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GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:GSBD - US38147U1079 - Common Stock

11.43 USD
+0.2 (+1.78%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:12:51 PM
11.64 USD
+0.21 (+1.84%)
After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:12:51 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to GSBD. GSBD was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. GSBD has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. GSBD 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

In the past year GSBD was profitable.
In the past year GSBD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years GSBD has been profitable.
Of the past 5 years GSBD 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
GSBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFGSBD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of GSBD (1.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
GSBD has a Return On Equity of 3.36%. This is in the lower half of the industry: GSBD underperforms 65.82% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.58%, GSBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.09% of the companies in the same industry.
GSBD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.51%. This is below the industry average of 7.69%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.58%) for GSBD is above the 3 year average (5.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 3.36%
ROIC 5.58%
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)6.63%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)5.51%
ROIC(5y)4.92%
GSBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICGSBD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of GSBD (12.38%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GSBD has declined.
GSBD has a Operating Margin of 57.49%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSBD outperforms 90.72% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of GSBD has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.08%, GSBD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.78% of the companies in the same industry.
GSBD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 57.49%
PM (TTM) 12.38%
GM 60.08%
OM growth 3Y-5.28%
OM growth 5Y1.45%
PM growth 3Y-36.09%
PM growth 5Y-10%
GM growth 3Y-4.71%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
GSBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsGSBD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for GSBD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, GSBD has more shares outstanding
GSBD has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
GSBD Yearly Shares OutstandingGSBD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
GSBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsGSBD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.59, we must say that GSBD is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of GSBD (0.59) is worse than 60.76% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of GSBD is 14.47, which is on the high side as it means it would take GSBD, 14.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 14.47, GSBD perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.21% of the companies in the same industry.
GSBD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GSBD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.21) than 60.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 14.47
Altman-Z 0.59
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
GSBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFGSBD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

GSBD has a Current Ratio of 0.98. This is a bad value and indicates that GSBD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of GSBD (0.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that GSBD may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
GSBD has a Quick ratio of 0.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSBD outperforms 46.41% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
GSBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesGSBD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

GSBD shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.83%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.14% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.52% in the past year.
GSBD shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 24.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
EPS 3Y4.48%
EPS 5Y2.14%
EPS Q2Q%-34.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y24.15%
Sales Q2Q%-21%

3.2 Future

GSBD is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.33% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-26.06%
EPS Next 2Y-19.11%
EPS Next 3Y-14.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.84%
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 decreasing.
GSBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesGSBD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
GSBD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesGSBD 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 6.15, the valuation of GSBD can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, GSBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.24, GSBD is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.98 indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSBD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of GSBD indicates a rather cheap valuation: GSBD is cheaper than 88.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.82, GSBD is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.15
Fwd PE 7.98
GSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

GSBD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. GSBD is cheaper than 73.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.37
EV/EBITDA N/A
GSBD Per share dataGSBD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

GSBD's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.33% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.87
EPS Next 2Y-19.11%
EPS Next 3Y-14.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 11.39%, GSBD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSBD's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 7.61.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, GSBD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.39%

5.2 History

The dividend of GSBD has a limited annual growth rate of 0.10%.
GSBD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
GSBD has decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
GSBD Yearly Dividends per shareGSBD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

390.48% of the earnings are spent on dividend by GSBD. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
GSBD's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP390.48%
EPS Next 2Y-19.11%
EPS Next 3Y-14.33%
GSBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendGSBD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M
GSBD Dividend Payout.GSBD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.GSBD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC

NYSE:GSBD (8/22/2025, 8:12:51 PM)

After market: 11.64 +0.21 (+1.84%)

11.43

+0.2 (+1.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-07 2025-08-07/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Inst Owners31.9%
Inst Owner Change26.08%
Ins Owners0.11%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.34B
Analysts46.67
Price Target11.31 (-1.05%)
Short Float %2.11%
Short Ratio3.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 11.39%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.1%
DP390.48%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.16)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.78%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.41%
Max EPS beat(4)8.83%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)1.47%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.95%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.33%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.91%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.15
Fwd PE 7.98
P/S 3.19
P/FCF 10.37
P/OCF 10.37
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY16.27%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY12.54%
FCF(TTM)1.1
FCFY9.64%
OCF(TTM)1.1
OCFY9.64%
SpS3.58
BVpS13.2
TBVpS13.2
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.48%
ROE 3.36%
ROCE 7.06%
ROIC 5.58%
ROICexc 5.71%
ROICexgc 5.72%
OM 57.49%
PM (TTM) 12.38%
GM 60.08%
FCFM 30.8%
ROA(3y)2.95%
ROA(5y)3.91%
ROE(3y)6.63%
ROE(5y)8.54%
ROIC(3y)5.51%
ROIC(5y)4.92%
ROICexc(3y)5.59%
ROICexc(5y)4.99%
ROICexgc(3y)5.6%
ROICexgc(5y)4.99%
ROCE(3y)6.97%
ROCE(5y)6.23%
ROICexcg growth 3Y2.08%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.75%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.76%
OM growth 3Y-5.28%
OM growth 5Y1.45%
PM growth 3Y-36.09%
PM growth 5Y-10%
GM growth 3Y-4.71%
GM growth 5Y1.34%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.21
Debt/FCF 14.47
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.33
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 248.79%
Current Ratio 0.98
Quick Ratio 0.98
Altman-Z 0.59
F-Score5
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)69.08%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.83%
EPS 3Y4.48%
EPS 5Y2.14%
EPS Q2Q%-34.48%
EPS Next Y-26.06%
EPS Next 2Y-19.11%
EPS Next 3Y-14.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y24.15%
Sales Q2Q%-21%
Revenue Next Year-12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.21%
EBIT growth 3Y2.08%
EBIT growth 5Y25.94%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y533.77%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y533.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A