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PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PTMN - US73688F2011 - Common Stock

12.27 USD
+0.17 (+1.4%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
12.49 USD
+0.22 (+1.79%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PTMN. PTMN was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PTMN have multiple concerns. PTMN 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

PTMN had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PTMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PTMN reported negative net income in multiple years.
PTMN had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
PTMN Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPTMN 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 0 50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

PTMN has a worse Return On Assets (-2.02%) than 79.58% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PTMN (-5.25%) is worse than 77.50% of its industry peers.
PTMN's Return On Invested Capital of 3.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PTMN outperforms 50.42% of its industry peers.
PTMN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.39%. This is below the industry average of 6.96%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.02%
ROE -5.25%
ROIC 3.82%
ROA(3y)-0.88%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)-2.35%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)4.39%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
PTMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPTMN Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of PTMN (37.26%) is better than 66.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PTMN has grown nicely.
PTMN has a Gross Margin (47.40%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PTMN has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 47.4%
OM growth 3Y-9.79%
OM growth 5Y17.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.14%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
PTMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPTMN Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PTMN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
PTMN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PTMN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PTMN Yearly Shares OutstandingPTMN Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2M 4M 6M 8M
PTMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPTMN Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.14, we must say that PTMN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.14, PTMN is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PTMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as PTMN would need 6.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.09, PTMN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.54 is on the high side and indicates that PTMN has dependencies on debt financing.
PTMN's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PTMN is outperformed by 72.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.54
Debt/FCF 6.09
Altman-Z -1.14
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PTMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPTMN Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

PTMN has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that PTMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.26, PTMN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
PTMN has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that PTMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.26, PTMN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
PTMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPTMN Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PTMN have decreased strongly by -33.53% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PTMN shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.58% on average per year.
The Revenue for PTMN has decreased by -21.53% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 18.69% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.53%
EPS 3Y-15.64%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.69%
Sales Q2Q%-22.69%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -13.32% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.26% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-21.77%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.62%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
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.
PTMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPTMN Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M
PTMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPTMN Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.58, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PTMN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PTMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: PTMN is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PTMN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.94 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PTMN.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PTMN indicates a rather cheap valuation: PTMN is cheaper than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.79, PTMN is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE 5.94
PTMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPTMN Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

PTMN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PTMN is cheaper than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.89
EV/EBITDA N/A
PTMN Per share dataPTMN EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PTMN's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.32% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 15.32%, PTMN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
PTMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.60. PTMN pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
PTMN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of PTMN decreases each year by -0.97%.
PTMN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PTMN has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.97%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
PTMN Yearly Dividends per sharePTMN Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

5.3 Sustainability

PTMN has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The Dividend Rate of PTMN has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-251.2%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
PTMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPTMN Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP

NASDAQ:PTMN (8/22/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 12.49 +0.22 (+1.79%)

12.27

+0.17 (+1.4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners10.07%
Inst Owner Change31.6%
Ins Owners1.52%
Ins Owner Change0.25%
Market Cap161.84M
Revenue(TTM)54.32M
Net Income(TTM)-8.65M
Analysts80
Price Target15.3 (24.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 15.32%
Yearly Dividend2.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.97%
DP-251.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-18 2025-08-18 (0.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-16.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-24.17%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.94%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-24.17%
Max EPS beat(4)-7.94%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.97%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-17.08%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-13.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-10.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-15.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-9.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-15.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.51%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-8.08%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.37%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
PT rev (1m)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.72%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-11.55%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-19.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.59%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE 5.94
P/S 2.98
P/FCF 3.89
P/OCF 3.89
P/B 0.98
P/tB 0.98
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.2
EY17.93%
EPS(NY)2.07
Fwd EY16.83%
FCF(TTM)3.16
FCFY25.73%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY25.73%
SpS4.12
BVpS12.49
TBVpS12.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.02%
ROE -5.25%
ROCE 4.84%
ROIC 3.82%
ROICexc 3.93%
ROICexgc 3.96%
OM 37.26%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 47.4%
FCFM 76.65%
ROA(3y)-0.88%
ROA(5y)1.33%
ROE(3y)-2.35%
ROE(5y)3.37%
ROIC(3y)4.39%
ROIC(5y)4.14%
ROICexc(3y)4.55%
ROICexc(5y)4.3%
ROICexgc(3y)4.57%
ROICexgc(5y)4.32%
ROCE(3y)5.56%
ROCE(5y)5.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-7%
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.8%
OM growth 3Y-9.79%
OM growth 5Y17.74%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-9.14%
GM growth 5Y-3.3%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.54
Debt/FCF 6.09
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.18
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 1.26
Altman-Z -1.14
F-Score4
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-33.53%
EPS 3Y-15.64%
EPS 5Y26.58%
EPS Q2Q%-28.57%
EPS Next Y-21.77%
EPS Next 2Y-10.87%
EPS Next 3Y-13.32%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.97%
Revenue growth 5Y18.69%
Sales Q2Q%-22.69%
Revenue Next Year-16.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.62%
Revenue Next 3Y0.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-34.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.97%
EBIT growth 5Y39.75%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-16.4%
FCF growth 3Y-2.5%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.4%
OCF growth 3Y-2.5%
OCF growth 5YN/A

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP / PTMN FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PTMN.


What is the valuation status of PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) stock?

PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the financial health of PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) stock?

The financial health rating of PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of PORTMAN RIDGE FINANCE CORP (PTMN) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -251.2%.