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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BBDC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US06759L1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

9.52  +0.12 (+1.28%)

After market: 9.52 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BBDC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBDC was compared to 233 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 is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
BBDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BBDC has always been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

BBDC has a Return On Assets of 3.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBDC outperforms 59.66% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Return On Equity of 8.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 52.79% of its industry peers.
BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.84%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.84%) for BBDC is above the 3 year average (3.78%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.54%
ROE 8.32%
ROIC 3.84%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BBDC (35.21%) is better than 79.83% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BBDC's Operating Margin of 46.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 79.83% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BBDC (50.11%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 46.95%
PM (TTM) 35.21%
GM 50.11%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BBDC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BBDC has more shares outstanding
BBDC has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
BBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingBBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.32, we must say that BBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.32, BBDC is not doing good in the industry: 71.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
BBDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.84. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BBDC would need 13.84 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.84, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BBDC (1.27) is worse than 63.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 13.84
Altman-Z 0.32
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

BBDC has a Current Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BBDC has a Current ratio of 1.71. This is in the better half of the industry: BBDC outperforms 66.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that BBDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
BBDC has a Quick ratio of 1.71. This is in the better half of the industry: BBDC outperforms 66.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.71
BBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for BBDC have decreased by 0.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BBDC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.87% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.77% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BBDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.50% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%

3.2 Future

BBDC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.87% yearly.
BBDC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.44%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.36%
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 2014 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 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBDC.
85.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBDC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.28, the valuation of BBDC can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBDC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 81.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.76. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.87
Fwd PE 9.28
BBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 77.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.15
EV/EBITDA N/A
BBDC Per share dataBBDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 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 -8.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.21%, BBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.10, BBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.21%

5.2 History

The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.18%!
BBDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)14.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
BBDC Yearly Dividends per shareBBDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

BBDC pays out 116.47% 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.
DP116.47%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
BBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.52 0 (0%)

9.52

+0.12 (+1.28%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners40.97%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap1.00B
Analysts83.64
Price Target10.25 (7.67%)
Short Float %0.64%
Short Ratio1.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.21%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP116.47%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date09-03 2025-09-03 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-7.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)1.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.16%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.45%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)1.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.65%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.03%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.61%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.06%
PT rev (1m)-3.83%
PT rev (3m)-7.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.87
Fwd PE 9.28
P/S 3.57
P/FCF 9.15
P/OCF 9.15
P/B 0.84
P/tB 0.84
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY12.71%
EPS(NY)1.03
Fwd EY10.78%
FCF(TTM)1.04
FCFY10.93%
OCF(TTM)1.04
OCFY10.93%
SpS2.67
BVpS11.29
TBVpS11.29
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.53
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.54%
ROE 8.32%
ROCE 4.87%
ROIC 3.84%
ROICexc 3.99%
ROICexgc 4.11%
OM 46.95%
PM (TTM) 35.21%
GM 50.11%
FCFM 39%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.04%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 13.84
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.88
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 110.78%
Current Ratio 1.71
Quick Ratio 1.71
Altman-Z 0.32
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)669.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
EPS Next Y-15.44%
EPS Next 2Y-9.03%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.77%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%
Revenue Next Year-7.43%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.1%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y736.02%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y736.02%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A