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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:GLAD - US3765358789 - Common Stock

20.91 USD
+0.11 (+0.53%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
20.92 USD
+0.01 (+0.05%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, GLAD scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. GLAD was compared to 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of GLAD get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. GLAD has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year GLAD was profitable.
In the past year GLAD has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years GLAD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years GLAD reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
GLAD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGLAD 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 2025 0 50M -50M

1.2 Ratios

GLAD's Return On Assets of 6.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. GLAD outperforms 79.15% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of GLAD (11.41%) is better than 67.23% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.97%, GLAD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.60% of the companies in the same industry.
GLAD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.35%. This is below the industry average of 7.17%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.3%
ROE 11.41%
ROIC 3.97%
ROA(3y)7.95%
ROA(5y)8.35%
ROE(3y)13.86%
ROE(5y)14.87%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
GLAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGLAD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 64.17%, GLAD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GLAD has grown nicely.
GLAD has a Operating Margin of 50.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GLAD outperforms 88.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GLAD has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of GLAD (34.21%) is worse than 63.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GLAD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 50.72%
PM (TTM) 64.17%
GM 34.21%
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5Y-0.68%
PM growth 3Y26.72%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.35%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
GLAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGLAD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, GLAD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, GLAD has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for GLAD is higher compared to a year ago.
GLAD Yearly Shares OutstandingGLAD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
GLAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGLAD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.00, we must say that GLAD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.00, GLAD is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.79 indicates that GLAD is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
GLAD's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.79 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. GLAD outperforms 56.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GLAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGLAD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

GLAD has a Current Ratio of 5.45. This indicates that GLAD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GLAD (5.45) is better than 85.96% of its industry peers.
GLAD has a Quick Ratio of 5.45. This indicates that GLAD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
GLAD has a better Quick ratio (5.45) than 85.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.45
Quick Ratio 5.45
GLAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGLAD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GLAD shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.27%.
GLAD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.26% yearly.
Looking at the last year, GLAD shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.76% in the last year.
GLAD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.19% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.27%
EPS 3Y2.42%
EPS 5Y4.26%
EPS Q2Q%4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.17%
Revenue growth 5Y13.19%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.57% on average over the next years.
GLAD is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
GLAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGLAD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GLAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGLAD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.35, the valuation of GLAD can be described as very reasonable.
GLAD's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GLAD is cheaper than 71.06% of the companies in the same industry.
GLAD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.71, the valuation of GLAD can be described as very reasonable.
GLAD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GLAD is cheaper than 69.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, GLAD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.35
Fwd PE 10.71
GLAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGLAD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
GLAD Per share dataGLAD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as GLAD's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.57% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.43
EPS Next 2Y-2.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

GLAD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.65%, which is a nice return.
GLAD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.19.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, GLAD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.65%

5.2 History

The dividend of GLAD is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.77%!
GLAD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GLAD has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.77%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
GLAD Yearly Dividends per shareGLAD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2

5.3 Sustainability

GLAD pays out 97.01% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GLAD's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.01%
EPS Next 2Y-2.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
GLAD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGLAD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M
GLAD Dividend Payout.GLAD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GLAD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP

NASDAQ:GLAD (1/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 20.92 +0.01 (+0.05%)

20.91

+0.11 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/amc
Earnings (Next)02-09 2026-02-09
Inst Owners13.09%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners3.51%
Ins Owner Change0.04%
Market Cap472.36M
Revenue(TTM)89.12M
Net Income(TTM)57.19M
Analysts80
Price Target22.78 (8.94%)
Short Float %1.51%
Short Ratio1.57
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 8.65%
Yearly Dividend2.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.77%
DP97.01%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)1.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.52%
Max EPS beat(4)1.38%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.5%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.42%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.92%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.18%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.92%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.92%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.82%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.72%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-15.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.43%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.35
Fwd PE 10.71
P/S 5.3
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.94
P/tB 0.94
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY9.66%
EPS(NY)1.95
Fwd EY9.33%
FCF(TTM)-0.24
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.24
OCFYN/A
SpS3.95
BVpS22.2
TBVpS22.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.43
Graham Number31.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.3%
ROE 11.41%
ROCE 5.02%
ROIC 3.97%
ROICexc 4.12%
ROICexgc 4.13%
OM 50.72%
PM (TTM) 64.17%
GM 34.21%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)7.95%
ROA(5y)8.35%
ROE(3y)13.86%
ROE(5y)14.87%
ROIC(3y)4.35%
ROIC(5y)4.12%
ROICexc(3y)4.41%
ROICexc(5y)4.16%
ROICexgc(3y)4.43%
ROICexgc(5y)4.18%
ROCE(3y)5.51%
ROCE(5y)5.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.26%
OM growth 3Y-0.25%
OM growth 5Y-0.68%
PM growth 3Y26.72%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.35%
GM growth 5Y1.1%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.79
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.29
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.45
Quick Ratio 5.45
Altman-Z 1
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)-4.27%
EPS 3Y2.42%
EPS 5Y4.26%
EPS Q2Q%4%
EPS Next Y-3.39%
EPS Next 2Y-2.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.76%
Revenue growth 3Y12.17%
Revenue growth 5Y13.19%
Sales Q2Q%0.94%
Revenue Next Year13.01%
Revenue Next 2Y10.65%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.85%
EBIT growth 3Y11.88%
EBIT growth 5Y12.42%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-269.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-269.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP / GLAD FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of GLAD stock?

GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for GLAD stock?

The financial health rating of GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD) is 4 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP (GLAD) is expected to decline by -3.39% in the next year.