GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:GBDC • US38173M1027
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This GBDC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. GBDC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year GBDC was profitable.
- GBDC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- GBDC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: GBDC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- GBDC has a Return On Assets of 3.72%. This is in the better half of the industry: GBDC outperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of GBDC (8.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of GBDC (3.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.72% | ||
| ROE | 8.46% | ||
| ROIC | 3.56% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- GBDC has a better Profit Margin (38.57%) than 84.17% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBDC has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of GBDC (46.26%) is better than 84.58% of its industry peers.
- GBDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.85%, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBDC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 46.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.57% | ||
| GM | 48.85% |
OM growth 3Y-3.11%
OM growth 5Y-0.41%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y18.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.96%
2. GBDC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- GBDC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.65, we must say that GBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.65, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of GBDC is 10.31, which is on the high side as it means it would take GBDC, 10.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- GBDC has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.31) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that GBDC has dependencies on debt financing.
- GBDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GBDC is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.63 indicates that GBDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of GBDC (1.63) is better than 70.42% of its industry peers.
- GBDC has a Quick Ratio of 1.63. This is a normal value and indicates that GBDC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- GBDC has a better Quick ratio (1.63) than 70.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. GBDC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- GBDC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.42%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.20% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.80% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, GBDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 23.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.42%
EPS 3Y16.42%
EPS 5Y3.2%
EPS Q2Q%-40.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y30.95%
Revenue growth 5Y23.84%
Sales Q2Q%-5.89%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.76% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, GBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.42%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.53%
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. GBDC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.58 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBDC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GBDC is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.47), we can say GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.95, the valuation of GBDC can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- GBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of GBDC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.3
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
5. GBDC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.93%, GBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.46.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GBDC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.93% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.32%!
- GBDC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 104.18% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GBDC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- GBDC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP104.18%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
GBDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:GBDC (4/24/2026, 10:28:47 AM)
13.2239
+0.13 (+1.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners47.27%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.48B
Revenue(TTM)857.08M
Net Income(TTM)330.58M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.69 (11.09%)
Short Float %5.58%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
DP104.18%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-22.03%
Min EPS beat(2)-35.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.04%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-21.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-35.02%
Max EPS beat(4)-9.04%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-24.41%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.91%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-23.73%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.96%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.96%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.88%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.67%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.95 | ||
| P/S | 4.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.36 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY9.45%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY10.05%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY13.59%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY13.59%
SpS3.26
BVpS14.85
TBVpS14.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.3
Graham Number20.4371 (54.55%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.72% | ||
| ROE | 8.46% | ||
| ROCE | 4.51% | ||
| ROIC | 3.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.61% | ||
| OM | 46.26% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 38.57% | ||
| GM | 48.85% | ||
| FCFM | 55.2% |
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-3.11%
OM growth 5Y-0.41%
PM growth 3Y3.02%
PM growth 5Y18.69%
GM growth 3Y-3.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.96%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.13% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.65 |
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.42%
EPS 3Y16.42%
EPS 5Y3.2%
EPS Q2Q%-40.48%
EPS Next Y-5.42%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.8%
Revenue growth 3Y30.95%
Revenue growth 5Y23.84%
Sales Q2Q%-5.89%
Revenue Next Year-8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-6.88%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.19%
EBIT growth 3Y26.87%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y54.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y54.56%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC / GBDC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to GBDC.
What is the valuation status of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) stock?
GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) is expected to decline by -5.42% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) stock?
The dividend rating of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 104.18%.