OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:OCSL - US67401P4054 - Common Stock
13.05 USD
+0.13 (+1.01%)
OCSL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. OCSL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. OCSL is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. These ratings could make OCSL a good candidate for value investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
OCSL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year OCSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
OCSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years OCSL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.56%, OCSL is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.51% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 3.13%, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 68.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
OCSL has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.63%) than 80.59% of its industry peers.
OCSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.58%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.63%) for OCSL is above the 3 year average (7.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.13% | ||
| ROIC | 7.63% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)4.66%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.11%
1.3 Margins
OCSL has a Profit Margin (13.84%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
OCSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
OCSL has a Operating Margin of 85.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OCSL outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OCSL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.46%, OCSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.81% of the companies in the same industry.
OCSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 85.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 80.46% |
OM growth 3Y8.51%
OM growth 5Y3.22%
PM growth 3Y-48.84%
PM growth 5Y-29.23%
GM growth 3Y7.03%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
OCSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
OCSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for OCSL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
OCSL has an Altman-Z score of 0.51. This is a bad value and indicates that OCSL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.51, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 63.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
OCSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.49. This is a neutral value as OCSL would need 4.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.49, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.84% of the companies in the same industry.
OCSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating OCSL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.98, OCSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
OCSL has a Current Ratio of 4.61. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.61, OCSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.19% of the companies in the same industry.
OCSL has a Quick Ratio of 4.61. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
OCSL's Quick ratio of 4.61 is amongst the best of the industry. OCSL outperforms 88.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
OCSL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -16.96%.
OCSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 35.40% yearly.
OCSL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.07%.
OCSL shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.91% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.96%
EPS 3Y32.9%
EPS 5Y35.4%
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
Revenue growth 5Y20.91%
Sales Q2Q%-20.74%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, OCSL will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -10.58% on average per year.
OCSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -6.94% yearly.
EPS Next Y-19.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.94%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.83, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
87.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of OCSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say OCSL is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.29 indicates a reasonable valuation of OCSL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OCSL to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.99), we can say OCSL is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
OCSL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OCSL is cheaper than 87.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of OCSL may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as OCSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OCSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.33, OCSL pays a better dividend. On top of this OCSL pays more dividend than 90.30% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.65% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of OCSL grows each year by 14.84%, which is quite nice.
OCSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
OCSL pays out 341.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
OCSL's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP341.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
NASDAQ:OCSL (10/14/2025, 8:05:11 PM)
13.05
+0.13 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.9%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap1.15B
Analysts73.33
Price Target14.03 (7.51%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.65% |
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.84%
DP341.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.15%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.73%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.62%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.22%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.59%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.2%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.06%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.29 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.56 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY14.64%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY12.07%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY28.06%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY28.06%
SpS3.79
BVpS16.76
TBVpS16.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.89% | ||
| OM | 85.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 80.46% | ||
| FCFM | 96.52% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)4.66%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.11%
ROICexc(3y)7.46%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)7.47%
ROICexgc(5y)6.27%
ROCE(3y)9.2%
ROCE(5y)7.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.64%
OM growth 3Y8.51%
OM growth 5Y3.22%
PM growth 3Y-48.84%
PM growth 5Y-29.23%
GM growth 3Y7.03%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 697.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.51 |
F-Score6
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)101.57%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.96%
EPS 3Y32.9%
EPS 5Y35.4%
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
EPS Next Y-19.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
Revenue growth 5Y20.91%
Sales Q2Q%-20.74%
Revenue Next Year-18%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.27%
EBIT growth 3Y32.55%
EBIT growth 5Y24.8%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y529.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-38.44%
OCF growth 1Y529.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-38.44%