Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Closed Fund(EOT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$15.16
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for EOT

09/28/2026: EOT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Closed Fund is a closed-end investment fund designed to generate tax-exempt income for investors through a diversified portfolio of US municipal bonds. The fund is known for its ability to utilize leverage to enhance distribution yields, which is its primary appeal to income-focused investors. Its main strengths lie in its dedicated credit research and its role as a consistent tax-advantaged income vehicle. Key risks include the structural volatility common to closed-end funds, sensitivity to rising interest rates, and the potential impact of credit stress on municipal issuers. Investors should monitor distribution sustainability and the discount to net asset value as core indicators of fund performance.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund focuses on income generation rather than capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitClosed-end funds are typically income-focused rather than momentum-driven assets.
Value investorMixed fitInvestors may find value when the fund trades at a significant discount to its NAV.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe fund is specifically designed to provide consistent, tax-exempt monthly income.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile municipal bonds are generally stable, the use of leverage in this fund increases volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe use of leverage and closed-end fund structural premiums/discounts leads to share price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMediumThe share price may diverge significantly from the underlying net asset value.
Competition risk (municipal CEF landscape)MediumInvestors can easily switch to other municipal bond funds if yields become uncompetitive.
Business qualityMediumThe quality depends on the underlying credit strength of the municipal bonds held.
Dividend incomeMediumDistributions depend on the interest income generated by the portfolio.
Execution riskLowManagement must effectively rotate assets to manage duration and credit risk.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 8.33%
Avg. Invested days 68
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
EOT receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
EOT has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with strong financial health, strong growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+129.5%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 95.6%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.00%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
EOT's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 90.6% and operating margin of 87.6%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is EOT's strongest growth driver at +129.5% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+90.3%, strong) and free-cash-flow growth (+13.2%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 22.6% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
EOT generates approximately $906 of gross profit, $876 of operating income, and $956 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
EOT has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 240.78M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 21.4
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 21.4
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 43.9K shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 15.12 - 17.66
Updated Date 09/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 15.12 - 17.66
Updated Date 09/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.72

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Municipal Bond IncomeInterest received from holdings in US municipal bonds.The fund earns money by collecting tax-free interest on municipal bonds and passing it to you as dividends.
Leverage UtilizationBorrowing funds to increase total portfolio size.The fund borrows money to invest more, which can increase income but also raises the risk of price swings.
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Valuation

Trailing PE 21.4
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.1
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 21.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 24.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 15.62M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 15.62M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 22.65

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Financial Metrics

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Closed Fund

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Boston, MA, United States
IPO Launch date 2009-05-27
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Eaton Vance Management. The fund invests in fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests its assets in municipal obligations. The fund conducts in-house research to make its investments. Eaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust was formed on May 29, 2009 and is domiciled in the United States.