OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:OCSL • US67401P4054

Current stock price

12.86 USD
+0.24 (+1.9%)
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12.8783 USD
+0.02 (+0.14%)
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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.

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1. OCSL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • OCSL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year OCSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years OCSL has been profitable.
  • 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.04%, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 61.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Return On Equity of OCSL (2.25%) is worse than 64.85% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: OCSL outperforms 71.13% of its industry peers.
  • 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 7.28%.
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 10.58%, OCSL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OCSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 84.39%, OCSL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OCSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • OCSL has a Gross Margin of 81.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OCSL outperforms 87.03% of its industry peers.
  • OCSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • The number of shares outstanding for OCSL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
  • 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 0.39, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 0.39, OCSL is not doing good in the industry: 68.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • OCSL has a Debt to FCF ratio (1668.42) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • OCSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • OCSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.12
Debt/FCF 1668.42
Altman-Z 0.39
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

  • 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 has a Current ratio of 2.24. This is in the better half of the industry: OCSL outperforms 77.41% of its industry peers.
  • 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 77.41% 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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.84% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue for OCSL has decreased by -17.57% in the past year. This is quite bad
  • 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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, OCSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.02% on average per year.
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.
  • 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. OCSL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.89 indicates a rather cheap valuation of OCSL.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • OCSL is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.55.
  • OCSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. OCSL is cheaper than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.41, OCSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.89
Fwd PE 8.55
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as OCSL.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1173.93
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • OCSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.78
EPS Next 2Y-7.57%
EPS Next 3Y-6.29%

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5. OCSL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • OCSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.68%, which is a nice return.
  • OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.46. OCSL pays more dividend than 81.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.68%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of OCSL grows each year by 9.02%, 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)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

  • 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 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 (5/1/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 12.8783 +0.02 (+0.14%)

12.86

+0.24 (+1.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength31.06
Industry Growth53.42
Earnings (Last)02-04
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners46.74%
Inst Owner Change2.8%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)305.25M
Net Income(TTM)32.29M
Analysts51.67
Price Target13.48 (4.82%)
Short Float %3.96%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.68%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.89
Fwd PE 8.55
P/S 3.71
P/FCF 1173.93
P/OCF 1173.93
P/B 0.79
P/tB 0.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.63
EY12.67%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY11.69%
FCF(TTM)0.01
FCFY0.09%
OCF(TTM)0.01
OCFY0.09%
SpS3.47
BVpS16.3
TBVpS16.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.78
Graham Number24.4527 (90.15%)
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 0.39
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 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.


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.