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NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NMFC - US6475511001 - Common Stock

9.71 USD
+0.09 (+0.94%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NMFC. NMFC was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. NMFC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. NMFC is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NMFC had positive earnings in the past year.
NMFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NMFC has always been profitable.
NMFC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
NMFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNMFC 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 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.31%, NMFC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.68%, NMFC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of NMFC (4.24%) is better than 62.03% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NMFC is below the industry average of 7.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (3.55%) for NMFC is below the current ROIC(4.24%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.31%
ROE 5.68%
ROIC 4.24%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
NMFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNMFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

NMFC has a Profit Margin (20.94%) which is in line with its industry peers.
NMFC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NMFC's Operating Margin of 40.27% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NMFC outperforms 73.42% of its industry peers.
NMFC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
NMFC has a Gross Margin of 39.29%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NMFC outperforms 43.88% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NMFC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.27%
PM (TTM) 20.94%
GM 39.29%
OM growth 3Y-3.6%
OM growth 5Y-1.48%
PM growth 3Y-25.67%
PM growth 5Y-5.6%
GM growth 3Y-1.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
NMFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNMFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NMFC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NMFC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
NMFC has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
NMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingNMFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
NMFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNMFC 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

NMFC has an Altman-Z score of 0.38. This is a bad value and indicates that NMFC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.38, NMFC is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NMFC is 4.33, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NMFC, 4.33 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.33, NMFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the high side and indicates that NMFC has dependencies on debt financing.
NMFC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NMFC outperforms 45.99% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 4.33
Altman-Z 0.38
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
NMFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNMFC 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 -500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

NMFC has a Current Ratio of 0.20. This is a bad value and indicates that NMFC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.20, NMFC is doing worse than 86.08% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.20 indicates that NMFC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NMFC's Quick ratio of 0.20 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NMFC is outperformed by 86.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.2
Quick Ratio 0.2
NMFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNMFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NMFC have decreased strongly by -15.07% in the last year.
NMFC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -1.15% yearly.
NMFC shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.74%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.09% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.07%
EPS 3Y9.17%
EPS 5Y-1.15%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.1%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-15.52%

3.2 Future

NMFC is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.54% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NMFC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NMFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNMFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
NMFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNMFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 7.83, the valuation of NMFC can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NMFC is valued cheaper than 84.39% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.54. NMFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
NMFC is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.50.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NMFC indicates a rather cheap valuation: NMFC is cheaper than 86.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NMFC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.83
Fwd PE 7.5
NMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNMFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

92.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NMFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.43
EV/EBITDA N/A
NMFC Per share dataNMFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NMFC's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.54% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.24%, NMFC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
NMFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.26. NMFC pays more dividend than 82.28% of the companies in the same industry.
NMFC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.27.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.24%

5.2 History

The dividend of NMFC has a limited annual growth rate of 1.35%.
NMFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.35%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
NMFC Yearly Dividends per shareNMFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

NMFC pays out 193.11% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
NMFC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP193.11%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%
NMFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNMFC 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 -200M -400M -600M
NMFC Dividend Payout.NMFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NMFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP

NASDAQ:NMFC (12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 9.71 0 (0%)

9.71

+0.09 (+0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners32.42%
Inst Owner Change-5.73%
Ins Owners12.3%
Ins Owner Change3%
Market Cap1.00B
Revenue(TTM)340.88M
Net Income(TTM)71.38M
Analysts50
Price Target10.2 (5.05%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio2.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.24%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.35%
DP193.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date12-17 2025-12-17 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.54%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.88%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.12%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.71%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.13%
EPS beat(16)1
Avg EPS beat(16)-6.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.91%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.1%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-5.12%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.56%
PT rev (1m)-4.76%
PT rev (3m)-8.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.83
Fwd PE 7.5
P/S 2.94
P/FCF 2.43
P/OCF 2.43
P/B 0.8
P/tB 0.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.24
EY12.77%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY13.33%
FCF(TTM)4
FCFY41.17%
OCF(TTM)4
OCFY41.17%
SpS3.3
BVpS12.18
TBVpS12.18
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.31%
ROE 5.68%
ROCE 5.37%
ROIC 4.24%
ROICexc 4.35%
ROICexgc 4.39%
OM 40.27%
PM (TTM) 20.94%
GM 39.29%
FCFM 120.98%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)3.6%
ROE(3y)8.11%
ROE(5y)8.87%
ROIC(3y)3.55%
ROIC(5y)3.32%
ROICexc(3y)3.63%
ROICexc(5y)3.4%
ROICexgc(3y)3.66%
ROICexgc(5y)3.42%
ROCE(3y)4.49%
ROCE(5y)4.2%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.95%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.59%
OM growth 3Y-3.6%
OM growth 5Y-1.48%
PM growth 3Y-25.67%
PM growth 5Y-5.6%
GM growth 3Y-1.07%
GM growth 5Y-0.01%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 4.33
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.18
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 577.78%
Current Ratio 0.2
Quick Ratio 0.2
Altman-Z 0.38
F-Score6
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)109.91%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.07%
EPS 3Y9.17%
EPS 5Y-1.15%
EPS Q2Q%-5.88%
EPS Next Y-2.64%
EPS Next 2Y-1.72%
EPS Next 3Y-8.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.74%
Revenue growth 3Y11.1%
Revenue growth 5Y6.09%
Sales Q2Q%-15.52%
Revenue Next Year-12.02%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-10.55%
EBIT growth 3Y7.11%
EBIT growth 5Y4.52%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y64.43%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y64.43%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP / NMFC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NMFC.


What is the valuation status for NMFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NMFC stock?

NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the financial health of NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) stock?

The financial health rating of NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) is 2 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) stock?

The dividend rating of NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORP (NMFC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 193.11%.