MODEL VERDICT
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio (NXC)
Relative Valuation•Peer multiples, competitive benchmarking & quality-adjusted fair value
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio is currently trading at a 5.9% discount to its peer-implied fair value.
4 peers grouped by industry classification and market capitalization
1 valuation metric · peer-median based
| Multiple | Current | Peer Median | vs Peers | Implied Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/BMarket value versus book equity. | 0.96x | 0.93x | Premium +3.87% | $12.79 |
How the model derives the final fair value from peer baselines and quality metrics
Opportunity: The stock is trading at a 5.54% discount to its quality-adjusted fair value of $14.07. To reach its estimated fair value, the stock would need to appreciate by 5.86% from its current price of $13.29.
Quality metrics are stronger than the peer group, justifying a premium.
Quality adjustments are capped at ±15% (up to ±20% for financial services) to prevent runaway premiums. Based on trailing twelve months and multi-year CAGR data where available.
How current multiples rank vs 8 years of the stock’s own history
| Multiple | Current | Historical Median | Percentile | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E6 years of data | 37.97x | 20.03x | 100th | Above historical norm |
| P/B8 years of data | 0.96x | 0.95x | 63th | Normal vs history |
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio currently trades near the highest valuation levels observed during the last 8 years.
Model-identified caveats to consider
NXC has a limited relative valuation using L2 fallback peers; based mainly on P/B, it looks fair versus peers.
Answers to common questions about NXC's relative valuation and our methodology.
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio's fair value of $14.07 is the price at which the stock would trade if valued at the same multiples as its 4-company peer group, adjusted for differences in business quality. At $13.29, the stock trades at a +5.87% discount to fair value. This is a reference point, not a price target.
Peers were grouped by industry classification and market capitalization. The 4 companies shown are the closest comparable names with clean, usable financial data.
Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio has strengths in roe, net margin, and a quality score that justifies a 10% premium relative to its peer group. The Quality Adjustment section breaks down each driver.
No. This page provides an automated quantitative comparison of Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio against its peers. It is not investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation. Valuation is only one factor in an investment decision — it does not account for growth catalysts, management quality, regulatory risk, or your personal financial situation.
Look at the Historical Context to see where current multiples sit versus the stock's own history. Review the Risk Factors section for model-identified caveats. Compare the Analyst Consensus to our model output for another perspective. Valuation is only one dimension — growth trajectory, competitive position, and market conditions all matter.
Valuation data is refreshed weekly based on the latest financial filings, market prices, and analyst estimates. Nuveen California Select Tax-Free Income Portfolio's fair value, peer multiples, and quality scores will shift over time as new earnings are reported and stock prices change.
Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair value estimates are model outputs under stated assumptions and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for any investment decision.