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CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:CGBD - US8722801029 - Common Stock

12.8 USD
-0.07 (-0.54%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
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After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, CGBD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CGBD was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. CGBD has an average financial health and profitability rating. CGBD 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

  • CGBD had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CGBD had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CGBD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years CGBD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CGBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCGBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.82%, CGBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of CGBD (6.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CGBD has a Return On Invested Capital (3.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CGBD is below the industry average of 7.27%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.82%
ROE 6.06%
ROIC 3.22%
ROA(3y)4.34%
ROA(5y)4.2%
ROE(3y)9.37%
ROE(5y)9.03%
ROIC(3y)4.38%
ROIC(5y)4.06%
CGBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCGBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • CGBD has a better Profit Margin (29.49%) than 73.11% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CGBD has grown nicely.
  • CGBD has a better Operating Margin (41.53%) than 75.21% of its industry peers.
  • CGBD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of CGBD (44.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CGBD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 41.53%
PM (TTM) 29.49%
GM 44.34%
OM growth 3Y-3.76%
OM growth 5Y-1.44%
PM growth 3Y-26.26%
PM growth 5Y5.82%
GM growth 3Y-3.2%
GM growth 5Y-0.67%
CGBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCGBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • Compared to 1 year ago, CGBD has more shares outstanding
  • CGBD has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CGBD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CGBD Yearly Shares OutstandingCGBD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
CGBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCGBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that CGBD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.57, CGBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.10 is on the high side and indicates that CGBD has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CGBD's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CGBD outperforms 44.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.1
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
CGBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCGBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.31 indicates that CGBD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • CGBD has a Current ratio of 2.31. This is in the better half of the industry: CGBD outperforms 76.89% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.31 indicates that CGBD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.31, CGBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.31
Quick Ratio 2.31
CGBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCGBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CGBD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -21.05%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CGBD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.24% on average per year.
  • CGBD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.55%.
  • Measured over the past years, CGBD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.00% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-21.05%
EPS 3Y9.58%
EPS 5Y2.24%
EPS Q2Q%-22.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.55%
Revenue growth 3Y10.75%
Revenue growth 5Y1%
Sales Q2Q%13.59%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CGBD will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.64% on average per year.
  • CGBD is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y-21.72%
EPS Next 2Y-12.24%
EPS Next 3Y-7.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.31%
Revenue Next 2Y7.09%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CGBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCGBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
CGBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCGBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.76, the valuation of CGBD can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CGBD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CGBD is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • CGBD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.31, the valuation of CGBD can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CGBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. CGBD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.76
Fwd PE 8.31
CGBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCGBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
CGBD Per share dataCGBD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CGBD's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.64% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.46
EPS Next 2Y-12.24%
EPS Next 3Y-7.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CGBD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.43%, which is a nice return.
  • CGBD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.03. CGBD pays more dividend than 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CGBD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.43%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CGBD has a limited annual growth rate of 1.13%.
  • CGBD has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • CGBD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.13%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
CGBD Yearly Dividends per shareCGBD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

  • CGBD pays out 136.52% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of CGBD has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP136.52%
EPS Next 2Y-12.24%
EPS Next 3Y-7.64%
CGBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCGBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M
CGBD Dividend Payout.CGBD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CGBD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC / CGBD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to CGBD.


What is the valuation status of CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CGBD stock?

CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CGBD stock?

The financial health rating of CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) is 4 / 10.


Is the dividend of CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of CARLYLE SECURED LENDING INC (CGBD) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 136.52%.