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PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (PCQ) Quality Score

PCQ
Quality30

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
100/100
3.6x

Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings

Cash Flow Multiple
0/100
-0.5x

Negative FCF, no valuation support

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
Negative FCF

FCF negative, burning cash after capex

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
100/100
-22.2%

Shrinking >2%, active buybacks

Capital Structure
100/100
-$10M

Net cash position, no leverage concern

2022
$0
$12M
2023
$1000
$0
2024
$1M
$0
2025
$10M
$0
TTM
$10M
$0
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PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (PCQ) quality: score, margins and returns

PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (PCQ) scores 30/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 4 metrics each scored 0 to 100. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund (PCQ) a high-quality business?+

PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund scores 30 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 4 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from PCQ's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund scores well and where it falls behind.

How profitable is PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund?+

PIMCO California Municipal Income Fund runs a net margin of about 99.2%. Revenue has grown at roughly 43.6% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

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