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BlackRock Health Sciences Trust(BME)
USD --+0.00%
Reward66High
Risk56Medium-High
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Strong 995% profit margin · 8.1% dividend yield
BME
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust | Financial Services
Dividend King
Market Cap:500.29M
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Reward Rating
66
High
Top 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
56
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

What is BlackRock Health Sciences Trust?

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc.

BME · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

BME stands out on growth and volatility, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

BME · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Growth87/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 3

  • Balance sheet28/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 0.0×

  • Valuation41/100

    Below average

  • Cash flow42/100

    -12% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is BlackRock Health Sciences Trust?

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 500.29M, and a P/E ratio of 6.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: High (66)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with growth and profitability as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap500.29M
P/E Ratio6.5389
Dividend Yield8.09%
52 Week High42.1838
52 Week Low32.4293
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date3/29/2005
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding13M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNYSE
Beta0.629
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.blackrock.com/investing/products/24022
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