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BARINGS BDC INC (BBDC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:BBDC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US06759L1035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

9.31  +0.01 (+0.11%)

After market: 9.31 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BBDC. BBDC was compared to 231 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BBDC has an average financial health and profitability rating. BBDC has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BBDC was profitable.
In the past year BBDC had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of BBDC (4.09%) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
BBDC has a Return On Equity (9.27%) which is in line with its industry peers.
BBDC has a Return On Invested Capital (4.01%) which 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 7.24%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.78%) for BBDC is below the current ROIC(4.01%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.09%
ROE 9.27%
ROIC 4.01%
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

The Profit Margin of BBDC (38.54%) is better than 80.52% of its industry peers.
BBDC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of BBDC (47.06%) is better than 83.55% 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 50.49%, BBDC is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.14% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 47.06%
PM (TTM) 38.54%
GM 50.49%
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

Compared to 1 year ago, BBDC has less shares outstanding
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

BBDC has an Altman-Z score of 0.37. This is a bad value and indicates that BBDC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.37, BBDC is doing worse than 67.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.87. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BBDC would need 11.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BBDC's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.87 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 49.35% of its industry peers.
BBDC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.22. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
BBDC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.22 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BBDC outperforms 41.13% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 11.87
Altman-Z 0.37
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

BBDC has a Current Ratio of 3.28. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.28, BBDC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.25% of the companies in the same industry.
BBDC has a Quick Ratio of 3.28. This indicates that BBDC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
BBDC has a Quick ratio of 3.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. BBDC outperforms 82.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.28
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 slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by 0.00%.
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 -1.05% 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)0%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.87% on average over the next years.
BBDC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -5.36% yearly.
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-7.6%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.36%
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 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 7.69 indicates a rather cheap valuation of BBDC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
BBDC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.79.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BBDC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.79% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.15. BBDC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE 8.79
BBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBBDC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

79.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BBDC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.02
EV/EBITDA N/A
BBDC Per share dataBBDC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of BBDC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BBDC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.87% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y-7.6%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.18%, BBDC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.17.
BBDC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.18%

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.
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
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

BBDC pays out 99.79% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP99.79%
EPS Next 2Y-7.6%
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 (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 9.31 0 (0%)

9.31

+0.01 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners45.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.37%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap979.97M
Analysts81.82
Price Target10.66 (14.5%)
Short Float %0.58%
Short Ratio1.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.18%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.18%
DP99.79%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date09-03 2025-09-03 (0.05)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.27%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)2.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.53%
Max EPS beat(4)27.45%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.27%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.12%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.65%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.47%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.39%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.98%
PT rev (1m)-3.69%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.69
Fwd PE 8.79
P/S 3.42
P/FCF 8.02
P/OCF 8.02
P/B 0.82
P/tB 0.82
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.21
EY13%
EPS(NY)1.06
Fwd EY11.37%
FCF(TTM)1.16
FCFY12.47%
OCF(TTM)1.16
OCFY12.47%
SpS2.72
BVpS11.31
TBVpS11.31
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.09%
ROE 9.27%
ROCE 5.08%
ROIC 4.01%
ROICexc 4.16%
ROICexgc 4.31%
OM 47.06%
PM (TTM) 38.54%
GM 50.49%
FCFM 42.69%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.04%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.22
Debt/FCF 11.87
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.97
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 110.76%
Current Ratio 3.28
Quick Ratio 3.28
Altman-Z 0.37
F-Score5
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)0%
EPS 3Y11.27%
EPS 5Y14.87%
EPS Q2Q%-10.71%
EPS Next Y-10.17%
EPS Next 2Y-7.6%
EPS Next 3Y-8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.05%
Revenue growth 3Y28.36%
Revenue growth 5Y30.5%
Sales Q2Q%-7.69%
Revenue Next Year-6.99%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.56%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.73%
EBIT growth 3Y31.66%
EBIT growth 5Y34.49%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y58.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y58.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A