BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BBDC • US06759L1035
8.0965 USD
-0.07 (-0.9%)
Last: Mar 11, 2026, 11:16 AM
This BBDC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall BBDC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BBDC against 242 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has an average financial health and profitability rating. BBDC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. BBDC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of BBDC (3.87%) is better than 60.74% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.78%, BBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- BBDC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.86%. This is below the industry average of 7.06%.
| 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 in the better half of the industry: BBDC outperforms 79.75% of its industry peers.
- BBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBDC has a Operating Margin of 43.56%. This is in the better half of the industry: BBDC outperforms 79.34% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
- BBDC's Gross Margin of 46.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 52.07% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, BBDC has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for BBDC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.28. This is a bad value and indicates that BBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.28, BBDC is doing worse than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.91, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.23, BBDC is not doing good in the industry: 60.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
- BBDC has a Current ratio of 3.63. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 82.64% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.63 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.63, BBDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.43%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.29% on average per year.
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.
- 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 7.23, the valuation of BBDC can be described as very cheap.
- BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBDC is cheaper than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.25), we can say BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.04, the valuation of BBDC can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 |
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 84.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| 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)0.63
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
5. BBDC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.55%, BBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.64, BBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, BBDC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.55% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.83%!
- 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
- BBDC pays out 122.88% of its income as dividend. 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
NYSE:BBDC (3/11/2026, 11:16:01 AM)
8.0965
-0.07 (-0.9%)
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 Cap847.78M
Revenue(TTM)279.21M
Net Income(TTM)101.92M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10 (23.51%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio1.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.55% |
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)3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.04 | ||
| P/S | 3.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.28 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.83%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY12.44%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY18.94%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.94%
SpS2.67
BVpS11.08
TBVpS11.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.63
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 FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BBDC.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 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.