BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust

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BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust
28.9%downside
MARKET PRICE
$11.11
FAIR PRICE
$7.90
MARGIN
$3.21
UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED
P/E RATIO
N/A
DIV. YIELD
6.68%
ROE
-3.2%
MARKET CAP
$334M
FPI
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FAIR PRICE VALUATION

28.9%downside

Updated daily

Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%

MARKET PRICE

$11.11

FAIR PRICE

$7.90

MARGIN

$3.21

UNDERVALUEDFAIROVERVALUED

P/E Ratio

N/A

Div. Yield

6.68%

ROE

-3.2%

Average

Market Cap

$334M

Small-cap

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FPI RATING

2.0/ 10

Attractive valuation, but below-average fundamental quality and volatile earnings pattern.

Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.

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MARGIN OF SAFETY

A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.

$6.32CONSERVATIVE ENTRY
$7.90FAIR PRICE
$11.11MARKET PRICE

SAFETY MARGIN

20%

Below fair value

ENTRY LEVEL

$6.32

Fair price × 0.80

DISTANCE

43.1%

Price to entry level

At the current price of $11.11, BFZ trades 43.1% above the conservative entry level of $6.32. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $7.90 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.

Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗

VALUATION HISTORY

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METHODOLOGY

How we calculate BFZ's fair price

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust's fair price of $7.90 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $11.11, BFZ trades 28.9% above its calculated fair value.

DCF MODEL · 50%

Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting BFZ's risk profile.

RELATIVE · 30%

Comparing BFZ's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.

ANALYST · 20%

Aggregated analyst price targets for BFZ, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.

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FAQ

What is the fair price of BFZ?+

Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust is $7.90. At the current market price of $11.11, BFZ trades 28.9% above its calculated fair value.

Is BFZ overvalued or undervalued?+

BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $11.11, which is 28.9% above the fair price of $7.90.

What is the margin of safety for BFZ?+

With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $7.90, the conservative entry level for BFZ is $6.32. At the current market price of $11.11, the stock trades 43.1% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.

How often is BFZ's fair price updated?+

We update fair price calculations for BFZ daily after market close. The current fair price of $7.90 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.

What factors affect BFZ's fair price calculation?+

BFZ's fair price of $7.90 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight)., ROE of -3.2%, and dividend yield of 6.68%.

Is BFZ a good buy right now?+

At $11.11, BFZ trades 28.9% above our fair value estimate of $7.90. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at -3.2% (average). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.

Does BFZ pay dividends?+

BFZ has a dividend yield of 6.68%.

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Fair Price Index is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fair value calculations are model-based estimates and may not reflect actual market conditions. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.