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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:BBDC - US06759L1035 - Common Stock

9.15 USD
+0.11 (+1.22%)
Last: 10/28/2025, 7:36:58 PM
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After Hours: 10/28/2025, 7:36:58 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, BBDC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBDC was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of BBDC while its profitability can be described as average. BBDC 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

BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
BBDC had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BBDC has always been profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.58%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 8.50%, BBDC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.66% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for BBDC is below the industry average of 7.61%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.58%
ROE 8.5%
ROIC 3.45%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 35.67%, BBDC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.30% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BBDC has a better Operating Margin (42.81%) than 76.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BBDC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.95%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.64% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.81%
PM (TTM) 35.67%
GM 45.95%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for BBDC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BBDC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has about the same debt to assets ratio.
BBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingBBDC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.29, we must say that BBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.29, BBDC is doing worse than 71.91% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.33. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BBDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.33 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC is outperformed by 65.53% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.29
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.48 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
BBDC has a better Current ratio (2.48) than 75.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.48 indicates that BBDC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.48, BBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
BBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBBDC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 -14.73%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.87% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.80% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.50% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.73%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-0.65%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.98%
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.
BBDC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBBDC 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
BBDC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBBDC 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 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

BBDC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.32.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
BBDC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.04.
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 22.88. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.32
Fwd PE 9.04
BBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

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 -8.87% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.75%, BBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, BBDC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, BBDC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.75%

5.2 History

The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.18%!
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

120.27% 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.
DP120.27%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
BBDC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBBDC 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 -300M
BBDC Dividend Payout.BBDC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BBDC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BARINGS BDC INC

NYSE:BBDC (10/28/2025, 7:36:58 PM)

After market: 9.15 0 (0%)

9.15

+0.11 (+1.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-06 2025-11-06/amc
Inst Owners40.99%
Inst Owner Change-48.34%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap962.21M
Revenue(TTM)280.31M
Net Income(TTM)99.98M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10.35 (13.11%)
Short Float %0.71%
Short Ratio1.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.75%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP120.27%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date12-03 2025-12-03 (0.26)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(2)6.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.2%
Max EPS beat(4)6.4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.36%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.32%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)10.2%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)10.2%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.4%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.65%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.32
Fwd PE 9.04
P/S 3.43
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY12.02%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY11.06%
FCF(TTM)-0.78
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.78
OCFYN/A
SpS2.67
BVpS11.18
TBVpS11.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number16.64
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.58%
ROE 8.5%
ROCE 4.36%
ROIC 3.45%
ROICexc 3.51%
ROICexgc 3.58%
OM 42.81%
PM (TTM) 35.67%
GM 45.95%
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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.33
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.63
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.48
Quick Ratio 2.48
Altman-Z 0.29
F-Score2
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)-14.73%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.21%
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.67%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.8%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-0.65%
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.98%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.49%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-213.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-213.51%
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.


What is the valuation status for BBDC stock?

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


How profitable is BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) stock?

BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the valuation of BARINGS BDC INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 8.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.82.


Is the dividend of BARINGS BDC INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 120.27%.