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.
- In multiple years GBDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- GBDC has a better Return On Assets (3.72%) than 61.09% 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's Profit Margin of 38.57% is amongst the best of the industry. GBDC outperforms 84.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBDC has grown nicely.
- GBDC's Operating Margin of 46.26% is amongst the best of the industry. GBDC outperforms 84.52% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 48.85%, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.65% 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 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
- 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.
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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 0.67, GBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.31. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GBDC would need 10.31 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.31, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- GBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of GBDC (1.25) is worse than 62.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.67 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- GBDC has a Current 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 Current ratio (1.63) than 70.29% 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's Quick ratio of 1.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GBDC outperforms 70.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. GBDC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for GBDC have decreased by -9.42% in the last year.
- 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 quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.80% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 23.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. GBDC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.04 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 62.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38, the valuation of GBDC can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 67.78% 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 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.66% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GBDC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| 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)3.45
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
5. GBDC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.08%, GBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- GBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.53.
- GBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.08% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of GBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.32%!
- GBDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- GBDC pays out 104.18% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP104.18%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-1.76%
GBDC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
13.8
+0.1 (+0.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength31.68
Industry Growth53.42
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners47.27%
Inst Owner Change0.34%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.63B
Revenue(TTM)857.08M
Net Income(TTM)330.58M
Analysts83.33
Price Target14.69 (6.45%)
Short Float %5.97%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.08% |
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%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 | ||
| P/S | 4.24 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 0.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY9.06%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY13.03%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY13.03%
SpS3.26
BVpS14.85
TBVpS14.85
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.45
Graham Number20.4371 (48.09%)
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 | 0.67 |
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%.