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BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:TCPC - US09259E1082 - Common Stock

5.55 USD
+0.08 (+1.46%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
5.54 USD
-0.01 (-0.18%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, TCPC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 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

TCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
TCPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TCPC reported negative net income in multiple years.
TCPC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.51%, TCPC is doing worse than 74.47% of the companies in the same industry.
TCPC has a Return On Equity of -1.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TCPC underperforms 72.34% of its industry peers.
TCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: TCPC outperforms 70.21% of its industry peers.
TCPC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.88%. This is below the industry average of 7.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.88%) for TCPC is below the current ROIC(5.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.51%
ROE -1.24%
ROIC 5.35%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15

1.3 Margins

TCPC has a Operating Margin of 55.40%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TCPC outperforms 93.19% of its industry peers.
TCPC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
TCPC's Gross Margin of 57.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TCPC outperforms 69.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TCPC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 55.4%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.72%
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 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

The number of shares outstanding for TCPC has been increased compared to 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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

TCPC has an Altman-Z score of -0.13. This is a bad value and indicates that TCPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of TCPC (-0.13) is worse than 74.89% of its industry peers.
TCPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.65. This is a neutral value as TCPC would need 5.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TCPC's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.65 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TCPC outperforms 68.51% of its industry peers.
TCPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
TCPC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TCPC is outperformed by 69.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 5.65
Altman-Z -0.13
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.62 indicates that TCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TCPC has a better Current ratio (3.62) than 82.13% of its industry peers.
TCPC has a Quick Ratio of 3.62. This indicates that TCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.62, TCPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.62
Quick Ratio 3.62
TCPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTCPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TCPC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -20.36%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.37% on average over the past years.
TCPC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -12.01%.
Measured over the past years, TCPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.36%
EPS 3Y8.06%
EPS 5Y-0.37%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y16.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-28.78%

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 -23.42% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, TCPC will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -13.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-21.74%
EPS Next 2Y-27.03%
EPS Next 3Y-23.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-21.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.17%
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.
TCPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTCPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.17, the valuation of TCPC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TCPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TCPC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.56, 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 91.49% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say TCPC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.17
Fwd PE 6.56
TCPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTCPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

92.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TCPC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.53
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 -23.42% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-27.03%
EPS Next 3Y-23.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 18.28%, TCPC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
TCPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.46. TCPC pays more dividend than 94.04% of the companies in the same industry.
TCPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.93.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 18.28%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

TCPC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-1212.12%
EPS Next 2Y-27.03%
EPS Next 3Y-23.42%
TCPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTCPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP

NASDAQ:TCPC (1/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 5.54 -0.01 (-0.18%)

5.55

+0.08 (+1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners26.42%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap470.86M
Revenue(TTM)219.12M
Net Income(TTM)-9.19M
Analysts46.67
Price Target6.63 (19.46%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio4.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 18.28%
Yearly Dividend1.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.58%
DP-1212.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.91%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.91%
Max EPS beat(4)5.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.19%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.93%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.51%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.84%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.39%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-9.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.17
Fwd PE 6.56
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 2.53
P/OCF 2.53
P/B 0.64
P/tB 0.64
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY23.96%
EPS(NY)0.85
Fwd EY15.25%
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY39.51%
OCF(TTM)2.19
OCFY39.51%
SpS2.58
BVpS8.72
TBVpS8.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number16.16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.51%
ROE -1.24%
ROCE 6.77%
ROIC 5.35%
ROICexc 5.54%
ROICexgc 5.62%
OM 55.4%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 57.72%
FCFM 84.91%
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-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.42
Debt/FCF 5.65
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.92
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.62
Quick Ratio 3.62
Altman-Z -0.13
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)-20.36%
EPS 3Y8.06%
EPS 5Y-0.37%
EPS Q2Q%-16.67%
EPS Next Y-21.74%
EPS Next 2Y-27.03%
EPS Next 3Y-23.42%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.01%
Revenue growth 3Y16.26%
Revenue growth 5Y5.85%
Sales Q2Q%-28.78%
Revenue Next Year-21.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.64%
EBIT growth 3Y22.19%
EBIT growth 5Y6.87%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y112.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y128.56%
OCF growth 1Y112.62%
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.


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.


What is the profitability of 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 4 / 10.


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 -1212.12%.