BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:BBDC • US06759L1035
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8.36 USD
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years BBDC has been profitable.
- BBDC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.87%, BBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.78%, BBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.72% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.70%) which 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 7.15%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 36.50%, BBDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- BBDC's Operating Margin of 43.56% is fine compared to the rest 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.
- 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
- The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.29, BBDC is doing worse than 67.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 62.40% 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.
- BBDC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: BBDC underperforms 61.16% 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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.63, BBDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC has a Quick Ratio of 3.63. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- BBDC has a better Quick ratio (3.63) than 83.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.63 |
3. BBDC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- BBDC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.68%.
- BBDC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 11.50% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.43% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 31.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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.
- BBDC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.29% yearly.
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
- BBDC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.46.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 78.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.79.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.30, the valuation of BBDC can be described as reasonable.
- BBDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBDC is cheaper than 79.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- BBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 84.30% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBDC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| 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)0.65
EPS Next 2Y-9.13%
EPS Next 3Y-6.41%
5. BBDC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.81%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.96, 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 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.83%!
- 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)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 (3/19/2026, 10:07:09 AM)
8.36
+0.05 (+0.6%)
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 Change5.05%
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap875.38M
Revenue(TTM)279.21M
Net Income(TTM)101.92M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10 (19.62%)
Short Float %1.4%
Short Ratio1.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.81% |
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 | 7.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.3 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.75 | ||
| P/tB | 0.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.4%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY12.05%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY18.34%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY18.34%
SpS2.67
BVpS11.08
TBVpS11.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.65
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
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.