BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BBDC • US06759L1035
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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.
- Of the past 5 years BBDC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- BBDC has a better Return On Assets (3.87%) than 62.92% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.78%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of BBDC (3.70%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.25%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 36.50% is amongst the best of the industry. BBDC outperforms 82.92% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBDC has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of BBDC (43.56%) is better than 79.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.36%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBDC has declined.
| 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
- The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- BBDC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for BBDC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.29. 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 (0.29) than 67.08% of its industry peers.
- BBDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.91. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as BBDC would need 8.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- BBDC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (8.91) than 60.42% of its industry peers.
- BBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- BBDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 40.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.29 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.63 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of BBDC (3.63) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.63 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of BBDC (3.63) is better than 83.75% 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 11.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.43% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, BBDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 31.50% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.41% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. BBDC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.35, the valuation of BBDC can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.35. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.17, the valuation of BBDC can be described as very reasonable.
- BBDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBDC is cheaper than 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BBDC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 84.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| 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 12.78%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.85, BBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- 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 | 12.78% |
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.
- BBDC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 122.88% 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.
DP122.88%
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
BBDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.23
+0.13 (+1.6%)
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 Change5.08%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap861.76M
Revenue(TTM)279.21M
Net Income(TTM)101.92M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10 (21.51%)
Short Float %1.87%
Short Ratio2.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.78% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.17 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.37 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 0.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.61%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY12.24%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY18.63%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.63%
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 | 0.29 |
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
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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for BBDC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 7.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.
What is the expected EPS growth for BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is expected to decline by -10.07% in the next year.