OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:OCSL • US67401P4054
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11.97 USD
+0.12 (+1.01%)
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12.08 USD
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This OCSL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. OCSL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year OCSL was profitable.
- In the past year OCSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years OCSL has been profitable.
- OCSL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.04%, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 61.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- With a Return On Equity value of 2.25%, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 64.17% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- OCSL has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.67%) than 74.58% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OCSL is in line with the industry average of 7.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 2.25% | ||
| ROIC | 6.67% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)4.65%
ROE(5y)6.87%
ROIC(3y)7.64%
ROIC(5y)6.6%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 10.58%, OCSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- OCSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of OCSL (84.39%) is better than 99.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of OCSL has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.78%, OCSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- OCSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 84.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.58% | ||
| GM | 81.78% |
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y4.36%
PM growth 3Y-1.26%
PM growth 5Y-17.13%
GM growth 3Y3.15%
GM growth 5Y2.3%
2. OCSL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for OCSL has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.36, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- OCSL has a Altman-Z score of 0.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: OCSL underperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of OCSL is 1668.42, which is on the high side as it means it would take OCSL, 1668.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1668.42, OCSL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- OCSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- OCSL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1668.42 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- OCSL has a Current Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- OCSL's Current ratio of 2.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL outperforms 77.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.24 indicates that OCSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.24, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 |
3. OCSL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- OCSL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.91%.
- OCSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.84% yearly.
- OCSL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -17.57%.
- OCSL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.91%
EPS 3Y-5.72%
EPS 5Y2.84%
EPS Q2Q%-24.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y17.23%
Sales Q2Q%-13.33%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, OCSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.29% on average per year.
- OCSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.02% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.57%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.02%
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. OCSL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.34, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of OCSL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OCSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: OCSL is cheaper than 78.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, OCSL is valued rather cheaply.
- OCSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.96.
- 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- OCSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OCSL is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1092.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- OCSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as OCSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.59
EPS Next 2Y-7.57%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
5. OCSL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.50%, OCSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.74. OCSL pays more dividend than 80.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.5% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of OCSL grows each year by 9.02%, which is quite nice.
- OCSL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- OCSL pays out 428.99% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of OCSL has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP428.99%
EPS Next 2Y-7.57%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
OCSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
11.97
+0.12 (+1.01%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners46.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)305.25M
Net Income(TTM)32.29M
Analysts51.67
Price Target13.48 (12.61%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio4.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
DP428.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-16 2026-03-16 (0.4)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.87%
Min EPS beat(2)1.86%
Max EPS beat(2)5.87%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(4)5.87%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.13%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.35%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.92%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-6.03%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.38%
PT rev (1m)-0.35%
PT rev (3m)-3.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.96 | ||
| P/S | 3.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 1092.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 1092.68 | ||
| P/B | 0.73 | ||
| P/tB | 0.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY13.62%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY12.56%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.09%
OCF(TTM)0.01
OCFY0.09%
SpS3.47
BVpS16.3
TBVpS16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.59
Graham Number24.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.04% | ||
| ROE | 2.25% | ||
| ROCE | 8.44% | ||
| ROIC | 6.67% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.87% | ||
| OM | 84.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.58% | ||
| GM | 81.78% | ||
| FCFM | 0.32% |
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)4.65%
ROE(5y)6.87%
ROIC(3y)7.64%
ROIC(5y)6.6%
ROICexc(3y)7.88%
ROICexc(5y)6.76%
ROICexgc(3y)7.9%
ROICexgc(5y)6.78%
ROCE(3y)9.67%
ROCE(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.56%
OM growth 3Y3.93%
OM growth 5Y4.36%
PM growth 3Y-1.26%
PM growth 5Y-17.13%
GM growth 3Y3.15%
GM growth 5Y2.3%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1668.42 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 2.99% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.36 |
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)300.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.91%
EPS 3Y-5.72%
EPS 5Y2.84%
EPS Q2Q%-24.07%
EPS Next Y-15.47%
EPS Next 2Y-7.57%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y17.23%
Sales Q2Q%-13.33%
Revenue Next Year-5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.57%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.02%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.83%
EBIT growth 3Y10.65%
EBIT growth 5Y22.34%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-99.72%
FCF growth 3Y116.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-99.72%
OCF growth 3Y116.84%
OCF growth 5YN/A
OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO / OCSL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to OCSL.
What is the valuation status for OCSL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of OCSL stock?
OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for OCSL stock?
The financial health rating of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is 4 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is expected to decline by -15.47% in the next year.