GOLUB CAPITAL BDC INC (GBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:GBDC • US38173M1027
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-0.04 (-0.31%)
At close: Feb 12, 2026
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After Hours: 2/12/2026, 5:48:35 PM
GBDC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- GBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 has a Return On Assets (3.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- GBDC has a Return On Equity (8.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- GBDC's Return On Invested Capital of 3.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GBDC outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| 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 84.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GBDC has grown nicely.
- GBDC has a Operating Margin of 46.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GBDC outperforms 83.19% of its industry peers.
- GBDC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- GBDC has a Gross Margin (48.85%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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. 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.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, 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 0.64, GBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.96% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (10.31) than 63.03% of its industry peers.
- GBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 62.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.31 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.64 |
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.63, GBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.85% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.63 indicates that GBDC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- GBDC's Quick ratio of 1.63 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GBDC outperforms 71.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- GBDC shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.42%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, GBDC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.20% on average per year.
- 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
- 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 Y3.62%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y-7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.33%
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.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of GBDC.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- GBDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.67.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.56 indicates a reasonable valuation of GBDC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: GBDC is cheaper than 75.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say GBDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GBDC is valued cheaper than 84.03% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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)2.81
PEG (5Y)3.18
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- GBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.26%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.12, GBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- GBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.26% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of GBDC grows each year by 15.32%, which is quite nice.
- 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
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-3.27%
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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 Owners44.72%
Inst Owner Change1.63%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.35B
Revenue(TTM)857.08M
Net Income(TTM)330.58M
Analysts83.33
Price Target15.3 (20.38%)
Short Float %2.29%
Short Ratio3.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.32%
DP104.18%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.56 | ||
| P/S | 3.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.07 | ||
| P/B | 0.86 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.25
EY9.83%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY10.46%
FCF(TTM)1.8
FCFY14.14%
OCF(TTM)1.8
OCFY14.14%
SpS3.26
BVpS14.85
TBVpS14.85
PEG (NY)2.81
PEG (5Y)3.18
Graham Number20.44
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 | 0.64 |
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 Y3.62%
EPS Next 2Y-3.24%
EPS Next 3Y-3.27%
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-7.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.33%
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 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.
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 10.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.86.
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 104.18%.