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BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:TCPC - US09259E1082 - Common Stock

5.85 USD
+0.06 (+1.04%)
Last: 10/27/2025, 8:00:02 PM
5.85 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/27/2025, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to TCPC. TCPC was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. TCPC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. TCPC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TCPC was profitable.
TCPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years TCPC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years TCPC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
TCPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTCPC 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 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

TCPC has a Return On Assets of -0.62%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TCPC underperforms 77.02% of its industry peers.
TCPC has a worse Return On Equity (-1.61%) than 75.74% of its industry peers.
TCPC's Return On Invested Capital of 5.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TCPC outperforms 65.96% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TCPC is below the industry average of 7.61%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.28%) for TCPC is above the 3 year average (4.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.62%
ROE -1.61%
ROIC 5.28%
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)-1.23%
ROE(5y)4.36%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
TCPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTCPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of TCPC (53.43%) is better than 89.36% of its industry peers.
TCPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
TCPC has a Gross Margin of 59.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: TCPC outperforms 69.79% of its industry peers.
TCPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 53.43%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.23%
OM growth 3Y5.11%
OM growth 5Y0.96%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
TCPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTCPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TCPC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TCPC has more shares outstanding
TCPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TCPC Yearly Shares OutstandingTCPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
TCPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTCPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

TCPC has an Altman-Z score of -0.07. This is a bad value and indicates that TCPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
TCPC has a worse Altman-Z score (-0.07) than 77.02% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of TCPC is 6.39, which is on the high side as it means it would take TCPC, 6.39 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
TCPC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.39. This is in the better half of the industry: TCPC outperforms 68.51% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59 is on the high side and indicates that TCPC has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.59, TCPC is doing worse than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 6.39
Altman-Z -0.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
TCPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTCPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

TCPC has a Current Ratio of 5.30. This indicates that TCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TCPC's Current ratio of 5.30 is amongst the best of the industry. TCPC outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.30 indicates that TCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TCPC's Quick ratio of 5.30 is amongst the best of the industry. TCPC outperforms 88.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.3
Quick Ratio 5.3
TCPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTCPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TCPC have decreased strongly by -22.78% in the last year.
TCPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.37% yearly.
TCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.11%.
TCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.78%
EPS 3Y8.06%
EPS 5Y-0.37%
EPS Q2Q%-26.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y16.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-28.05%

3.2 Future

TCPC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -18.79% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, TCPC will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -11.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.38%
EPS Next 2Y-23.32%
EPS Next 3Y-18.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.26%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
TCPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTCPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
TCPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTCPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TCPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.21.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TCPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.17% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. TCPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.26, the valuation of TCPC can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TCPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TCPC is cheaper than 92.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.09. TCPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.21
Fwd PE 6.26
TCPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTCPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TCPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.7
EV/EBITDA N/A
TCPC Per share dataTCPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

TCPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -18.79% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.32%
EPS Next 3Y-18.79%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 17.30%, TCPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, TCPC pays a better dividend. On top of this TCPC pays more dividend than 92.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
TCPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.30.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.3%

5.2 History

The dividend of TCPC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.58%.
TCPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TCPC Yearly Dividends per shareTCPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of TCPC are negative and hence is the payout ratio. TCPC will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-971.28%
EPS Next 2Y-23.32%
EPS Next 3Y-18.79%
TCPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTCPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP

NASDAQ:TCPC (10/27/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 5.85 0 (0%)

5.85

+0.06 (+1.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Inst Owners23.07%
Inst Owner Change-0.52%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap497.48M
Revenue(TTM)239.54M
Net Income(TTM)-11929800
Analysts46.67
Price Target7.31 (24.96%)
Short Float %3.37%
Short Ratio4.29
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 17.3%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
DP-971.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-16 2025-09-16 (0.04)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.43%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.91%
Max EPS beat(2)5.04%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.74%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.18%
Max EPS beat(4)5.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)0.46%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.43%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.62%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.02%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.21
Fwd PE 6.26
P/S 2.08
P/FCF 2.7
P/OCF 2.7
P/B 0.67
P/tB 0.67
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.39
EY23.76%
EPS(NY)0.94
Fwd EY15.98%
FCF(TTM)2.16
FCFY36.97%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY36.97%
SpS2.82
BVpS8.71
TBVpS8.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.5
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.62%
ROE -1.61%
ROCE 6.68%
ROIC 5.28%
ROICexc 5.59%
ROICexgc 5.66%
OM 53.43%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 59.23%
FCFM 76.79%
ROA(3y)-0.52%
ROA(5y)1.96%
ROE(3y)-1.23%
ROE(5y)4.36%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)4.36%
ROICexc(3y)5.16%
ROICexc(5y)4.54%
ROICexgc(3y)5.23%
ROICexgc(5y)4.6%
ROCE(3y)6.17%
ROCE(5y)5.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y22.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.81%
OM growth 3Y5.11%
OM growth 5Y0.96%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.92%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 6.39
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.82
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.3
Quick Ratio 5.3
Altman-Z -0.07
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)-22.78%
EPS 3Y8.06%
EPS 5Y-0.37%
EPS Q2Q%-26.19%
EPS Next Y-22.38%
EPS Next 2Y-23.32%
EPS Next 3Y-18.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.11%
Revenue growth 3Y16.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-28.05%
Revenue Next Year-20.48%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.15%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.26%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.58%
EBIT growth 3Y22.19%
EBIT growth 5Y6.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y6.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y128.56%
OCF growth 1Y6.2%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y128.56%

BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP / TCPC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for TCPC stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of TCPC stock?

BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is expected to decline by -22.38% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) stock?

The dividend rating of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -971.28%.