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OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

12.91 USD
+0.01 (+0.08%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:13:34 PM
12.9399 USD
+0.03 (+0.23%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:13:34 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, OCSL scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. OCSL was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. OCSL has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. OCSL has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year OCSL was profitable.
In the past year OCSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
OCSL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
OCSL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of 1.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL is outperformed by 63.83% of its industry peers.
OCSL has a worse Return On Equity (2.31%) than 69.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.19%, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.15% of the companies in the same industry.
OCSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.64%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.17%.
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 Profit Margin of 10.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OCSL outperforms 42.13% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OCSL has declined.
OCSL has a Operating Margin of 85.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OCSL outperforms 99.15% of its industry peers.
OCSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
OCSL has a better Gross Margin (80.24%) than 85.11% 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

Compared to 1 year ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
OCSL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
OCSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 0.46, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OCSL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.46) than 61.28% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.51, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.96% of the companies in the same industry.
OCSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
OCSL's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL outperforms 48.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z 0.46
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 78.72% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.42, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Measured over the past 5 years, OCSL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.84% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -6.73% on average over the next years.
OCSL is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.68% yearly.
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.
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.
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 7.34, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of OCSL indicates a rather cheap valuation: OCSL is cheaper than 85.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OCSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.33, which indicates a very decent valuation of OCSL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaper than 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.34
Fwd PE 8.33
OCSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsOCSL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 83.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.98
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

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 -6.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.58
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 12.40%, OCSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.19, OCSL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, OCSL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.4%

5.2 History

The dividend of OCSL is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.02%!
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
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.
OCSL's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. 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

NASDAQ:OCSL (1/9/2026, 8:13:34 PM)

After market: 12.9399 +0.03 (+0.23%)

12.91

+0.01 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02
Inst Owners39.53%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap1.14B
Revenue(TTM)316.80M
Net Income(TTM)33.92M
Analysts72.31
Price Target13.98 (8.29%)
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.4%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
DP436.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.47%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(2)1.86%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(4)1.86%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.95%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.73%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.99%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.63%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.59%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.13%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.3%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.3%
PT rev (1m)0.06%
PT rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.34
Fwd PE 8.33
P/S 3.59
P/FCF 4.98
P/OCF 4.98
P/B 0.78
P/tB 0.78
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY13.63%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY12%
FCF(TTM)2.59
FCFY20.08%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY20.08%
SpS3.6
BVpS16.64
TBVpS16.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.58
Graham Number25.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.13%
ROE 2.31%
ROCE 9.1%
ROIC 7.19%
ROICexc 7.39%
ROICexgc 7.41%
OM 85.02%
PM (TTM) 10.71%
GM 80.24%
FCFM 72.09%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.51
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.44
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 673.27%
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
Altman-Z 0.46
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)300.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.08%
EPS 3Y-5.72%
EPS 5Y2.84%
EPS Q2Q%-27.27%
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y17.23%
Sales Q2Q%-18.35%
Revenue Next Year-5.13%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.3%
EBIT growth 3Y10.65%
EBIT growth 5Y22.34%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1097.17%
FCF growth 3Y116.84%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1097.17%
OCF growth 3Y116.84%
OCF growth 5YN/A

OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO / OCSL 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 7 / 10 to OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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

OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is 7.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.78.


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%.