BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME)
Company Info
Highlights
$462.55M
$1.63
21.75
$36.33M
$29.97M
$23.50M
$33.68 - $40.28
0.14%
0.40
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Performance
Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) returned -2.09% year-to-date (YTD) and -2.03% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BME returned 5.66% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
BME
-2.09%
-3.17%
-5.96%
-2.03%
-0.42%
2.74%
5.66%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BME, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.61% | -0.80% | -3.53% | -1.88% | -4.00% | -2.09% | |||||||
| 2024 | 3.04% | 1.82% | -0.88% | -4.94% | 2.36% | 2.95% | 1.18% | 3.67% | -0.63% | -4.28% | 0.48% | -4.31% | -0.08% |
| 2023 | 0.45% | -3.12% | 0.22% | 3.08% | -6.51% | 2.32% | -1.00% | 0.38% | -1.50% | -7.07% | 6.96% | 5.71% | -1.08% |
| 2022 | -6.59% | -3.77% | 5.93% | -4.28% | 1.47% | -2.64% | 3.86% | -5.31% | -5.50% | 9.92% | 5.41% | -1.63% | -4.63% |
| 2021 | 1.02% | -4.08% | 1.56% | 4.31% | 0.06% | 1.76% | 0.95% | -0.10% | -1.37% | 1.18% | -3.12% | 5.25% | 7.25% |
| 2020 | -2.79% | -8.48% | -3.18% | 11.97% | 6.36% | -3.56% | 5.29% | 2.02% | -0.77% | -2.27% | 11.27% | 3.46% | 18.64% |
| 2019 | 9.40% | 1.62% | -0.30% | -3.35% | -4.88% | 8.00% | 0.90% | -2.39% | 1.43% | 2.72% | 7.14% | 2.52% | 24.04% |
| 2018 | -0.25% | -2.46% | 0.24% | 0.60% | 5.61% | 5.47% | 4.19% | 4.57% | 2.69% | -10.21% | 9.49% | -11.51% | 6.38% |
| 2017 | 4.94% | 3.88% | 1.73% | 1.75% | 0.52% | 5.40% | 0.82% | -1.56% | 1.92% | -0.72% | 1.41% | 1.11% | 23.10% |
| 2016 | -9.28% | -1.26% | 2.32% | 3.89% | 4.44% | -5.88% | 1.91% | -3.11% | -0.63% | -4.15% | 4.70% | -4.57% | -12.06% |
| 2015 | -2.13% | 2.08% | 2.02% | -4.37% | 7.96% | -2.48% | 4.70% | 4.58% | -18.82% | 9.95% | 3.51% | 4.70% | 8.69% |
| 2014 | -1.58% | 10.46% | -2.85% | -3.95% | 2.77% | 1.73% | -2.01% | 4.34% | 2.60% | 9.11% | 12.72% | -1.97% | 34.12% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BME is 34, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust provided a 7.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.85 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 7 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.85 | $2.61 | $2.56 | $2.56 | $2.44 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $2.40 | $3.00 | $6.70 | $4.20 |
Dividend yield | 7.95% | 6.87% | 6.32% | 5.87% | 5.03% | 5.04% | 5.65% | 6.58% | 6.58% | 9.45% | 17.04% | 9.83% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Health Sciences Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $1.31 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.26 | $2.61 |
| 2023 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $2.56 |
| 2022 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $2.56 |
| 2021 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | $2.44 |
| 2020 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| 2019 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| 2018 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| 2017 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $2.40 |
| 2016 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.80 | $3.00 |
| 2015 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $4.75 | $6.70 |
| 2014 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.50 | $0.17 | $2.54 | $4.20 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a dividend yield of 7.95%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.
Payout Ratio
BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a payout ratio of 162.83%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Health Sciences Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Health Sciences Trust was 42.03%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 263 trading sessions.
The current BlackRock Health Sciences Trust drawdown is 10.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.03% | Jan 15, 2008 | 217 | Nov 20, 2008 | 263 | Dec 8, 2009 | 480 |
| -36.65% | Feb 14, 2020 | 26 | Mar 23, 2020 | 73 | Jul 7, 2020 | 99 |
| -25.47% | Oct 3, 2018 | 56 | Dec 21, 2018 | 235 | Nov 27, 2019 | 291 |
| -23.03% | Aug 18, 2015 | 123 | Feb 11, 2016 | 350 | Jul 3, 2017 | 473 |
| -21.66% | Jul 1, 2011 | 28 | Aug 10, 2011 | 157 | Mar 26, 2012 | 185 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust, comparing actual results with analytics estimates.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how BlackRock Health Sciences Trust is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BME, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BME has a P/E ratio of 21.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BME compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BME currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BME relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BME has a P/S ratio of 61.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BME in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BME has a P/B value of 0.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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