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ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL (ARDC) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE:ARDC - US04014F1021

13.85 USD
+0.1 (+0.73%)
Last: 11/4/2025, 1:57:41 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to ARDC. ARDC was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. Both the profitability and financial health of ARDC have multiple concerns. ARDC has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ARDC had positive earnings in the past year.
ARDC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
ARDC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: ARDC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
ARDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFARDC 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 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The 3 year average ROIC (5.29%) for ARDC is below the current ROIC(5.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.59%
ROE 10.95%
ROIC 5.37%
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)4.26%
ROE(5y)4.91%
ROIC(3y)5.29%
ROIC(5y)4.72%
ARDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICARDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

1.3 Margins

ARDC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ARDC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 76.47%
PM (TTM) 74.51%
GM 69.33%
OM growth 3Y1.33%
OM growth 5Y1.83%
PM growth 3Y-6.81%
PM growth 5Y49.56%
GM growth 3Y-4.24%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
ARDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsARDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ARDC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ARDC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for ARDC is higher compared to a year ago.
ARDC Yearly Shares OutstandingARDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
ARDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsARDC 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

ARDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that ARDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that ARDC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.89
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
ARDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFARDC 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 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.24 indicates that ARDC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
ARDC has a Quick Ratio of 0.24. This is a bad value and indicates that ARDC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.24
Quick Ratio 0.24
ARDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesARDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ARDC have decreased strongly by -34.15% in the last year.
ARDC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 51.19% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ARDC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.12% in the last year.
ARDC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.15%
EPS 3Y-0.83%
EPS 5Y51.19%
EPS Q2Q%-49.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.5%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
ARDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesARDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.55, the valuation of ARDC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, ARDC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.55
Fwd PE N/A
ARDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsARDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ARDC Per share dataARDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.01%, ARDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, ARDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.01%

5.2 History

The dividend of ARDC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.11%.
ARDC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ARDC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
ARDC Yearly Dividends per shareARDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

ARDC pays out 84.21% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of ARDC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP84.21%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
ARDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendARDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M
ARDC Dividend Payout.ARDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ARDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL

NYSE:ARDC (11/4/2025, 1:57:41 PM)

13.85

+0.1 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners30.19%
Inst Owner Change3%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap330.60M
Revenue(TTM)51.00M
Net Income(TTM)38.00M
Analysts43.33
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.18%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.01%
Yearly Dividend1.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.11%
DP84.21%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date10-20 2025-10-20 (0.1125)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.55
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 6.48
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.95
P/tB 0.95
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY11.7%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.05
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.05
OCFYN/A
SpS2.14
BVpS14.54
TBVpS14.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Graham Number23.02
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.59%
ROE 10.95%
ROCE 7.05%
ROIC 5.37%
ROICexc 5.37%
ROICexgc 5.37%
OM 76.47%
PM (TTM) 74.51%
GM 69.33%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.67%
ROA(5y)3.04%
ROE(3y)4.26%
ROE(5y)4.91%
ROIC(3y)5.29%
ROIC(5y)4.72%
ROICexc(3y)5.35%
ROICexc(5y)4.78%
ROICexgc(3y)5.35%
ROICexgc(5y)4.78%
ROCE(3y)7%
ROCE(5y)6.24%
ROICexgc growth 3Y12.65%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y12.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.57%
OM growth 3Y1.33%
OM growth 5Y1.83%
PM growth 3Y-6.81%
PM growth 5Y49.56%
GM growth 3Y-4.24%
GM growth 5Y-1.67%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.09
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 3.96
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.24
Quick Ratio 0.24
Altman-Z 0.89
F-Score1
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)-34.15%
EPS 3Y-0.83%
EPS 5Y51.19%
EPS Q2Q%-49.64%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.12%
Revenue growth 3Y8.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.18%
Sales Q2Q%-5.5%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.22%
EBIT growth 3Y9.57%
EBIT growth 5Y4.05%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-164.1%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-164.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL / ARDC FAQ

Can you describe the business of ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company went IPO on 2012-11-28. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (the Fund) is a closed end, diversified, management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek an attractive risk adjusted level of total return, primarily through current income and secondarily, through capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of senior secured loans (Senior Loans) made primarily to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade; corporate bonds (Corporate Bonds) that are primarily high yield issues rated below investment grade; other fixed-income instruments of a similar nature that may be represented by derivatives, and securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and other asset-backed securities. Its investments in CLOs may include investments in subordinated tranches of CLO securities. Ares Capital Management II LLC is the investment adviser of the Fund.


What is the stock price of ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL today?

The current stock price of ARDC is 13.85 USD. The price increased by 0.73% in the last trading session.


What is the ChartMill rating of ARES DYNAMIC CREDIT ALL stock?

ARDC has a ChartMill Technical rating of 1 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 2 out of 10.