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OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

12.84 USD
+0.08 (+0.63%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:00:02 PM
12.8 USD
-0.04 (-0.31%)
Pre-Market: 12/31/2025, 8:16:11 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to OCSL. OCSL was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. OCSL has an average financial health and profitability rating. OCSL is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of OCSL (1.13%) is worse than 64.26% of its industry peers.
OCSL has a Return On Equity of 2.31%. This is in the lower half of the industry: OCSL underperforms 69.36% 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for OCSL is in line with the industry average of 7.07%.
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 2015 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 Gross Margin of 80.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. OCSL outperforms 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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.45, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.45, OCSL is doing worse than 62.55% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OCSL is 6.51, which is on the high side as it means it would take OCSL, 6.51 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OCSL (6.51) is better than 65.96% of its industry peers.
OCSL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.01. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
OCSL has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.01
Debt/FCF 6.51
Altman-Z 0.45
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

OCSL has a Current Ratio of 2.42. This indicates that OCSL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
OCSL has a Current ratio of 2.42. This is in the better half 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.
OCSL's Quick ratio of 2.42 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL outperforms 78.72% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

OCSL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.08%.
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.
Looking at the last year, OCSL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -17.00% in the last year.
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)-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

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.
Based on estimates for the next years, OCSL will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.68% on average per year.
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 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

OCSL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.30.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaper than 84.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.77. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of OCSL.
82.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.35, OCSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.3
Fwd PE 8.29
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

83.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.95
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.
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)2.57
EPS Next 2Y-6.07%
EPS Next 3Y-6.73%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

OCSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.60%, which is a nice return.
OCSL's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.65.
OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.6%

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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

OCSL pays out 436.91% 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.
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 2015 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 (12/30/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

Premarket: 12.8 -0.04 (-0.31%)

12.84

+0.08 (+0.63%)

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 Owners39.06%
Inst Owner Change-3.61%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap1.13B
Revenue(TTM)316.80M
Net Income(TTM)33.92M
Analysts73.33
Price Target13.98 (8.88%)
Short Float %2.17%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.6%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.02%
DP436.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-15 2025-12-15 (0.4)
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)0.8%
PT rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.3
Fwd PE 8.29
P/S 3.57
P/FCF 4.95
P/OCF 4.95
P/B 0.77
P/tB 0.77
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.76
EY13.71%
EPS(NY)1.55
Fwd EY12.07%
FCF(TTM)2.59
FCFY20.19%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY20.19%
SpS3.6
BVpS16.64
TBVpS16.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.57
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 0.45
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO?

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 expected EPS growth for OCSL stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is expected to decline by -11.98% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for OCSL stock?

The dividend rating of OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 436.91%.