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PENNANTPARK FLOATING RATE CA (PFLT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:PFLT - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US70806A1060 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

10.55  +0.09 (+0.86%)

After market: 10.5221 -0.03 (-0.26%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to PFLT. PFLT was compared to 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. PFLT has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. 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

PFLT had positive earnings in the past year.
PFLT had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years PFLT has been profitable.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.74%, PFLT is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of PFLT (6.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.09%, PFLT is not doing good in the industry: 62.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
PFLT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.65%. This is below the industry average of 7.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.74%
ROE 6.35%
ROIC 3.09%
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 (29.11%) is better than 72.96% of its industry peers.
PFLT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PFLT has a better Operating Margin (40.80%) than 71.24% of its industry peers.
PFLT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PFLT has a Gross Margin of 47.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PFLT outperforms 49.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PFLT has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.8%
PM (TTM) 29.11%
GM 47.6%
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

The number of shares outstanding for PFLT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PFLT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 0.64, we must say that PFLT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PFLT has a Altman-Z score of 0.64. This is in the lower half of the industry: PFLT underperforms 61.80% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.28 is on the high side and indicates that PFLT has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.28, PFLT is doing worse than 63.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.28
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.64
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

PFLT has a Current Ratio of 3.33. This indicates that PFLT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PFLT has a better Current ratio (3.33) than 81.12% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.33 indicates that PFLT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PFLT's Quick ratio of 3.33 is amongst the best of the industry. PFLT outperforms 81.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.33
Quick Ratio 3.33
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

PFLT shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -9.09%.
Measured over the past 5 years, PFLT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 0.51% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PFLT shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 49.56%.
PFLT shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.09%
EPS 3Y3.61%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%-9.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.56%
Revenue growth 3Y31.1%
Revenue growth 5Y14.94%
Sales Q2Q%39.64%

3.2 Future

PFLT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.77% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 28.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y4.69%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year50.8%
Revenue Next 2Y28.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
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 8.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of PFLT.
PFLT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFLT is cheaper than 80.69% of the companies in the same industry.
PFLT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.45, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.54, which indicates a very decent valuation of PFLT.
PFLT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PFLT is cheaper than 81.97% of the companies in the same industry.
PFLT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.90, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.79
Fwd PE 8.54
PFLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPFLT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 PFLT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)17.17
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PFLT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 12.02%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.00, PFLT pays a better dividend. On top of this PFLT pays more dividend than 80.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, PFLT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.02%

5.2 History

The dividend of PFLT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.30%.
PFLT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of PFLT decreased 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

PFLT pays out 137.85% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP137.85%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
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 (7/3/2025, 7:59:54 PM)

After market: 10.5221 -0.03 (-0.26%)

10.55

+0.09 (+0.86%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)05-12 2025-05-12/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners26.89%
Inst Owner Change31.86%
Ins Owners0.52%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap1.05B
Analysts77.14
Price Target11.29 (7.01%)
Short Float %1.28%
Short Ratio1.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 12.02%
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.3%
DP137.85%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.1025)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.4%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.18%
Max EPS beat(2)11.37%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-25.58%
Max EPS beat(4)11.37%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.36%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.34%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.34%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)18.71%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.71%
Revenue beat(12)10
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.84%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.82%
PT rev (1m)-3.73%
PT rev (3m)-5.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.72%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.7%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.97%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.76%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.79
Fwd PE 8.54
P/S 4.49
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.98
P/tB 0.98
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.2
EY11.37%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY11.71%
FCF(TTM)-8.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-8.04
OCFYN/A
SpS2.35
BVpS10.76
TBVpS10.76
PEG (NY)1.87
PEG (5Y)17.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.74%
ROE 6.35%
ROCE 3.91%
ROIC 3.09%
ROICexc 3.23%
ROICexgc 3.23%
OM 40.8%
PM (TTM) 29.11%
GM 47.6%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y3.5%
ROICexcg 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-Score1
Asset Turnover0.09
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 1.27
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.33
Quick Ratio 3.33
Altman-Z 0.64
F-Score1
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)-9.09%
EPS 3Y3.61%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%-9.68%
EPS Next Y4.69%
EPS Next 2Y1.88%
EPS Next 3Y-0.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)49.56%
Revenue growth 3Y31.1%
Revenue growth 5Y14.94%
Sales Q2Q%39.64%
Revenue Next Year50.8%
Revenue Next 2Y28.13%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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-1232.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1232.97%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A