BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BBDC • US06759L1035
Current stock price
8.285 USD
+0.11 (+1.28%)
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This BBDC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. BBDC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year BBDC was profitable.
- BBDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- BBDC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- BBDC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.87%, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.76% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of BBDC (8.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.70%, BBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.87% | ||
| ROE | 8.78% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% |
ROA(3y)4.25%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)7.92%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
1.3 Margins
- BBDC has a Profit Margin of 36.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 82.85% of its industry peers.
- BBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 43.56%, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- BBDC has a Gross Margin (46.36%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- BBDC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.5% | ||
| GM | 46.36% |
OM growth 3Y-6.38%
OM growth 5Y-0.11%
PM growth 3Y157.22%
PM growth 5Y25.88%
GM growth 3Y-6.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
2. BBDC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- BBDC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.28, we must say that BBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- BBDC has a Altman-Z score of 0.28. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBDC underperforms 66.53% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of BBDC is 8.91, which is on the high side as it means it would take BBDC, 8.91 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- BBDC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.91. This is in the better half of the industry: BBDC outperforms 60.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23 is on the high side and indicates that BBDC has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.23, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.28 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- BBDC has a Current Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BBDC (3.63) is better than 83.26% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.63 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- BBDC has a Quick ratio of 3.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 83.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.63 |
3. BBDC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for BBDC have decreased by -9.68% in the last year.
- BBDC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.50% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.43% in the past year.
- BBDC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 31.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.68%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y11.5%
EPS Q2Q%-3.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y8.42%
Revenue growth 5Y31.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.76%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.41% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.29% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-10.07%
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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. BBDC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.40, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBDC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 77.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.23, which indicates a very decent valuation of BBDC.
- 79.08% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBDC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- BBDC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BBDC is cheaper than 84.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
5. BBDC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.41%, which is a nice return.
- BBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.72.
- BBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.41% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of BBDC grows each year by 16.83%, which is quite nice.
- BBDC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)16.83%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- BBDC pays out 122.88% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of BBDC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP122.88%
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
BBDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:BBDC (3/25/2026, 2:44:54 PM)
8.285
+0.11 (+1.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners44.78%
Inst Owner Change5.05%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap867.52M
Revenue(TTM)279.21M
Net Income(TTM)101.92M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10 (20.7%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP122.88%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-04 2026-03-04 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.77%
Min EPS beat(2)1.03%
Max EPS beat(2)14.5%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)14.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.55%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.72%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.4%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.3%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.02%
PT rev (1m)1.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.23 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.52%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY12.16%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY18.51%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.51%
SpS2.67
BVpS11.08
TBVpS11.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.64
Graham Number16.71
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.87% | ||
| ROE | 8.78% | ||
| ROCE | 4.69% | ||
| ROIC | 3.7% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.78% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.88% | ||
| OM | 43.56% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 36.5% | ||
| GM | 46.36% | ||
| FCFM | 57.5% |
ROA(3y)4.25%
ROA(5y)3.3%
ROE(3y)9.58%
ROE(5y)7.92%
ROIC(3y)3.86%
ROIC(5y)3.45%
ROICexc(3y)3.97%
ROICexc(5y)3.55%
ROICexgc(3y)4.08%
ROICexgc(5y)3.66%
ROCE(3y)4.89%
ROCE(5y)4.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y19.77%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.81%
OM growth 3Y-6.38%
OM growth 5Y-0.11%
PM growth 3Y157.22%
PM growth 5Y25.88%
GM growth 3Y-6.98%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.64 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 157.51% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.28 |
F-Score5
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)109.46%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.68%
EPS 3Y0%
EPS 5Y11.5%
EPS Q2Q%-3.57%
EPS Next Y-10.07%
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y8.42%
Revenue growth 5Y31.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.76%
Revenue Next Year-10.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.39%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.69%
EBIT growth 3Y1.5%
EBIT growth 5Y31.36%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y31.42%
FCF growth 3Y22.99%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y31.42%
OCF growth 3Y22.99%
OCF growth 5YN/A
BARINGS BDC INC / BBDC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the financial health of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) stock?
The financial health rating of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BBDC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is expected to decline by -10.07% in the next year.