BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TCPC • US09259E1082
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This TCPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TCPC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year TCPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- TCPC has a worse Return On Assets (-5.39%) than 80.42% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of TCPC (-14.87%) is worse than 77.92% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.31%, TCPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.25%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (5.27%) for TCPC is below the current ROIC(5.31%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.39% | ||
| ROE | -14.87% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)-2.14%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-0.48%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)4.61%
1.3 Margins
- TCPC has a Operating Margin of 54.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TCPC outperforms 92.50% of its industry peers.
- TCPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- TCPC has a better Gross Margin (55.87%) than 64.58% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TCPC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 54.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.87% |
OM growth 3Y3.68%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.89%
2. TCPC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, TCPC has less shares outstanding
- TCPC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for TCPC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- TCPC has an Altman-Z score of -0.41. 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 (-0.41) than 82.50% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TCPC is 6.68, which is on the high side as it means it would take TCPC, 6.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TCPC (6.68) is better than 63.75% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.73 is on the high side and indicates that TCPC has dependencies on debt financing.
- TCPC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.73) than 74.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.41 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.13 indicates that TCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TCPC has a better Current ratio (4.13) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- TCPC has a Quick Ratio of 4.13. This indicates that TCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- TCPC has a Quick ratio of 4.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. TCPC outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.13 |
3. TCPC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- TCPC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -26.42%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.39% on average over the past years.
- TCPC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -22.22%.
- TCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.42%
EPS 3Y-8.35%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-28.3%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -27.34% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -18.16% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-27.64%
EPS Next 2Y-21.88%
EPS Next 3Y-27.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.16%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. TCPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 3.09 indicates a rather cheap valuation of TCPC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TCPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TCPC is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of TCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.35), we can say TCPC is valued rather cheaply.
- TCPC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.26.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TCPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- TCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TCPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: TCPC is cheaper than 92.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as TCPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -27.34% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.88%
EPS Next 3Y-27.34%
5. TCPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 18.84%, TCPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of TCPC dropped by -34.96% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- TCPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.85. TCPC pays more dividend than 90.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, TCPC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 18.84% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TCPC decreases each year by -3.11%.
- TCPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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.
- TCPC's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-107.01%
EPS Next 2Y-21.88%
EPS Next 3Y-27.34%
TCPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
3.61
+0.07 (+1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)02-27 2026-02-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners26.87%
Inst Owner Change0.82%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change11.12%
Market Cap304.43M
Revenue(TTM)201.79M
Net Income(TTM)-88.93M
Analysts46.67
Price Target4.42 (22.44%)
Short Float %6.13%
Short Ratio3.68
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 18.84% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.11%
DP-107.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(4)5.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.03%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.62%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.53%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.64%
PT rev (1m)-33.33%
PT rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-15.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-9.88%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.97 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | 0.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY32.41%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY23.45%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY50.89%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY50.89%
SpS2.39
BVpS7.09
TBVpS7.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.39% | ||
| ROE | -14.87% | ||
| ROCE | 6.72% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.59% | ||
| OM | 54.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.87% | ||
| FCFM | 76.77% |
ROA(3y)-2.14%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-0.48%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)4.61%
ROICexc(3y)5.55%
ROICexc(5y)4.82%
ROICexgc(3y)5.63%
ROICexgc(5y)4.89%
ROCE(3y)6.67%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.08%
OM growth 3Y3.68%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.89%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.41 |
F-Score3
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)-26.42%
EPS 3Y-8.35%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
EPS Next Y-27.64%
EPS Next 2Y-21.88%
EPS Next 3Y-27.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-28.3%
Revenue Next Year-20.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.98%
EBIT growth 3Y7.5%
EBIT growth 5Y5.71%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.15%
FCF growth 3Y-8.75%
FCF growth 5Y4.84%
OCF growth 1Y-47.15%
OCF growth 3Y-8.75%
OCF growth 5Y4.84%
BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP / TCPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TCPC.
What is the valuation status for TCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) stock?
BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for TCPC stock?
The financial health rating of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TCPC stock?
The dividend rating of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -107.01%.