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DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: KTF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $
1 Year Target Price $
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 0% | Avg. Invested days 0 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 344.72M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.89 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.89 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.56 | 52 Weeks Range 8.71 - 10.22 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.71 - 10.22 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 8.32% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.89 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 127.46% | Operating Margin (TTM) 85.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.4% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.66% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.89 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 607963328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.71 |
Enterprise Value 607963328 | Price to Sales(TTM) 12.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.26 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 39172800 | Shares Floating - |
Shares Outstanding 39172800 | Shares Floating - | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 50.27 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
DWS Municipal Income Trust
Company Overview
History and Background
DWS Municipal Income Trust (KTF) is a closed-end management investment company. It invests primarily in municipal securities exempt from federal income tax. The fund aims to provide current income exempt from federal income tax, consistent with preservation of capital.
Core Business Areas
- Municipal Securities Investment: Primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of municipal securities exempt from federal income tax. Investment decisions are based on credit quality, market trends, and yield considerations.
Leadership and Structure
The investment advisor is DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA). DIMA manages the fund's portfolio and makes investment decisions. Details of specific leadership team unavailable without real-time data access.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Municipal Bond Portfolio: KTF offers a diversified portfolio of municipal bonds. Market share data specific to KTF alone is not readily available as it's a closed-end fund. Competitors include other closed-end municipal bond funds such as Nuveen and BlackRock funds (specific symbols would require live data).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The municipal bond market is influenced by interest rates, credit ratings, and economic conditions. Demand is driven by investors seeking tax-exempt income. The sector has seen increased volatility with changing interest rate policy.
Positioning
KTF aims to provide stable, tax-exempt income. Its competitive advantage depends on its portfolio management skills and expense ratio compared to peers.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total municipal bond market is multi-trillion USD. KTF's position is small relative to the overall TAM, but seeks to offer competitive return within the tax-exempt sector.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Tax-exempt income
- Diversified portfolio
- Experienced management (DWS)
Weaknesses
- Interest rate risk
- Credit risk
- Discount to NAV (Net Asset Value)
- Management fees
Opportunities
- Rising demand for tax-advantaged investments
- Potential for capital appreciation
- Strategic acquisitions in the muni sector
Threats
- Rising interest rates
- Economic downturn affecting municipal credit quality
- Changes in tax laws reducing the attractiveness of municipal bonds
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Nuveen (various tickers depending on specific fund)
- BlackRock (various tickers depending on specific fund)
- Eaton Vance (EV)
Competitive Landscape
KTF competes based on its yield, expense ratio, and portfolio composition. Nuveen and BlackRock are larger players with more diverse fund offerings. Expense Ratio is a key metric for comparison.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth depends on NAV performance and fund size, requiring real-time data.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for KTF specifically are limited. Growth projections depend on the municipal bond market outlook.
Recent Initiatives: Specific initiatives not readily available without real-time data. DWS focuses on active portfolio management.
Summary
DWS Municipal Income Trust offers tax-exempt income through a diversified municipal bond portfolio. Rising interest rates and credit risks pose challenges. The fund's performance hinges on DWS's portfolio management and the relative attractiveness of municipal bonds compared to other fixed-income assets. It should continue focusing on efficient expense management to remain competitive and be wary of any further discount to NAV
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Publicly available fund information
- Financial websites
- Investment analysis reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a financial advisor. Real-time data was not available, so some fields may be incomplete.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About DWS Municipal Income Trust
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1989-06-30 | CEO - | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Deutsche Municipal Income Trust is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment-grade tax-exempt municipal securities which are exempt from federal income tax. It seeks to invest in securities that are rated Baa or BBB or better by Moody's or S&P. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Municipal Bond Index. It was formerly known as DWS Municipal Income Trust. Deutsche Municipal Income Trust was formed on October 20, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.
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