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OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:OCSL - US67401P4054 - Common Stock

12.47 USD
+0.04 (+0.32%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 4:30:02 PM
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After Hours: 1/29/2026, 4:30:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall OCSL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated OCSL against 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. OCSL has an average financial health and profitability rating. OCSL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OCSL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OCSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • OCSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years OCSL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
OCSL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFOCSL 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 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • OCSL has a Return On Assets of 1.13%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OCSL underperforms 67.93% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL has a Return On Equity of 2.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OCSL underperforms 69.62% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.19%, OCSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.90% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OCSL is in line with the industry average of 7.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.13%
ROE 2.31%
ROIC 7.19%
ROA(3y)2.2%
ROA(5y)3.34%
ROE(3y)4.65%
ROE(5y)6.87%
ROIC(3y)7.64%
ROIC(5y)6.6%
OCSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICOCSL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • OCSL has a worse Profit Margin (10.71%) than 61.18% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OCSL has declined.
  • OCSL's Operating Margin of 85.02% is amongst the best of the industry. OCSL outperforms 99.16% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • OCSL's Gross Margin of 80.24% is amongst the best of the industry. OCSL outperforms 84.81% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OCSL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 85.02%
PM (TTM) 10.71%
GM 80.24%
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%
OCSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsOCSL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 -50 100 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • OCSL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for OCSL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, OCSL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
OCSL Yearly Shares OutstandingOCSL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
OCSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsOCSL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.44, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • OCSL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.44) than 62.87% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.51. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as OCSL would need 6.51 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.51, OCSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01 is on the high side and indicates that OCSL has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.01, OCSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z 0.44
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
OCSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFOCSL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that OCSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • OCSL's Current ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL outperforms 78.48% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL has a Quick Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • OCSL has a better Quick ratio (2.42) than 78.48% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
OCSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesOCSL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for OCSL have decreased strongly by -21.08% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.84% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue for OCSL has decreased by -17.00% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • Measured over the past years, OCSL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.08%
EPS 3Y-5.72%
EPS 5Y2.84%
EPS Q2Q%-27.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y17.23%
Sales Q2Q%-18.35%

3.2 Future

  • OCSL is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -6.73% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.68% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
OCSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesOCSL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 100M 200M 300M
OCSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesOCSL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.09, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.86% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.39. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.05, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of OCSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: OCSL is cheaper than 84.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.72. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.09
Fwd PE 8.05
OCSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOCSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of OCSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: OCSL is cheaper than 86.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.81
EV/EBITDA N/A
OCSL Per share dataOCSL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • OCSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.73% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.49
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.41%, OCSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.88. OCSL pays more dividend than 83.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.41%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of OCSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.02%!
  • OCSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
OCSL Yearly Dividends per shareOCSL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 436.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by OCSL. 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.
DP436.91%
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%
OCSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendOCSL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M
OCSL Dividend Payout.OCSL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.OCSL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO / OCSL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO?

OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is 7.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.75.


Is the dividend of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 436.91%.