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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BBDC - US06759L1035 - Common Stock

9.16 USD
-0.04 (-0.43%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
9.16 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to BBDC. BBDC was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. BBDC 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

BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
BBDC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
BBDC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BBDC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
BBDC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBBDC 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 -300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BBDC (3.60%) is better than 61.70% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.70%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.04% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Return On Invested Capital of 3.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 48.94% of its industry peers.
BBDC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.78%. This is below the industry average of 7.14%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 8.7%
ROIC 3.51%
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)3.78%
ROIC(5y)3%
BBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBBDC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

BBDC has a Profit Margin of 36.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 82.13% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BBDC has a better Operating Margin (43.90%) than 79.15% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BBDC's Gross Margin of 46.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 52.34% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.9%
PM (TTM) 36.01%
GM 46.84%
OM growth 3Y2.57%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.92%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
BBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBBDC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, BBDC has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for BBDC has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
BBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingBBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
BBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBBDC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.34. This is a bad value and indicates that BBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of BBDC (0.34) is worse than 67.23% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the high side and indicates that BBDC has dependencies on debt financing.
BBDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC is outperformed by 65.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.34
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
BBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBBDC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 6.49 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BBDC has a better Current ratio (6.49) than 87.66% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 6.49 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BBDC has a Quick ratio of 6.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 87.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 6.49
Quick Ratio 6.49
BBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BBDC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.02%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.02%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%

3.2 Future

BBDC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.38% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -6.27% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.04%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.27%
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.
BBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBDC 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
BBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBDC 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 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.11, the valuation of BBDC can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 79.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BBDC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.20, which indicates a very decent valuation of BBDC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than 78.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.11
Fwd PE 9.2
BBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BBDC Per share dataBBDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.38% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.30%, BBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.27, BBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, BBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of BBDC grows each year by 14.18%, which is quite nice.
BBDC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
As BBDC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
BBDC Yearly Dividends per shareBBDC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

123.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BBDC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of BBDC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP123.48%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
BBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBDC 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 -300M
BBDC Dividend Payout.BBDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BARINGS BDC INC

NYSE:BBDC (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.16 0 (0%)

9.16

-0.04 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners42.88%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap963.27M
Revenue(TTM)281.87M
Net Income(TTM)101.51M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.89 (7.97%)
Short Float %0.85%
Short Ratio1.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.3%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP123.48%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.45%
Min EPS beat(2)6.4%
Max EPS beat(2)14.5%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)14.5%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.64%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.42%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.4%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.2%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.56%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.38%
PT rev (1m)-2.51%
PT rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.11
Fwd PE 9.2
P/S 3.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.83
P/tB 0.83
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY12.34%
EPS(NY)1
Fwd EY10.87%
FCF(TTM)-0.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.85
OCFYN/A
SpS2.68
BVpS11.1
TBVpS11.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.55
Graham Number16.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.6%
ROE 8.7%
ROCE 4.44%
ROIC 3.51%
ROICexc 3.61%
ROICexgc 3.69%
OM 43.9%
PM (TTM) 36.01%
GM 46.84%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.02%
ROA(5y)2.63%
ROE(3y)6.79%
ROE(5y)6.39%
ROIC(3y)3.78%
ROIC(5y)3%
ROICexc(3y)3.91%
ROICexc(5y)3.1%
ROICexgc(3y)4.04%
ROICexgc(5y)3.2%
ROCE(3y)4.79%
ROCE(5y)3.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y23.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y16.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y15.94%
OM growth 3Y2.57%
OM growth 5Y3.06%
PM growth 3Y-12.45%
PM growth 5Y-12.92%
GM growth 3Y0.11%
GM growth 5Y0.41%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.39
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.64
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 6.49
Quick Ratio 6.49
Altman-Z 0.34
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)669.02%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.02%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%10.34%
EPS Next Y-8.04%
EPS Next 2Y-10.4%
EPS Next 3Y-10.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.23%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-4.26%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

BARINGS BDC INC / BBDC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for BBDC stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for BARINGS BDC INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of BBDC stock?

BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) stock?

The financial health rating of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for BBDC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is expected to decline by -8.04% in the next year.