BLACKSTONE SECURED LENDING F (BXSL)

US09261X1028 - Common Stock

31.54  -0.34 (-1.07%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall BXSL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated BXSL against 212 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. BXSL has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. BXSL has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

BXSL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year BXSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years BXSL has been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: BXSL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.

1.2 Ratios

BXSL's Return On Assets of 6.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BXSL outperforms 68.90% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 12.36%, BXSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.99% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.37%, BXSL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.24% of the companies in the same industry.
BXSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.05%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.84%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.05%) for BXSL is below the current ROIC(5.37%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE 12.36%
ROIC 5.37%
ROA(3y)4.88%
ROA(5y)4.33%
ROE(3y)10.81%
ROE(5y)9.1%
ROIC(3y)4.05%
ROIC(5y)3.46%

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 53.52%, BXSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.43% of the companies in the same industry.
BXSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
BXSL has a Operating Margin of 58.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BXSL outperforms 93.78% of its industry peers.
BXSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BXSL (59.43%) is better than 60.29% of its industry peers.
BXSL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 58.66%
PM (TTM) 53.52%
GM 59.43%
OM growth 3Y-1.64%
OM growth 5Y7.62%
PM growth 3Y-1.57%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.31%
GM growth 5Y7.91%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for BXSL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, BXSL has more shares outstanding
BXSL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.06, we must say that BXSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.06, BXSL is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.11% of the companies in the same industry.
BXSL has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.71. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as BXSL would need 10.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
BXSL's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BXSL outperforms 48.80% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.99 indicates that BXSL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of BXSL (0.99) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.99
Debt/FCF 10.71
Altman-Z 1.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

BXSL has a Current Ratio of 0.58. This is a bad value and indicates that BXSL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BXSL has a Current ratio of 0.58. This is in the lower half of the industry: BXSL underperforms 70.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.58 indicates that BXSL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BXSL has a worse Quick ratio (0.58) than 70.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.58

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

BXSL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 33.11%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.37% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, BXSL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 34.49%.
The Revenue has been growing by 224.05% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.11%
EPS 3Y40.37%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.49%
Revenue growth 3Y43.18%
Revenue growth 5Y224.05%
Revenue growth Q2Q21.27%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, BXSL will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -6.57% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.58% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.9%
EPS Next 2Y-6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.98%
Revenue Next 2Y3.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.09, which indicates a very decent valuation of BXSL.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BXSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BXSL is cheaper than 79.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.31, BXSL is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.59 indicates a reasonable valuation of BXSL.
BXSL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BXSL is cheaper than 75.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.48, BXSL is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.09
Fwd PE 8.59

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BXSL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BXSL is cheaper than 66.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.19
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

BXSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as BXSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -6.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BXSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.66%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.29, BXSL pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, BXSL pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.66%

5.2 History

BXSL has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

BXSL pays out 71.56% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP71.56%
EPS Next 2Y-6.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

BLACKSTONE SECURED LENDING F

NYSE:BXSL (5/10/2024, 11:58:36 AM)

31.54

-0.34 (-1.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap6.05B
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PE 8.09
Fwd PE 8.59
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.04%
ROE 12.36%
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ROICexgc
OM 58.66%
PM (TTM) 53.52%
GM 59.43%
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Asset Turnover0.11
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Debt/Equity 0.99
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Current Ratio 0.58
Quick Ratio 0.58
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EPS 3Y40.37%
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EPS Next Y-5.9%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)34.49%
Revenue growth 3Y43.18%
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