BLACKSTONE STRATEGIC CREDIT (BGB)

US09257R1014

11.81  -0.03 (-0.25%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to BGB. BGB was compared to 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. BGB may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. BGB has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BGB had positive earnings in the past year.
BGB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BGB had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BGB reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

The 3 year average ROIC (3.87%) for BGB is below the current ROIC(4.48%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE 6.96%
ROIC 4.48%
ROA(3y)1.97%
ROA(5y)2.24%
ROE(3y)2.98%
ROE(5y)3.52%
ROIC(3y)3.87%
ROIC(5y)3.97%

1.3 Margins

BGB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BGB has declined.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BGB has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 64.67%
PM (TTM) 51.16%
GM 65.39%
OM growth 3Y-4.75%
OM growth 5Y-2.12%
PM growth 3Y265.78%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.39%
GM growth 5Y-2.02%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, BGB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for BGB remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BGB is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.68, we must say that BGB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BGB is 4.74, which is a neutral value as it means it would take BGB, 4.74 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that BGB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
Debt/FCF 4.74
Altman-Z 0.68
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.23 indicates that BGB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 0.23 indicates that BGB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BGB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 163.70%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 291.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
BGB shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 34.12%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.60% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)163.7%
EPS 3Y291.9%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q152.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.14%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.6%
Revenue growth Q2Q43.48%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.73, BGB is valued correctly.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.06. BGB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.73
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.16
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.96%, BGB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, BGB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.96%

5.2 History

The dividend of BGB decreases each year by -2.47%.
BGB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
BGB has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.47%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

113.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BGB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP113.42%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

BLACKSTONE STRATEGIC CREDIT

NYSE:BGB (5/2/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

11.81

-0.03 (-0.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
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Market Cap527.43M
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PE 13.73
Fwd PE N/A
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE 6.96%
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ROICexc
ROICexgc
OM 64.67%
PM (TTM) 51.16%
GM 65.39%
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Asset Turnover0.08
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.55
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Current Ratio 0.23
Quick Ratio 0.23
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EPS 1Y (TTM)163.7%
EPS 3Y291.9%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2Y
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.12%
Revenue growth 3Y7.14%
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