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PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:PFLT - US70806A1060 - Common Stock

9.07 USD
+0.12 (+1.34%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:01 PM
9.07 USD
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After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:04:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

PFLT gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 235 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While PFLT is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PFLT has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year PFLT was profitable.
In the past year PFLT has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
PFLT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: PFLT reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
PFLT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPFLT 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 -600M -800M

1.2 Ratios

PFLT has a Return On Assets of 2.78%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFLT outperforms 51.26% of its industry peers.
PFLT has a Return On Equity (6.45%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.14%, PFLT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.44% of the companies in the same industry.
PFLT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.65%. This is below the industry average of 7.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.78%
ROE 6.45%
ROIC 3.14%
ROA(3y)2.66%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.71%
ROE(5y)6.5%
ROIC(3y)3.65%
ROIC(5y)3.35%
PFLT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPFLT 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 PFLT (28.31%) is better than 72.69% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PFLT has grown nicely.
PFLT has a better Operating Margin (39.71%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PFLT has declined.
PFLT has a Gross Margin (47.39%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFLT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 39.71%
PM (TTM) 28.31%
GM 47.39%
OM growth 3Y-4.36%
OM growth 5Y-2.89%
PM growth 3Y-10.32%
PM growth 5Y32.06%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
PFLT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPFLT 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

PFLT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PFLT has more shares outstanding
PFLT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
PFLT Yearly Shares OutstandingPFLT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
PFLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPFLT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.57, we must say that PFLT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.57, PFLT is doing worse than 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that PFLT has dependencies on debt financing.
PFLT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.28) than 63.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.57
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
PFLT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPFLT 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

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that PFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PFLT has a better Current ratio (2.82) than 80.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.82 indicates that PFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PFLT's Quick ratio of 2.82 is amongst the best of the industry. PFLT outperforms 80.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.82
Quick Ratio 2.82
PFLT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPFLT 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

The earnings per share for PFLT have decreased strongly by -10.24% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 48.87% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 14.94% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.24%
EPS 3Y3.61%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%-19.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.87%
Revenue growth 3Y31.1%
Revenue growth 5Y14.94%
Sales Q2Q%30.92%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PFLT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.24% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 20.85% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y0.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year47.3%
Revenue Next 2Y28.3%
Revenue Next 3Y20.85%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PFLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPFLT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M
PFLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPFLT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.96, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of PFLT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PFLT indicates a rather cheap valuation: PFLT is cheaper than 80.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFLT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.67, the valuation of PFLT can be described as very cheap.
85.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PFLT, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PFLT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.96
Fwd PE 7.67
PFLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFLT 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
PFLT Per share dataPFLT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
A cheap valuation may be justified as PFLT's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.24% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)12.18
PEG (5Y)15.54
EPS Next 2Y-0.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2.24%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 13.74%, PFLT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.34, PFLT pays a better dividend. On top of this PFLT pays more dividend than 87.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PFLT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.74%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFLT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.30%.
PFLT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PFLT has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
PFLT Yearly Dividends per sharePFLT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

147.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PFLT. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PFLT has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP147.22%
EPS Next 2Y-0.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2.24%
PFLT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPFLT 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 -600M -800M
PFLT Dividend Payout.PFLT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PFLT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA

NYSE:PFLT (10/24/2025, 8:04:01 PM)

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9.07

+0.12 (+1.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/amc
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24/amc
Inst Owners22.52%
Inst Owner Change1.78%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap899.93M
Revenue(TTM)247.97M
Net Income(TTM)70.19M
Analysts77.14
Price Target11.22 (23.7%)
Short Float %0.97%
Short Ratio0.79
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 13.74%
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.3%
DP147.22%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date10-15 2025-10-15 (0.1025)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-15.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-16.28%
Max EPS beat(2)-14.18%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-11.17%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.58%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-6.2%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.73%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.3%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.15%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.86%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.15%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.71%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.72%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.15%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.45%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.96
Fwd PE 7.67
P/S 3.63
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.83
P/tB 0.83
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.14
EY12.57%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY13.04%
FCF(TTM)-6.83
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-6.83
OCFYN/A
SpS2.5
BVpS10.96
TBVpS10.96
PEG (NY)12.18
PEG (5Y)15.54
Graham Number16.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.78%
ROE 6.45%
ROCE 3.97%
ROIC 3.14%
ROICexc 3.27%
ROICexgc 3.27%
OM 39.71%
PM (TTM) 28.31%
GM 47.39%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)2.66%
ROA(5y)2.88%
ROE(3y)5.71%
ROE(5y)6.5%
ROIC(3y)3.65%
ROIC(5y)3.35%
ROICexc(3y)3.9%
ROICexc(5y)3.56%
ROICexgc(3y)3.9%
ROICexgc(5y)3.56%
ROCE(3y)4.62%
ROCE(5y)4.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.5%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.07%
OM growth 3Y-4.36%
OM growth 5Y-2.89%
PM growth 3Y-10.32%
PM growth 5Y32.06%
GM growth 3Y-2.45%
GM growth 5Y-2.77%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.21
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.82
Quick Ratio 2.82
Altman-Z 0.57
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)-10.24%
EPS 3Y3.61%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%-19.35%
EPS Next Y0.65%
EPS Next 2Y-0.29%
EPS Next 3Y-2.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)48.87%
Revenue growth 3Y31.1%
Revenue growth 5Y14.94%
Sales Q2Q%30.92%
Revenue Next Year47.3%
Revenue Next 2Y28.3%
Revenue Next 3Y20.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.17%
EBIT growth 3Y25.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.62%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-633.69%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-633.69%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA / PFLT FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PFLT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PFLT.


What is the valuation status of PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) stock?

PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) stock?

The financial health rating of PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) is 3 / 10.


Is the dividend of PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA sustainable?

The dividend rating of PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 147.22%.