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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust · Financial Services · United States · $1.6B · Avg Vol: $4M/d

74
StockRank
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Q
43
V
47
M
78
P/E (TTM)
6.9x
ROE
16.9%
D/E
Dividend %
8.5%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end fund managed by BlackRock, investing primarily in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies operating in the science and technology sectors. The fund employs an options writing strategy, typically covered calls, to enhance its income generation, aiming to provide a high level of current income. BST leverages BlackRock's deep industry expertise to offer exposure to innovative tech companies combined with an income component.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue-653.3M291.3M274.2M252.3M-6.9%252.3M
EPS5.41-20.298.637.867.227.5%7.22
Shares33.0M34.4M34.7M34.7M+5.2%
Debt88.1K0.5M475.3%
Equity960.7M1.2B1.4B1.5B15.5%
Op CF69.7M52.4M94.1M143.3M27.2%143.3M
Inv CF
Fin CF-68.9M-54.6M-94.5M-143.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+12.9%
44.0345.7247.4249.1250.81Jul 20Aug 10Aug 28
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$50.81
RSI (14)
66.3
52W High
$51.20
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
43
ROIC (ROA)
16.8%*91.9
ROE
16.9%79.1
GP/Assets
N/A
Op. Margin
0.0%15.3
FCF/Assets
N/A
Piotroski
332.8
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
N/A
Value
47
P/E (TTM)
6.9x84.1
EV/EBITDA
n/mN/A
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
N/A
P/S
N/A
Div Yield
8.5%85.5
Momentum
78
52W High %
99%94.1
RS 6M
18%86.3
SMA 50/200
1.14x84.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.6B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BST are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
BSTBlackRock Science and Technology Trust(you)$1.6B74Buy
BDJBlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust$1.7B74Buy
WWH.LWorldwide Healthcare Ord$1.9B71Buy
NFJVirtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund$1.5B79Buy
TYTri-Continental Corporation$1.9B71Buy
TRINTrinity Capital Inc.$1.7B81Strong Buy
BCATBlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust$1.7B67Buy
CIIBlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc.$1.0B74Buy
BSTZBlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust$2.2B77Buy
GAMGeneral American Investors Company, Inc.$1.6B64Hold

Peer medians: ROE 9.7% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST): Stock Score Summary

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (47/100), and Momentum (78/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end fund managed by BlackRock, investing primarily in equity securities of both U.S. and non-U.S. companies operating in the science and technology sectors. The fund employs an options writing strategy, typically covered calls, to enhance its income generation, aiming to provide a high level of current income. BST leverages BlackRock's deep industry expertise to offer exposure to innovative tech companies combined with an income component.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$50.81
Market Cap$1.6B
P/E (TTM)6.88
Return on Equity16.9%
Operating Margin0.0%
Dividend Yield8.5%

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust’s (BST) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (47), and Momentum (78) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust have an economic moat?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).