BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:BBDC - US06759L1035 - Common Stock
9.09 USD
+0.12 (+1.34%)
Taking everything into account, BBDC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BBDC was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of BBDC get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. BBDC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
BBDC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BBDC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BBDC has been profitable.
In multiple years BBDC reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
BBDC has a Return On Assets (3.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
BBDC has a Return On Equity (8.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of BBDC (3.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BBDC is below the industry average of 6.96%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
BBDC has a better Profit Margin (36.01%) than 80.17% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 43.90%, BBDC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.75% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.84%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.70% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BBDC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
BBDC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
BBDC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.33, we must say that BBDC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
BBDC has a worse Altman-Z score (0.33) than 69.62% 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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.39) than 67.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.39 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.33 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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 Current ratio of 6.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
BBDC has a Quick Ratio of 6.49. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 6.49, BBDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 6.49 |
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%.
BBDC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.87% yearly.
Looking at the last year, BBDC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.27% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, BBDC shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.50% on average per year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, BBDC will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -9.20% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.04 indicates a reasonable valuation of BBDC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BBDC indicates a rather cheap valuation: BBDC is cheaper than 81.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
BBDC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.98.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.00, the valuation of BBDC can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BBDC to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.79), we can say BBDC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.20% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
BBDC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.93%, which is a nice return.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.60.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.93% |
5.2 History
The dividend of BBDC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.18%!
BBDC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BBDC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
BBDC pays out 123.48% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
BBDC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP123.48%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
NYSE:BBDC (11/26/2025, 11:41:14 AM)
9.09
+0.12 (+1.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners40.99%
Inst Owner Change-49.07%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change0.08%
Market Cap955.90M
Revenue(TTM)281.87M
Net Income(TTM)101.51M
Analysts83.64
Price Target10.15 (11.66%)
Short Float %0.81%
Short Ratio1.56
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 11.93% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP123.48%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-1.97%
PT rev (3m)-2.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.95%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9 | ||
| P/S | 3.39 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | 0.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.13
EY12.43%
EPS(NY)1.01
Fwd EY11.11%
FCF(TTM)-0.85
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.85
OCFYN/A
SpS2.68
BVpS11.1
TBVpS11.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.54
Graham Number16.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.33 |
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-11.98%
EPS Next 2Y-9.76%
EPS Next 3Y-9.2%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.27%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%2.19%
Revenue Next Year-3.23%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.2%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.98%
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.
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 8.04 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 123.48%.