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GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GBDC - US38173M1027 - Common Stock

13.69 USD
-0.12 (-0.87%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
13.69 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall GBDC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated GBDC against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GBDC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GBDC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GBDC was profitable.
GBDC had a negative 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.
GBDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGBDC 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 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.20%, GBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.53% of the companies in the same industry.
GBDC has a Return On Equity (9.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of GBDC (3.53%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 9.46%
ROIC 3.53%
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
GBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 43.25%, GBDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.09% of the companies in the same industry.
GBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 45.57%, GBDC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.55% of the companies in the same industry.
GBDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.12%, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.74% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 45.57%
PM (TTM) 43.25%
GM 48.12%
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%
GBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

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.
GBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingGBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
GBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

GBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that GBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
GBDC has a Altman-Z score (0.67) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.23. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GBDC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.23) than 61.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.67
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.97 indicates that GBDC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GBDC (0.97) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.97 indicates that GBDC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GBDC has a Quick ratio (0.97) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.97
GBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GBDC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.71%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.20% on average over the past years.
GBDC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 20.16%.
The Revenue has been growing by 23.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.71%
EPS 3Y16.42%
EPS 5Y3.2%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.16%
Revenue growth 3Y30.95%
Revenue growth 5Y23.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.93%

3.2 Future

GBDC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -3.27% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, GBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -5.33% on average per year.
EPS Next Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.33%
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.
GBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
GBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.64, the valuation of GBDC can be described as very reasonable.
GBDC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GBDC is cheaper than 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.25, the valuation of GBDC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 77.87% of the companies in the same industry.
GBDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.64
Fwd PE 9.25
GBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GBDC Per share dataGBDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates GBDC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
GBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.27% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)3.01
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.30%, GBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.19, GBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%

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.
GBDC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
GBDC Yearly Dividends per shareGBDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

97.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GBDC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of GBDC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.76%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
GBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M
GBDC Dividend Payout.GBDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GBDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC

NASDAQ:GBDC (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 13.69 0 (0%)

13.69

-0.12 (-0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners44.72%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.61B
Revenue(TTM)870.78M
Net Income(TTM)376.65M
Analysts81.82
Price Target15.3 (11.76%)
Short Float %2.48%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
DP97.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.18%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.33%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.04%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-28.26%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.68%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-21.1%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.9%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-20.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.64
Fwd PE 9.25
P/S 4.14
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.91
P/tB 0.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY10.37%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY10.81%
FCF(TTM)-0.43
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.43
OCFYN/A
SpS3.31
BVpS15.12
TBVpS15.12
PEG (NY)2.28
PEG (5Y)3.01
Graham Number21.98
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.2%
ROE 9.46%
ROCE 4.46%
ROIC 3.53%
ROICexc 3.53%
ROICexgc 3.54%
OM 45.57%
PM (TTM) 43.25%
GM 48.12%
FCFM N/A
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.42
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.97
Quick Ratio 0.97
Altman-Z 0.67
F-Score4
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)0.71%
EPS 3Y16.42%
EPS 5Y3.2%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y4.23%
EPS Next 2Y-2.99%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)20.16%
Revenue growth 3Y30.95%
Revenue growth 5Y23.84%
Sales Q2Q%-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-8.39%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.12%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.33%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.43%
EBIT growth 3Y26.87%
EBIT growth 5Y23.32%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-133.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-133.03%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC / GBDC 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 4 / 10 to GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GBDC stock?

GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) is 9.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.91.


Is the dividend of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.76%.