OAKTREE SPECIALTY LENDING CO (OCSL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:OCSL - US67401P4054 - Common Stock
13.86 USD
+0.62 (+4.68%)
13.8501 USD
-0.01 (-0.07%)
Overall OCSL gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated OCSL against 236 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of OCSL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. OCSL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year OCSL was profitable.
In the past year OCSL had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years OCSL has always been profitable.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: OCSL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
OCSL has a Return On Assets of 1.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OCSL outperforms 40.25% of its industry peers.
OCSL's Return On Equity of 3.13% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL is outperformed by 68.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of OCSL (7.63%) is better than 80.51% of its industry peers.
OCSL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.27%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.63%) for OCSL is above the 3 year average (7.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.13% | ||
| ROIC | 7.63% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)4.66%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.11%
1.3 Margins
OCSL has a Profit Margin (13.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
OCSL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of OCSL (85.05%) is better than 99.15% of its industry peers.
OCSL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 80.46%, OCSL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of OCSL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 85.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 80.46% |
OM growth 3Y8.51%
OM growth 5Y3.22%
PM growth 3Y-48.84%
PM growth 5Y-29.23%
GM growth 3Y7.03%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
Compared to 1 year ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, OCSL has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for OCSL is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.53, we must say that OCSL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
OCSL's Altman-Z score of 0.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. OCSL is outperformed by 63.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of OCSL is 4.49, which is a neutral value as it means it would take OCSL, 4.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
OCSL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.49. This is in the better half of the industry: OCSL outperforms 73.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that OCSL is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
OCSL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: OCSL outperforms 50.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.61 indicates that OCSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OCSL's Current ratio of 4.61 is amongst the best of the industry. OCSL outperforms 87.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.61 indicates that OCSL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
OCSL has a Quick ratio of 4.61. This is amongst the best in the industry. OCSL outperforms 87.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.61 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for OCSL have decreased strongly by -16.96% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 35.40% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, OCSL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -14.07% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.91% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.96%
EPS 3Y32.9%
EPS 5Y35.4%
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
Revenue growth 5Y20.91%
Sales Q2Q%-20.74%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -10.58% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -6.94% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-19.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.94%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 7.26, the valuation of OCSL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, OCSL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.77. OCSL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.80, which indicates a very decent valuation of OCSL.
77.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than OCSL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
OCSL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, OCSL is valued cheaper than 86.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
OCSL has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as OCSL's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
OCSL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.69%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.51, OCSL pays a better dividend. On top of this OCSL pays more dividend than 84.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
OCSL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of OCSL grows each year by 14.84%, which is quite nice.
OCSL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
OCSL pays out 341.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
OCSL's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP341.2%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
NASDAQ:OCSL (10/21/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 13.8501 -0.01 (-0.07%)13.86
+0.62 (+4.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners37.9%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.19%
Market Cap1.22B
Analysts73.33
Price Target14.03 (1.23%)
Short Float %2.26%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 13.69% |
Yearly Dividend2.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.84%
DP341.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.97%
Min EPS beat(2)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.15%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-18.79%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.73%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.62%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.22%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.59%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.33%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.2%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-9.06%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.02%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.09%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.8 | ||
| P/S | 3.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.79 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.91
EY13.78%
EPS(NY)1.57
Fwd EY11.36%
FCF(TTM)3.66
FCFY26.42%
OCF(TTM)3.66
OCFY26.42%
SpS3.79
BVpS16.76
TBVpS16.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.56% | ||
| ROE | 3.13% | ||
| ROCE | 9.66% | ||
| ROIC | 7.63% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.85% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.89% | ||
| OM | 85.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.84% | ||
| GM | 80.46% | ||
| FCFM | 96.52% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)3.59%
ROE(3y)4.66%
ROE(5y)7.27%
ROIC(3y)7.27%
ROIC(5y)6.11%
ROICexc(3y)7.46%
ROICexc(5y)6.26%
ROICexgc(3y)7.47%
ROICexgc(5y)6.27%
ROCE(3y)9.2%
ROCE(5y)7.74%
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.81%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.87%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.64%
OM growth 3Y8.51%
OM growth 5Y3.22%
PM growth 3Y-48.84%
PM growth 5Y-29.23%
GM growth 3Y7.03%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.39 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 697.32% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.61 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.53 |
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)101.57%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-16.96%
EPS 3Y32.9%
EPS 5Y35.4%
EPS Q2Q%-32.73%
EPS Next Y-19.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.97%
EPS Next 3Y-10.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.07%
Revenue growth 3Y22.15%
Revenue growth 5Y20.91%
Sales Q2Q%-20.74%
Revenue Next Year-18%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.95%
Revenue Next 3Y-6.94%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.27%
EBIT growth 3Y32.55%
EBIT growth 5Y24.8%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y529.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-38.44%
OCF growth 1Y529.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-38.44%