BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BCSF - US05684B1070 - Common Stock
14.3 USD
+0.11 (+0.78%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BCSF. BCSF was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BCSF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. BCSF is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BCSF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BCSF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
BCSF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BCSF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.43%, BCSF is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.23% of the companies in the same industry.
BCSF has a Return On Equity (8.25%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BCSF has a Return On Invested Capital (3.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BCSF is below the industry average of 6.96%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 8.25% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)10.26%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
1.3 Margins
BCSF's Profit Margin of 33.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BCSF outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
BCSF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BCSF has a better Operating Margin (46.62%) than 84.39% of its industry peers.
BCSF's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.18%, BCSF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BCSF has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.45% | ||
| GM | 50.18% |
OM growth 3Y2.21%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-12.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.82%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BCSF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BCSF has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BCSF has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
BCSF has an Altman-Z score of 0.60. This is a bad value and indicates that BCSF is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.60, BCSF is doing worse than 60.34% of the companies in the same industry.
BCSF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BCSF's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BCSF is outperformed by 66.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.31 indicates that BCSF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.31, BCSF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.45% of the companies in the same industry.
BCSF has a Quick Ratio of 1.31. This is a normal value and indicates that BCSF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BCSF has a better Quick ratio (1.31) than 63.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BCSF shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.06%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.38% on average over the past years.
BCSF shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.41%.
The Revenue has been growing by 8.14% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.06%
EPS 3Y15.4%
EPS 5Y5.38%
EPS Q2Q%-15.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y14.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.21%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.38% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.03% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.22%
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
BCSF is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.37.
BCSF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. BCSF is cheaper than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BCSF to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say BCSF is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.60, the valuation of BCSF can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BCSF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.79. BCSF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as BCSF's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.19%, BCSF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.60, BCSF pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
BCSF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BCSF has a limited annual growth rate of 2.77%.
BCSF has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BCSF has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.77%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
BCSF pays out 156.46% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BCSF's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP156.46%
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
NYSE:BCSF (11/26/2025, 11:18:25 AM)
14.3
+0.11 (+0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.3%
Inst Owner Change3.74%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap927.64M
Revenue(TTM)278.35M
Net Income(TTM)93.11M
Analysts77.78
Price Target15.47 (8.18%)
Short Float %0.82%
Short Ratio1.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 12.19% |
Yearly Dividend1.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.77%
DP156.46%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)4.72%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)7.71%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.94%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.72%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.42%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.75%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.04%
PT rev (1m)-6.19%
PT rev (3m)-6.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)6.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.6 | ||
| P/S | 3.33 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.94
EY13.57%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY11.63%
FCF(TTM)-0.27
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.27
OCFYN/A
SpS4.29
BVpS17.4
TBVpS17.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.37
Graham Number27.56
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.43% | ||
| ROE | 8.25% | ||
| ROCE | 4.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4% | ||
| OM | 46.62% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.45% | ||
| GM | 50.18% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)10.26%
ROE(5y)8.49%
ROIC(3y)4.13%
ROIC(5y)3.56%
ROICexc(3y)4.22%
ROICexc(5y)3.66%
ROICexgc(3y)4.24%
ROICexgc(5y)3.67%
ROCE(3y)5.23%
ROCE(5y)4.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y15.38%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.17%
ROICexc growth 3Y15.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.09%
OM growth 3Y2.21%
OM growth 5Y2.08%
PM growth 3Y-12.39%
PM growth 5Y-3.82%
GM growth 3Y2.62%
GM growth 5Y2.37%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.33 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
F-Score2
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.06%
EPS 3Y15.4%
EPS 5Y5.38%
EPS Q2Q%-15.09%
EPS Next Y-9.22%
EPS Next 2Y-10.81%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.41%
Revenue growth 3Y14.03%
Revenue growth 5Y8.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.21%
Revenue Next Year-4.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.91%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.43%
EBIT growth 3Y16.55%
EBIT growth 5Y10.39%
EBIT Next Year688.74%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-113.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-113.17%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN / BCSF FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to BCSF.
Can you provide the valuation status for BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN?
BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BCSF stock?
The financial health rating of BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF) is 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BAIN CAPITAL SPECIALTY FINAN (BCSF) is expected to decline by -9.22% in the next year.