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GOLDMAN SACHS BDC INC (GSBD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:GSBD - US38147U1079 - Common Stock

9.76 USD
-0.06 (-0.61%)
Last: 10/8/2025, 7:12:50 PM
9.744 USD
-0.02 (-0.16%)
After Hours: 10/8/2025, 7:12:50 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to GSBD. GSBD was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of GSBD while its profitability can be described as average. GSBD has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

GSBD had positive earnings in the past year.
GSBD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
GSBD had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 (4.27%) is better than 60.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.61%, GSBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.78% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.22%, GSBD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for GSBD is below the industry average of 7.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE 9.61%
ROIC 5.22%
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

GSBD has a Profit Margin of 36.18%. This is in the better half of the industry: GSBD outperforms 78.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of GSBD has declined.
GSBD has a Operating Margin of 54.41%. This is amongst the best in the industry. GSBD outperforms 90.34% of its industry peers.
GSBD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
GSBD has a better Gross Margin (57.09%) than 68.49% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of GSBD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 54.41%
PM (TTM) 36.18%
GM 57.09%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for GSBD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for GSBD is higher compared to a year ago.
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

GSBD has an Altman-Z score of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that GSBD is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.52, GSBD is doing worse than 63.03% of the companies in the same industry.
GSBD has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.23. This is a neutral value as GSBD would need 4.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
GSBD has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.23. This is in the better half of the industry: GSBD outperforms 75.21% of its industry peers.
GSBD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
GSBD's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. GSBD is outperformed by 60.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 4.23
Altman-Z 0.52
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

A Current Ratio of 1.12 indicates that GSBD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.12, GSBD is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.32% of the companies in the same industry.
GSBD has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that GSBD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
GSBD has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: GSBD outperforms 52.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
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%.
GSBD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.14% yearly.
The Revenue for GSBD has decreased by -11.74% in the past year. This is quite bad
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)-11.74%
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 -16.50% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.39% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-29.09%
EPS Next 2Y-21.59%
EPS Next 3Y-16.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.39%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

GSBD is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.25.
92.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than GSBD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
GSBD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.91.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.25, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of GSBD.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, GSBD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.97% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.30. GSBD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.25
Fwd PE 7.25
GSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsGSBD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, GSBD is valued cheaper than 89.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.62
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 has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
GSBD's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.50% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.45
EPS Next 2Y-21.59%
EPS Next 3Y-16.5%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.64%, GSBD is a good candidate for dividend investing.
GSBD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.50. GSBD pays more dividend than 80.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, GSBD pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.64%

5.2 History

The dividend of GSBD has a limited annual growth rate of 0.10%.
GSBD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of GSBD decreased 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

148.78% 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.
DP148.78%
EPS Next 2Y-21.59%
EPS Next 3Y-16.5%
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 (10/8/2025, 7:12:50 PM)

After market: 9.744 -0.02 (-0.16%)

9.76

-0.06 (-0.61%)

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 Owners33.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.14%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.11B
Analysts46.67
Price Target11.14 (14.14%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio4.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.64%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.1%
DP148.78%
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)-4.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.68%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.68%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.68%
Max EPS beat(4)3.39%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)0.29%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.69%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)1.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.93%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.82%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-11.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.33%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.48%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.94%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.79%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.25
Fwd PE 7.25
P/S 2.77
P/FCF 2.62
P/OCF 2.62
P/B 0.74
P/tB 0.74
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY19.06%
EPS(NY)1.35
Fwd EY13.8%
FCF(TTM)3.73
FCFY38.21%
OCF(TTM)3.73
OCFY38.21%
SpS3.52
BVpS13.26
TBVpS13.26
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.27%
ROE 9.61%
ROCE 6.6%
ROIC 5.22%
ROICexc 5.39%
ROICexgc 5.39%
OM 54.41%
PM (TTM) 36.18%
GM 57.09%
FCFM 105.82%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.19
Debt/FCF 4.23
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 2.09
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 292.51%
Current Ratio 1.12
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score7
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-29.09%
EPS Next 2Y-21.59%
EPS Next 3Y-16.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.74%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y24.15%
Sales Q2Q%-21%
Revenue Next Year-15.65%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.29%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.08%
EBIT growth 5Y25.94%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y201.57%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y201.57%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A