BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. is in the Financial Services sector and Asset Management industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 43/100.
Quick answer for HYT
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 43/100. The stored market price is $7.98. Its financial score is 40/100. Its valuation score is 39/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. does
The BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end mutual fund with a focus on fixed income instruments. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, its investment strategy spans global fixed income markets. The fund primarily builds its portfolio with bonds issued by companies from a diverse range of sectors. A significant portion of its holdings consists of debt instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's Corporation, signifying a high-yield, below-investment-grade focus. Its mandate includes seeking out both domestic and international high-yield securities, such as corporate bonds, corporate loans, convertible debt, and preferred stocks, all characterized as below investment grade quality. Founded on May 30, 2003, this U.S.-domiciled fund was previously known as BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.
HYT financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 43/100
- Current price:
- $7.98
- Market capitalization:
- $1.30B
- Revenue:
- $146.2M
- Net income:
- $155.8M
- Free cash flow:
- $20.6M
- Cash:
- $449K
- Total debt:
- $444.0M
- EPS:
- 1.03
- P/E ratio:
- 7.8x
- Financial score:
- 40/100
- Valuation score:
- 39/100
- Revenue score:
- 33/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.1%.
- Free cash flow is $20.6M, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $449K of cash versus $444.0M of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
- The current research record carries a listed fund vehicle warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 39/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 40/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-07.
How to research HYT
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