BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BBDC - US06759L1035 - Common Stock
8.73 USD
+0.01 (+0.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BBDC. BBDC was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BBDC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BBDC was profitable.
In the past year BBDC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BBDC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years BBDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BBDC (3.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BBDC has a Return On Equity (8.50%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 8.5% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)3.78%
ROIC(5y)3%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 35.67%, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BBDC has a better Operating Margin (42.81%) than 78.06% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BBDC has a Gross Margin of 45.95%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBDC outperforms 53.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.67% | ||
| GM | 45.95% |
OM growth 3Y2.57%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.92%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BBDC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BBDC has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that BBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
BBDC has a worse Altman-Z score (0.27) than 70.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the high side and indicates that BBDC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.33, BBDC is not doing good in the industry: 66.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.27 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
BBDC has a Current Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.48, BBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a Quick Ratio of 2.48. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BBDC (2.48) is better than 77.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for BBDC have decreased strongly by -11.02% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.05% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.02%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -9.20% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.73 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBDC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued cheaper than 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.07.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.65 indicates a reasonable valuation of BBDC.
78.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBDC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.08), we can say BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.63%, which is a nice return.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.49.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.63% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of BBDC grows each year by 14.18%, which is quite nice.
BBDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As BBDC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
120.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBDC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BBDC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP120.27%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
NYSE:BBDC (11/21/2025, 10:41:38 AM)
8.73
+0.01 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.99%
Inst Owner Change-49.13%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change14.77%
Market Cap918.05M
Revenue(TTM)286.17M
Net Income(TTM)99.98M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10.35 (18.56%)
Short Float %0.81%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP120.27%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(2)6.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)6.4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.36%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.32%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.65 | ||
| P/S | 3.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY12.94%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY11.57%
FCF(TTM)-0.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.78
OCFYN/A
SpS2.67
BVpS11.18
TBVpS11.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number16.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.58% | ||
| ROE | 8.5% | ||
| ROCE | 4.36% | ||
| ROIC | 3.45% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.58% | ||
| OM | 42.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.67% | ||
| GM | 45.95% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)3.78%
ROIC(5y)3%
ROICexc(3y)3.91%
ROICexc(5y)3.1%
ROICexgc(3y)4.04%
ROICexgc(5y)3.2%
ROCE(3y)4.79%
ROCE(5y)3.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.94%
OM growth 3Y2.57%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.92%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.63 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.27 |
F-Score2
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)669.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.02%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.49%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-213.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-213.51%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BARINGS BDC INC / BBDC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for BBDC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BBDC.
What is the valuation status for BBDC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) stock?
BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the valuation of BARINGS BDC INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 7.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.
Is the dividend of BARINGS BDC INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 120.27%.