BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust
BlackRock Utility, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the utilities and infrastructure sectors. It invests in stocks of companies across diversified market capital… Read more
BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust (BUI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $591.05 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust (BUI) has net assets worth $591.05 Million USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($591.85 Million) and total liabilities ($805.10K). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $591.05 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 99.86% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.01% |
| 5-Year Change | 5.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 80.03% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.06 |
BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust - Net Assets Trend (2015–2025)
This chart illustrates how BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust (2015–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust from 2015 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $591.05 Million | +15.70% |
| 2024-12-31 | $510.85 Million | +0.87% |
| 2023-12-31 | $506.46 Million | +1.62% |
| 2022-12-31 | $498.39 Million | -10.97% |
| 2021-12-31 | $559.80 Million | +25.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | $444.53 Million | +15.96% |
| 2019-12-31 | $383.34 Million | +20.19% |
| 2018-12-31 | $318.93 Million | -10.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | $357.78 Million | +8.98% |
| 2016-12-31 | $328.30 Million | -0.44% |
| 2015-12-31 | $329.75 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 9285.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $181.55 Million | 30.72% |
| Common Stock | $409.50 Million | 69.28% |
| Total Equity | $591.05 Million | 100.00% |
BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Formuepleje Better World Global Opportun
CO:FPIBWG
|
$251.01K |
|
Hwacheon Machine Tool Co. Ltd.
KQ:000850
|
$251.23K |
|
Merrill Lynch Depositor Inc.
NYSE MKT:IPB
|
$251.26K |
|
American CuMo Mining Corporation
PINK:MLYCF
|
$251.28K |
|
Gladstone Capital Corporation 7.75% Notes due 2028
NASDAQ:GLADZ
|
$250.96K |
|
VEECO INSTRUMENTS - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:VEO
|
$250.91K |
|
Trivium Real Estate Socimi SA
MC:YTRI
|
$250.85K |
|
Smart Card Marketing Systems Inc
OTCQB:SMKG
|
$250.76K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 510,853,974 to 591,048,563, a change of 80,194,589 (15.7%).
- Net income of 103,513,072 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 58,636,969 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 34,359,167 increased equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $103.51 Million | +17.51% |
| Dividends Paid | $58.64 Million | -9.92% |
| Share Issuances | $34.36 Million | +5.81% |
| Other Changes | $959.32K | +0.16% |
| Total Change | $- | 15.70% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.02x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.36x to 1.02x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | $19.50 | $26.55 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $19.42 | $26.55 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $21.13 | $26.55 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $18.95 | $26.55 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.02 | $26.55 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $24.63 | $26.55 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $25.86 | $26.55 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $22.37 | $26.55 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $22.60 | $26.55 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $22.81 | $26.55 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $26.15 | $26.55 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.51%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 92.76%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.19x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.00x
- Recent ROE (17.51%) is above the historical average (7.96%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -7.74% | -134.68% | 0.06x | 1.01x | $-58.51 Million |
| 2016 | 7.04% | 102.76% | 0.07x | 1.02x | $-9.73 Million |
| 2017 | 14.91% | 98.21% | 0.15x | 1.00x | $17.56 Million |
| 2018 | -4.75% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.01x | $-47.04 Million |
| 2019 | 20.85% | 98.85% | 0.21x | 1.01x | $41.59 Million |
| 2020 | 13.11% | 98.52% | 0.13x | 1.02x | $13.84 Million |
| 2021 | 21.45% | 100.18% | 0.21x | 1.01x | $64.12 Million |
| 2022 | -8.93% | 0.00% | -0.09x | 1.01x | $-94.37 Million |
| 2023 | 7.12% | 111.50% | 0.06x | 1.02x | $-14.56 Million |
| 2024 | 6.97% | 95.57% | 0.07x | 1.01x | $-15.47 Million |
| 2025 | 17.51% | 92.76% | 0.19x | 1.00x | $44.41 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $310,488,743
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -23.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Utility & Infrastructure Trust (BUI) | $591.05 Million | -7.74% | 0.00x | $250.98K |
| Aberdeen International Inc (AABVF) | $136.31 Million | 25.56% | 0.23x | $2.78 Million |
| Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI) | $-17.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.39 Billion |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) | $402.30 Million | 32.07% | 0.95x | $3.43 Billion |
| VIVO Cannabis Inc (ABCCF) | $164.13 Million | 16.36% | 0.09x | $148.26 Million |
| Associated Capital Group Inc (AC) | $502.13 Million | 5.33% | 0.17x | $42.54 Million |
| Adrian Resources Ltd (ADLRF) | $605.01 Million | 3.35% | 0.58x | $609.82 Million |
| Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc (AEF) | $85.10 Million | -65.65% | 0.01x | $77.20K |
| AGF Management Limited (AGFMF) | $1.12 Billion | 10.14% | 3.56x | $298.43 Million |
| Agronomics Limited (AGNMF) | $100.03 Million | 1.02% | 0.02x | $57.14 Million |
| AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (AGRI) | $6.11 Million | -266.31% | 0.76x | $2.71 Million |