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MSC INCOME FUND INC (MSIF) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MSIF - US55374X2080 - Common Stock

13.29 USD
+0.1 (+0.76%)
Last: 10/3/2025, 8:04:01 PM
13.29 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/3/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, MSIF scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MSIF was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. MSIF has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MSIF has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MSIF had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MSIF has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In multiple years MSIF reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: MSIF reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
MSIF Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMSIF 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 -200M -400M

1.2 Ratios

MSIF's Return On Assets of 4.64% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MSIF outperforms 65.55% of its industry peers.
MSIF has a Return On Equity (8.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.91%, MSIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.36% of the companies in the same industry.
MSIF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.92%. This is below the industry average of 7.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.64%
ROE 8.3%
ROIC 3.91%
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
MSIF Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMSIF 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 MSIF (44.18%) is better than 86.55% of its industry peers.
MSIF has a better Operating Margin (46.03%) than 79.83% of its industry peers.
MSIF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MSIF (57.69%) is better than 68.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 46.03%
PM (TTM) 44.18%
GM 57.69%
OM growth 3Y-19.55%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
MSIF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMSIF Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The number of shares outstanding for MSIF has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MSIF has less shares outstanding
MSIF has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MSIF Yearly Shares OutstandingMSIF Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
MSIF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMSIF Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.86, we must say that MSIF is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MSIF has a Altman-Z score (0.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MSIF has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75. This is a neutral value indicating MSIF is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.75, MSIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.40% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.86
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
MSIF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMSIF Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200T 400T 600T

2.3 Liquidity

MSIF has a Current Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that MSIF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MSIF has a Current ratio (0.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MSIF has a Quick Ratio of 0.99. This is a bad value and indicates that MSIF is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MSIF has a Quick ratio (0.99) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
MSIF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMSIF Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MSIF shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 70.67%, which is quite impressive.
MSIF shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.62%.
MSIF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.62% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)70.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.62%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%4.99%

3.2 Future

MSIF is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.97% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.27% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y3.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
MSIF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMSIF Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
MSIF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMSIF Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 7.91, the valuation of MSIF can be described as very cheap.
79.83% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MSIF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MSIF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.72, the valuation of MSIF can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MSIF is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.32. MSIF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.91
Fwd PE 8.72
MSIF Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMSIF Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MSIF does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.97%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MSIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 10.61%, which is a nice return.
MSIF's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 8.50.
MSIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.61%

5.2 History

MSIF has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
MSIF Yearly Dividends per shareMSIF Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MSIF pays out 70.37% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP70.37%
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.97%
MSIF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMSIF Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200M -400M
MSIF Dividend Payout.MSIF Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MSIF Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MSC INCOME FUND INC

NYSE:MSIF (10/3/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

After market: 13.29 0 (0%)

13.29

+0.1 (+0.76%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-13 2025-08-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-13 2025-11-13
Inst Owners5.49%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.42%
Ins Owner Change11%
Market Cap630.48M
Analysts75
Price Target17.09 (28.59%)
Short Float %0.12%
Short Ratio0.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 10.61%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP70.37%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.01)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.11%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.24%
Max EPS beat(2)4.45%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.22%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-4.29%
PT rev (3m)-4.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.89%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.49%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.91
Fwd PE 8.72
P/S 4.64
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.87
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.68
EY12.64%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY11.47%
FCF(TTM)-0.59
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.59
OCFYN/A
SpS2.86
BVpS15.24
TBVpS15.24
PEG (NY)2.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.64%
ROE 8.3%
ROCE 4.96%
ROIC 3.91%
ROICexc 4%
ROICexgc 4%
OM 46.03%
PM (TTM) 44.18%
GM 57.69%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)4.85%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)9.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)3.92%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)4.02%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)4.02%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.97%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-19.55%
OM growth 5Y1.23%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.75
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.72
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.99
Quick Ratio 0.99
Altman-Z 0.86
F-Score3
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)70.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%53.39%
EPS Next Y3.18%
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y2.97%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.62%
Revenue growth 3Y15.63%
Revenue growth 5Y7.62%
Sales Q2Q%4.99%
Revenue Next Year10.1%
Revenue Next 2Y10.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.27%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-0.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.98%
EBIT growth 5Y8.94%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-155.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-155.9%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A