This is a closed-end fund investing in utilities and infrastructure. We run a concentrated book of individual high-conviction equities, making a diversified fund vehicle inappropriate for our mandate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a closed-end fund managed by BlackRock, investing primarily in equity and debt securities of companies within the utilities, infrastructure, and power generation sectors globally. The fund leverages BlackRock's extensive industry research and asset management capabilities to identify opportunities in essential services and long-term infrastructure trends. BUI offers investors exposure to stable, often regulated, sectors known for their defensive characteristics and potential for consistent income.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	—	-43.4M	37.2M	36.4M	104.4M	67.6%
EPS	3.45	-2.00	1.58	1.56	—	-23.2%
Shares	—	22.7M	22.9M	23.0M	24.5M	+8.0%
Debt	—	4.1M	9.6M	3.0M	0.8M	-41.9%
Equity	—	498.4M	506.5M	510.9M	591.0M	5.8%
Op CF	—	15.7M	28.4M	31.6M	24.1M	15.3%
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	—	-16.2M	-28.2M	-31.8M	-24.2M	—

PRICE (1Y)+1.6%

SMA 50SMA 200

$28.10

RSI (14)

55.6

52W High

$30.20

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

—N/A

ROE

—N/A

GP/Assets

—N/A

Op. Margin

0.0%12.9

FCF/Assets

—N/A

Piotroski

—20.6

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

—N/A

Current Ratio

—N/A

Value

P/E (TTM)

6.3x86.4

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

—N/A

P/S

—N/A

Div Yield

—N/A

Momentum

52W High %

93%56.2

RS 6M

1%67.3

SMA 50/200

1.05x60.3

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$685M

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BUI	BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust(you)	$685M	20	SELL
ASGI	Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund	$765M	19	STRONG SELL
EOI	Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund	$822M	18	STRONG SELL
BCX	Blackrock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust	$918M	20	STRONG SELL
TBLD	Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust	$722M	26	SELL
NBPE.L	NB Private Equity Partners Limited	$805M	16	STRONG SELL
DPG	Duff & Phelps Utility and Infrastructure Fund Inc.	$528M	24	SELL
GUG	Guggenheim Active Allocation Fund	$538M	15	STRONG SELL
ALTI	AlTi Global, Inc.	$505M	24	SELL
BMEZ	BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust	$909M	16	STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.8% · P/E 13.6x · Gross margin 0.0%

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) — Stock Score Summary

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 20/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (37/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. This is a closed-end fund investing in utilities and infrastructure. We run a concentrated book of individual high-conviction equities, making a diversified fund vehicle inappropriate for our mandate.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$28.10
Market Cap	$685M
P/E (TTM)	6.32
Gross Margin	0.0%
Operating Margin	0.0%

BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust’s (BUI) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is 20/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (37), and Momentum (50) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust have an economic moat?: BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. 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 Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust in?: BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (BUI) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).