EAGLE POINT CREDIT CO INC (ECC) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - NYSE:ECC - US2698081013
5.9858 USD
-0.02 (-0.4%)
ECC gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 0 industry peers in the Unkown industry. ECC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. While showing a medium growth rate, ECC is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year ECC was profitable.
In the past year ECC has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ECC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
ECC had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.6% | ||
| ROE | 0.83% | ||
| ROIC | 6.17% |
ROA(3y)1.32%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)1.24%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)6.93%
ROIC(5y)6.24%
1.3 Margins
ECC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ECC has grown nicely.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ECC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 59.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.67% | ||
| GM | 62.7% |
OM growth 3Y5.72%
OM growth 5Y2.96%
PM growth 3Y-33.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y2.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The number of shares outstanding for ECC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ECC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ECC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.17, we must say that ECC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that ECC is not too dependend on debt financing.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
ECC has a Current Ratio of 7.78. This indicates that ECC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
A Quick Ratio of 7.78 indicates that ECC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ECC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.73%.
Measured over the past years, ECC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.24% on average per year.
ECC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 24.08%.
ECC shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.73%
EPS 3Y-5.35%
EPS 5Y-2.24%
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.08%
Revenue growth 3Y26.64%
Revenue growth 5Y22.03%
Sales Q2Q%14.54%
3.2 Future
ECC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.66% yearly.
ECC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.00% yearly.
EPS Next Y-15.88%
EPS Next 2Y-8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.18%
Revenue Next 2Y12%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.87, the valuation of ECC can be described as very cheap.
ECC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.13, the valuation of ECC can be described as very cheap.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 33.72. ECC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ECC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.66% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 26.92%, ECC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ECC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 26.92% |
5.2 History
ECC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
ECC has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
1912.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ECC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP1912.74%
EPS Next 2Y-8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:ECC (11/12/2025, 11:14:09 AM)
5.9858
-0.02 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorN/A
GICS IndustryGroupN/A
GICS IndustryN/A
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners6.56%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap756.19M
Revenue(TTM)196.68M
Net Income(TTM)9.18M
Analysts80
Price Target8.26 (37.99%)
Short Float %5.24%
Short Ratio3.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 26.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP1912.74%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.45%
Max EPS beat(2)3.62%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.9%
Max EPS beat(4)3.62%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.61%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-9.1%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.01%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.32%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.18%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)-1.82%
PT rev (3m)-1.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.13 | ||
| P/S | 3.84 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.68 | ||
| P/tB | 0.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY17.04%
EPS(NY)0.98
Fwd EY16.31%
FCF(TTM)-2.39
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-2.39
OCFYN/A
SpS1.56
BVpS8.79
TBVpS8.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.6% | ||
| ROE | 0.83% | ||
| ROCE | 7.81% | ||
| ROIC | 6.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.17% | ||
| OM | 59.63% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.67% | ||
| GM | 62.7% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.32%
ROA(5y)6.59%
ROE(3y)1.24%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)6.93%
ROIC(5y)6.24%
ROICexc(3y)7.33%
ROICexc(5y)6.51%
ROICexgc(3y)7.34%
ROICexgc(5y)6.51%
ROCE(3y)8.78%
ROCE(5y)7.89%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.43%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.49%
OM growth 3Y5.72%
OM growth 5Y2.96%
PM growth 3Y-33.04%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3%
GM growth 5Y2.17%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.06 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.17 |
F-Score2
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)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.73%
EPS 3Y-5.35%
EPS 5Y-2.24%
EPS Q2Q%-35.29%
EPS Next Y-15.88%
EPS Next 2Y-8.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)24.08%
Revenue growth 3Y26.64%
Revenue growth 5Y22.03%
Sales Q2Q%14.54%
Revenue Next Year14.18%
Revenue Next 2Y12%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19.42%
EBIT growth 3Y33.88%
EBIT growth 5Y25.64%
EBIT Next Year-49.97%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-580.58%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-580.58%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
EAGLE POINT CREDIT CO INC / ECC FAQ
What does ECC do?
Eagle Point Credit Company Inc is a US-based company operating in industry. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The company went IPO on 2014-10-08. Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. The Company’s primary investment objective is to generate high current income, with a secondary objective to generate capital appreciation. The firm seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) that are collateralized by a portfolio consisting primarily of below investment grade United States senior secured loans with a large number of distinct underlying borrowers across various industry sectors. The firm invests in various industries, including technology: software and services, media; hotels, restaurants and leisure; health care providers and services; diversified financial services; commercial services and supplies; diversified telecommunication services; professional services; insurance, and chemicals.
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The current stock price of ECC is 5.9858 USD. The price decreased by -0.4% in the last trading session.
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ECC has a ChartMill Technical rating of 0 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 3 out of 10.
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