GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD)

US3765358789 - Common Stock

24.6562  -0.61 (-2.43%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall GLAD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated GLAD against 219 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GLAD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GLAD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. GLAD also has an excellent dividend rating.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GLAD had positive earnings in the past year.
GLAD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GLAD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
GLAD had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.78%, GLAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.98% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.04%, GLAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.86% of the companies in the same industry.
GLAD has a Return On Invested Capital (4.76%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for GLAD is significantly below the industry average of 17.77%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.04%) for GLAD is below the current ROIC(4.76%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.78%
ROE 17.04%
ROIC 4.76%
ROA(3y)7.94%
ROA(5y)5.62%
ROE(3y)14.41%
ROE(5y)9.81%
ROIC(3y)4.04%
ROIC(5y)4.33%

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GLAD (78.41%) is better than 95.81% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLAD has grown nicely.
GLAD's Operating Margin of 47.68% is amongst the best of the industry. GLAD outperforms 81.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLAD has declined.
The Gross Margin of GLAD (37.75%) is worse than 68.84% of its industry peers.
GLAD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 47.68%
PM (TTM) 78.41%
GM 37.75%
OM growth 3Y-3.3%
OM growth 5Y-3.75%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y3.83%
GM growth 3Y3.51%
GM growth 5Y-3.09%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, GLAD has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for GLAD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, GLAD has an improved debt to assets ratio.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that GLAD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.23, GLAD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
GLAD has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.05. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as GLAD would need 10.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.05, GLAD is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.72 indicates that GLAD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLAD has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.72) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.72
Debt/FCF 10.05
Altman-Z 1.23
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.21 indicates that GLAD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
GLAD has a Current ratio (1.21) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GLAD has a Quick Ratio of 1.21. This is a normal value and indicates that GLAD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GLAD's Quick ratio of 1.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLAD outperforms 55.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 60.74% over the past year.
GLAD shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.73% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GLAD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.95%.
GLAD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.65% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)60.74%
EPS 3Y27.26%
EPS 5Y14.73%
EPS Q2Q%-8.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y21.69%
Revenue growth 5Y13.65%
Sales Q2Q%12.56%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, GLAD will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.40% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, GLAD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y28.86%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.85%
Revenue Next 2Y7.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

GLAD is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GLAD is valued a bit cheaper than 66.05% of the companies in the same industry.
GLAD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 31.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.35, the valuation of GLAD can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GLAD is valued a bit cheaper than 61.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. GLAD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 11.35

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of GLAD is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.86
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GLAD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
GLAD has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GLAD's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.77
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLAD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.92%, which is a nice return.
GLAD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.18, GLAD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.92%

5.2 History

The dividend of GLAD has a limited annual growth rate of 1.64%.
GLAD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GLAD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.64%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2

5.3 Sustainability

56.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GLAD. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
GLAD's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP56.7%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A

GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP

NASDAQ:GLAD (10/22/2024, 1:28:02 PM)

24.6562

-0.61 (-2.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
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Market Cap536.27M
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 11.35
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PEG (NY)0.39
PEG (5Y)0.77
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.78%
ROE 17.04%
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ROICexgc
OM 47.68%
PM (TTM) 78.41%
GM 37.75%
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Asset Turnover0.12
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Debt/Equity 0.72
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Current Ratio 1.21
Quick Ratio 1.21
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EPS 1Y (TTM)60.74%
EPS 3Y27.26%
EPS 5Y
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EPS Next Y28.86%
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EPS Next 5Y
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.95%
Revenue growth 3Y21.69%
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