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.
- In the past year GBDC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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's Return On Assets of 3.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GBDC outperforms 61.09% of its industry peers.
- GBDC has a Return On Equity (8.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.56%, GBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.86% of the companies in the same 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
- The Profit Margin of GBDC (38.57%) is better than 84.52% of its industry peers.
- GBDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- GBDC has a better Operating Margin (46.26%) than 84.52% of its industry peers.
- GBDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- GBDC has a Gross Margin of 48.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GBDC outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
- 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 0.68. This is a bad value and indicates that GBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of GBDC (0.68) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- GBDC has a Debt to FCF ratio (10.31) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that GBDC has dependencies on debt 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 | 0.68 |
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 70.29% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that GBDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of GBDC (1.63) is better than 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.
- GBDC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.20% yearly.
- GBDC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.80%.
- GBDC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 23.84% yearly.
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
- GBDC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.76% yearly.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.04, which indicates a very decent valuation of GBDC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 62.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.38 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBDC.
- GBDC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GBDC is cheaper than 67.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.36, GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.66% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- GBDC has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
- GBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.64%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.46, GBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, GBDC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.64% |
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
- 104.18% 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.
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/amc
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 Target14.79 (7.17%)
Short Float %5.97%
Short Ratio5.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.64% |
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)0.69%
PT rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.32%
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 | 0.68 |
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%.