OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:OCSL • US67401P4054

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At close: Mar 6, 2026
11.98 USD
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After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to OCSL. OCSL was compared to 238 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. OCSL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OCSL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • OCSL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of OCSL (1.04%) is worse than 65.13% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL's Return On Equity of 2.25% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL is outperformed by 67.23% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.67%, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.05% 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 7.26%.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 (10.58%) than 60.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of OCSL has declined.
  • OCSL has a Operating Margin of 84.39%. This is amongst the best in 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 81.78% is amongst the best of the industry. OCSL outperforms 86.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OCSL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
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. OCSL Health Analysis

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.
  • 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 0.35, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • OCSL has a worse Altman-Z score (0.35) than 65.55% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 1668.42. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as OCSL would need 1668.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • OCSL has a Debt to FCF ratio (1668.42) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that OCSL has dependencies on debt financing.
  • OCSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.12
Debt/FCF 1668.42
Altman-Z 0.35
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 2.24 indicates that OCSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.24, OCSL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OCSL has a Quick Ratio of 2.24. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.24, OCSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.24
Quick Ratio 2.24
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. OCSL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for OCSL have decreased strongly by -25.91% in the last year.
  • 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 -6.73% 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-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.02%
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. OCSL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.03, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
  • 79.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • OCSL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.29.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.38, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.57. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.03
Fwd PE 7.38
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

  • OCSL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1046.13
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

  • 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)2.48
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%

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5. OCSL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.71%, OCSL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.33, OCSL pays a better dividend. On top of this OCSL pays more dividend than 85.71% 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.71%

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 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 428.99% 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.
DP428.99%
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

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OCSL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO

NASDAQ:OCSL (3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 11.98 +0.52 (+4.54%)

11.46

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners39.53%
Inst Owner Change4.9%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.02%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)305.25M
Net Income(TTM)32.29M
Analysts51.67
Price Target13.53 (18.06%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.71%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
DP428.99%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-16
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)-3.22%
PT rev (3m)-2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.35%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.03
Fwd PE 7.38
P/S 3.31
P/FCF 1046.13
P/OCF 1046.13
P/B 0.7
P/tB 0.7
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY14.22%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY13.55%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.1%
OCF(TTM)0.01
OCFY0.1%
SpS3.47
BVpS16.3
TBVpS16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.48
Graham Number24.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 0.35
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-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-17.57%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y17.23%
Sales Q2Q%-13.33%
Revenue Next Year-5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.64%
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 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 5 / 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 7.03 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.7.


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 428.99%.