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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BBDC - US06759L1035 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/12/2026, 7:18:59 PM
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After Hours: 1/12/2026, 7:18:59 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

BBDC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BBDC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
BBDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.60%, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.70%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.51%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 8.7%
ROIC 3.51%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)3.78%
ROIC(5y)3%
BBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

BBDC has a Profit Margin of 36.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 81.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BBDC has declined.
BBDC's Operating Margin of 43.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 79.15% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.84%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.9%
PM (TTM) 36.01%
GM 46.84%
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%
BBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has less shares outstanding
BBDC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BBDC has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
BBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingBBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.34. 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 (0.34) than 66.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the high side and indicates that BBDC has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.39, BBDC is not doing good in the industry: 65.53% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

BBDC has a Current Ratio of 6.49. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BBDC has a Current ratio of 6.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 88.09% of its industry peers.
BBDC has a Quick Ratio of 6.49. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 6.49, BBDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.49
Quick Ratio 6.49
BBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BBDC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.02%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.27%.
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)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.38% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.04%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.27%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
BBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
BBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BBDC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.12.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.25), we can say BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
BBDC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.21.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.12
Fwd PE 9.21
BBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BBDC Per share dataBBDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.30%, which is a nice return.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, BBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%

5.2 History

The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.18%!
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)14.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
BBDC Yearly Dividends per shareBBDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

123.48% 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.
DP123.48%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
BBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
BBDC Dividend Payout.BBDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BARINGS BDC INC

NYSE:BBDC (1/12/2026, 7:18:59 PM)

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9.17

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners42.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap964.32M
Revenue(TTM)281.87M
Net Income(TTM)101.51M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.89 (7.85%)
Short Float %0.85%
Short Ratio1.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP123.48%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.45%
Min EPS beat(2)6.4%
Max EPS beat(2)14.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)14.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.64%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.42%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.38%
PT rev (1m)-1.52%
PT rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.12
Fwd PE 9.21
P/S 3.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.83
P/tB 0.83
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY12.32%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY10.86%
FCF(TTM)-0.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.85
OCFYN/A
SpS2.68
BVpS11.1
TBVpS11.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number16.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 8.7%
ROCE 4.44%
ROIC 3.51%
ROICexc 3.61%
ROICexgc 3.69%
OM 43.9%
PM (TTM) 36.01%
GM 46.84%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.64
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 6.49
Quick Ratio 6.49
Altman-Z 0.34
F-Score3
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-8.04%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.23%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.26%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for BARINGS BDC INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BBDC stock?

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 4 / 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 -8.04% in the next year.