Nuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund
NPFDFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeNuveen Variable Rate Preferred & Income Fund operates as a closed-end management investment company. Valued at $400.6M, NPFD is a small-cap name in its sector. The company is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Market Cap
$400.6M
Beta
0.74
P/E (TTM)
13.37
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$1.24
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
6.3%
ROA
3.4%
Cash
$763,366
Total Debt
$189.1M
Free CF
$19.0M
52W Change
-16.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NPFD stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 8, 2026 close, NPFD finished 3.59% below its 150-day moving average ($18.11) and 3.64% below its 200-day moving average ($18.12). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NPFD overbought or oversold?
At the October 8, 2026 close, NPFD's RSI(14) was 36.9, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, NPFD has $763K in cash with $189.1M in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $19.0M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 6.3%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.4% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from -$75.1M (2022) to $31.5M (2026), reflecting a 142% increase over the period.
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing NPFD's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.