PYT Stock Analysis

PPLUS Trust Series GSC 2 Pref
FINANCIALS INVESTMENT BANKING & INVESTMENT SERVICES

Back to Winners View Yahoo Finance Chart Buy on the Dip

Strong Caution Mixed Weak Unavailable

Rating AVOID

Avoid

The screening rules are warning against this setup.

Rating is the simple decision label from the screening rules.

Trend SELL / AVOID TREND

Weak Trend

The current trend is unfavorable.

Trend shows whether price action is helping or hurting the setup.

Price $23.22

Market Price

Price alone is not a buy or sell signal.

Price should be judged with valuation, quality, and trend.

💰 Dividend Income Dividend Payer

$0.31 quarterly

Annualized: $1.24 • Yield: 5.36%

Last ex-dividend: 2026-08-14. Dividend payments can change or be suspended.

Estimated income from $1,000 invested $13.39 per quarterly payment $53.56 estimated yearly Based on cached price. Estimates exclude taxes, dividend changes, and fractional-share limitations.

Last updated: 2026-07-01 08:22:08

Performance Overview

Trailing adjusted-close returns as of 2026-07-24. Benchmark is SPY.

YTD Return

PYT +4.31%

SPY +8.94%

1-Year Return

PYT +9.57%

SPY +17.76%

3-Year Return

PYT +32.05%

SPY +68.87%

5-Year Return

PYT +21.37%

SPY +79.74%

Returns are calculated from adjusted close prices and may differ from broker or research-site totals depending on data source, dividend handling, benchmark choice, and latest available trading date.

Investment Research & Analysis

Plain-English investment research explaining financial strengths, weaknesses, valuation, and risks. Educational information, not personalized financial advice.

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Legacy Screening Checks

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EPS Strength

FAIL

Looks for positive and improving earnings per share.

ROIC 10%+

FAIL

Looks for strong return on invested capital.

Interest Coverage 6+

FAIL

Checks whether operating income comfortably covers interest expense.

Debt Payback ≤ 3 Years

FAIL

Checks whether free cash flow could pay down long-term debt quickly.

P/E 15 or Less

FAIL

Checks whether valuation is reasonable under the current rule set.

Moving Average Trend

SELL / AVOID TREND

Uses 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages for entry timing context.

A high StockValueFinder score is a research signal, not a guarantee. Strong companies can still fall during recessions, sector downturns, valuation resets, or company-specific events. Always review the business, risks, SEC filings, valuation, and your personal investment goals before buying.

Cached Technical Data

Moving average values from the latest stored scan.

20-Day MA23.34

50-Day MA23.36

200-Day MA23.45

MA Score0

30-Day Trendline Analysis

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