.12
8. Revenue Trend data missing
9. EPS Trend 100.0% = 5.0

What is the price of ECAT shares?

As of November 03, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 16.31 with a total of 500,502 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.49%, over one month by +1.20%, over three months by +5.34% and over the past year by +18.20%.

Is BlackRock ESG Capital a good stock to buy?

Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, BlackRock ESG Capital (NYSE:ECAT) is currently (November 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 70.15 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ECAT is around 21.99 USD . This means that ECAT is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +34.83% (Margin of Safety).

Is ECAT a buy, sell or hold?

BlackRock ESG Capital has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the ECAT price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 24.6 50.5%

ECAT Fundamental Data Overview October 28, 2025

Market Cap USD = 1.63b (1.63b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 8.0343
P/S = 10.453
P/B = 0.9919
Beta = None
Revenue TTM = 244.6m USD
EBIT TTM = 240.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 240.6m USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = -4.27m USD (from netDebt column, last fiscal year)
Enterprise Value = 1.62b USD (1.63b + (null Debt) - CCE 3.38m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 180.9k (Ebit TTM 240.6m / Interest Expense TTM 1330 )
FCF Yield = 20.83% (FCF TTM 338.4m / Enterprise Value 1.62b)
FCF Margin = 138.4% (FCF TTM 338.4m / Revenue TTM 244.6m)
Net Margin = 98.36% (Net Income TTM 240.6m / Revenue TTM 244.6m)
Gross Margin = 98.36% ((Revenue TTM 244.6m - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.01m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = none% (prev none%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.90 (Enterprise Value 1.62b / Total Assets 1.81b)
Interest Expense / Debt = unknown (Interest Expense 1330 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default 21%)
NOPAT = 190.1m (EBIT 240.6m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 0.03 (Total Current Assets 4.27m / Total Current Liabilities 132.4m)
Debt / Equity = unknown (Debt none)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.02 (Net Debt -4.27m / EBITDA 240.6m)
Debt / FCF = -0.01 (Net Debt -4.27m / FCF TTM 338.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.79b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 13.28% (Net Income 240.6m / Total Assets 1.81b)
RoE = 13.46% (Net Income TTM 240.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.79b)
RoCE = 14.32% (EBIT 240.6m / Capital Employed (Total Assets 1.81b - Current Liab 132.4m))
RoIC = 11.50% (NOPAT 190.1m / Invested Capital 1.65b)
WACC = 8.67% (E(1.63b)/V(1.63b) * Re(8.67%) + (debt-free company))
Discount Rate = 8.67% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -81.65 | Cagr: -1.26%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 79.43% ; FCFE base≈269.3m ; Y1≈332.2m ; Y5≈566.8m
Fair Price DCF = 86.10 (DCF Value 8.55b / Shares Outstanding 99.3m; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 100.0 | EPS CAGR: 0.0% | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: N/A | Revenue CAGR: 0.0% | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0

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