BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:BBDC • US06759L1035

8.57 USD
-0.01 (-0.12%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
8.32 USD
-0.25 (-2.92%)
Pre-Market: 3/4/2026, 8:48:04 AM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BBDC. BBDC was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BBDC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. BBDC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BBDC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BBDC has been profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years BBDC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

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 60.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of BBDC (8.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BBDC's Return On Invested Capital of 3.70% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 52.52% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.27%.
Industry RankSector 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%
BBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • BBDC has a Profit Margin of 36.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 80.67% of its industry peers.
  • BBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • BBDC has a better Operating Margin (43.56%) than 78.57% 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 has a Gross Margin of 46.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BBDC outperforms 51.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBDC has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
BBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 -100

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2. BBDC Health Analysis

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 is higher compared to a year ago.
BBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingBBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.30, we must say that BBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of BBDC (0.30) is worse than 68.07% 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.91, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF 8.91
Altman-Z 0.3
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 2025 0 500M 1B

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 better Current ratio (3.63) than 82.77% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of BBDC (3.63) is better than 83.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.63
Quick Ratio 3.63
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 2025 100M 200M 300M

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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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.73% on average per year.
  • BBDC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -8.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-11.11%
EPS Next 2Y-10.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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. BBDC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.65 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBDC.
  • BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BBDC is cheaper than 75.21% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.61, 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 77.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.65
Fwd PE 8.61
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

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BBDC is valued cheaper than 84.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.61
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

  • BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.73% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y-10.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. BBDC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.85%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.44, 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.85%

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.
  • As BBDC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
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 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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-10.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2025 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
BBDC Dividend Payout.BBDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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BBDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BARINGS BDC INC

NYSE:BBDC (3/3/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 8.32 -0.25 (-2.92%)

8.57

-0.01 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners42.88%
Inst Owner Change5.05%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap901.22M
Revenue(TTM)279.21M
Net Income(TTM)101.92M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10 (16.69%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio1.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.85%
Yearly Dividend1.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP122.88%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-04
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)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.54%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.65
Fwd PE 8.61
P/S 3.23
P/FCF 5.61
P/OCF 5.61
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY13.07%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY11.62%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY17.81%
OCF(TTM)1.53
OCFY17.81%
SpS2.66
BVpS11.04
TBVpS11.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number16.68
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.3
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-11.11%
EPS Next 2Y-10.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.43%
Revenue growth 3Y8.42%
Revenue growth 5Y31.5%
Sales Q2Q%-3.76%
Revenue Next Year-7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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

What is the fundamental rating for BBDC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BBDC.


Can you provide the valuation status for BARINGS BDC INC?

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 -11.11% in the next year.