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GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:GSBD - US38147U1079 - Common Stock

9.41 USD
+0.01 (+0.11%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
9.44 USD
+0.03 (+0.32%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GSBD. GSBD was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GSBD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GSBD is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • GSBD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • GSBD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • GSBD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • GSBD had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
GSBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSBD 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 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.93%, GSBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 9.15%, GSBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of GSBD (4.69%) is better than 62.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GSBD is in line with the industry average of 7.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.93%
ROE 9.15%
ROIC 4.69%
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)6.63%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)5.51%
ROIC(5y)4.92%
GSBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • GSBD's Profit Margin of 34.72% is amongst the best of the industry. GSBD outperforms 80.17% of its industry peers.
  • GSBD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of GSBD (51.12%) is better than 89.45% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSBD has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of GSBD (53.81%) is better than 62.45% of its industry peers.
  • GSBD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 51.12%
PM (TTM) 34.72%
GM 53.81%
OM growth 3Y-5.28%
OM growth 5Y1.45%
PM growth 3Y-36.09%
PM growth 5Y-10%
GM growth 3Y-4.71%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
GSBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for GSBD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, GSBD has more shares outstanding
  • GSBD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSBD Yearly Shares OutstandingGSBD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GSBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.46, we must say that GSBD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.46, GSBD is doing worse than 62.45% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of GSBD is 5.00, which is a neutral value as it means it would take GSBD, 5.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.00, GSBD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.27 is on the high side and indicates that GSBD has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.27, GSBD is not doing good in the industry: 63.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.27
Debt/FCF 5
Altman-Z 0.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GSBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • GSBD has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that GSBD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.34, GSBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • GSBD has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that GSBD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.34, GSBD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.34
Quick Ratio 1.34
GSBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • GSBD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.66%.
  • GSBD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.14% yearly.
  • GSBD shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.05%.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 24.15% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.66%
EPS 3Y4.48%
EPS 5Y2.14%
EPS Q2Q%-31.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.05%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y24.15%
Sales Q2Q%-17.04%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, GSBD will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -17.40% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.41% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-31.44%
EPS Next 2Y-22.43%
EPS Next 3Y-17.4%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-13.51%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.41%
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.
GSBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
GSBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.60, the valuation of GSBD can be described as very cheap.
  • 89.45% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSBD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of GSBD to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.21), we can say GSBD is valued rather cheaply.
  • GSBD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.14.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSBD is valued cheaper than 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSBD to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.98), we can say GSBD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.6
Fwd PE 7.14
GSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSBD is valued cheaper than 90.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.91
EV/EBITDA N/A
GSBD Per share dataGSBD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • GSBD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as GSBD's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y-22.43%
EPS Next 3Y-17.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.62%, GSBD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, GSBD pays a better dividend. On top of this GSBD pays more dividend than 87.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, GSBD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.62%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of GSBD has a limited annual growth rate of 0.10%.
  • GSBD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • GSBD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
GSBD Yearly Dividends per shareGSBD 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

  • GSBD pays out 169.14% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • GSBD's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP169.14%
EPS Next 2Y-22.43%
EPS Next 3Y-17.4%
GSBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M
GSBD Dividend Payout.GSBD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GSBD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC / GSBD FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for GSBD stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to GSBD.


What is the valuation status of GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) stock?

GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for GSBD stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) is 5.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.74.


How financially healthy is GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC?

The financial health rating of GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) is 3 / 10.