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GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

13.5 USD
-0.05 (-0.37%)
Last: 12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM
13.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GBDC. GBDC was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While GBDC is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
In the past 5 years GBDC has always been profitable.
In multiple years GBDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

GBDC has a better Return On Assets (4.20%) than 65.53% of its industry peers.
GBDC has a Return On Equity of 9.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBDC outperforms 57.87% of its industry peers.
GBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.53%) which 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10

1.3 Margins

GBDC has a better Profit Margin (43.25%) than 88.09% of its industry peers.
GBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 45.57%, GBDC belongs to the top 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 54.89% of the companies in the same industry.
GBDC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 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

There is no outstanding debt for GBDC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
GBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingGBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that GBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
GBDC has a Altman-Z score (0.66) 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 1.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: GBDC underperforms 62.98% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.23
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.66
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 2015 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.
GBDC has a Current ratio (0.97) which 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2015 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.
Looking at the last year, GBDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 20.16%.
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)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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.33% on average over the next years.
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 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.51, the valuation of GBDC can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of GBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GBDC is cheaper than 74.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.12, the valuation of GBDC can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GBDC is cheaper than 77.02% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. GBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.51
Fwd PE 9.12
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
GBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.27% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)2.97
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 11.62%, GBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.65.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, GBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.62%

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 2015 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 2015 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 (12/29/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 13.5 0 (0%)

13.5

-0.05 (-0.37%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners44.47%
Inst Owner Change5.56%
Ins Owners6.4%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.56B
Revenue(TTM)870.78M
Net Income(TTM)376.65M
Analysts81.82
Price Target15.3 (13.33%)
Short Float %2.61%
Short Ratio3.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.62%
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
DP97.76%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.39)
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)-1.64%
PT rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.66%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.51
Fwd PE 9.12
P/S 4.08
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.89
P/tB 0.89
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY10.52%
EPS(NY)1.48
Fwd EY10.96%
FCF(TTM)-0.43
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.43
OCFYN/A
SpS3.31
BVpS15.12
TBVpS15.12
PEG (NY)2.25
PEG (5Y)2.97
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 0.66
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC?

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.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for GBDC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) is expected to grow by 4.23% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for GBDC stock?

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