RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:RWAY • US78163D1000

8.89 USD
+0.13 (+1.48%)
At close: Feb 10, 2026
8.89 USD
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After Hours: 2/10/2026, 8:00:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to RWAY. RWAY was compared to 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. There are concerns on the financial health of RWAY while its profitability can be described as average. RWAY is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year RWAY was profitable.
  • In the past year RWAY had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years RWAY has always been profitable.
  • In multiple years RWAY reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
RWAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFRWAY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of RWAY (5.70%) is better than 71.01% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of RWAY (11.22%) is better than 66.39% of its industry peers.
  • RWAY's Return On Invested Capital of 5.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. RWAY outperforms 67.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for RWAY is below the industry average of 7.26%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.92%) for RWAY is below the current ROIC(5.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.7%
ROE 11.22%
ROIC 5.07%
ROA(3y)4.56%
ROA(5y)5.44%
ROE(3y)9.34%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)4.92%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
RWAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICRWAY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 38.92%, RWAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • RWAY's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of RWAY (42.46%) is better than 77.73% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of RWAY has declined.
  • RWAY has a Gross Margin (47.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of RWAY has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 42.46%
PM (TTM) 38.92%
GM 47.92%
OM growth 3Y-10.9%
OM growth 5Y-7.82%
PM growth 3Y-7.29%
PM growth 5Y0.32%
GM growth 3Y-11.88%
GM growth 5Y-7.98%
RWAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsRWAY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for RWAY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • RWAY has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, RWAY has a worse debt to assets ratio.
RWAY Yearly Shares OutstandingRWAY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
RWAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsRWAY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • RWAY has an Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that RWAY is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of RWAY (0.65) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of RWAY is 2.47, which is a good value as it means it would take RWAY, 2.47 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.47, RWAY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.91 indicates that RWAY is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.91, RWAY is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Although RWAY does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF 2.47
Altman-Z 0.65
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
RWAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFRWAY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • RWAY has a Current Ratio of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that RWAY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.27, RWAY is not doing good in the industry: 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • RWAY has a Quick Ratio of 0.27. This is a bad value and indicates that RWAY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.27, RWAY is not doing good in the industry: 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.27
RWAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesRWAY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • RWAY shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.14%.
  • RWAY shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.06% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -6.00% in the past year.
  • RWAY shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 21.29% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.14%
EPS 3Y12.52%
EPS 5Y5.06%
EPS Q2Q%4.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y26.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%0.26%

3.2 Future

  • RWAY is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.59% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, RWAY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.92%
EPS Next 2Y-3.12%
EPS Next 3Y-0.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.62%
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 decreasing.
RWAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesRWAY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
RWAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesRWAY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.49, the valuation of RWAY can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, RWAY is valued cheaper than 87.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of RWAY to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.03), we can say RWAY is valued rather cheaply.
  • RWAY is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.81.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, RWAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • RWAY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.97.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.49
Fwd PE 5.81
RWAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsRWAY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, RWAY is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.38% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
RWAY Per share dataRWAY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The decent profitability rating of RWAY may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y-3.12%
EPS Next 3Y-0.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.87%, RWAY is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • RWAY's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.12.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, RWAY pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.87%

5.2 History

  • RWAY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
RWAY Yearly Dividends per shareRWAY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • RWAY pays out 99.20% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP99.2%
EPS Next 2Y-3.12%
EPS Next 3Y-0.59%
RWAY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendRWAY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M
RWAY Dividend Payout.RWAY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.RWAY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP

NASDAQ:RWAY (2/10/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 8.89 0 (0%)

8.89

+0.13 (+1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)11-06
Earnings (Next)02-26
Inst Owners56.48%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.07%
Ins Owner Change-1.3%
Market Cap321.20M
Revenue(TTM)141.07M
Net Income(TTM)54.90M
Analysts74.12
Price Target10.88 (22.38%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio6.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.87%
Yearly Dividend1.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP99.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.83%
Max EPS beat(2)6.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.77%
Max EPS beat(4)12.39%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.02%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.12%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)1.12%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.71%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.71%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.3%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.67%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.57%
PT rev (1m)-1.23%
PT rev (3m)-5.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.31%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.49
Fwd PE 5.81
P/S 2.28
P/FCF 1.79
P/OCF 1.79
P/B 0.66
P/tB 0.66
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)1.62
EY18.22%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY17.21%
FCF(TTM)4.97
FCFY55.91%
OCF(TTM)4.97
OCFY55.91%
SpS3.9
BVpS13.55
TBVpS13.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number22.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.7%
ROE 11.22%
ROCE 6.42%
ROIC 5.07%
ROICexc 5.11%
ROICexgc 5.12%
OM 42.46%
PM (TTM) 38.92%
GM 47.92%
FCFM 127.29%
ROA(3y)4.56%
ROA(5y)5.44%
ROE(3y)9.34%
ROE(5y)9.12%
ROIC(3y)4.92%
ROIC(5y)4.87%
ROICexc(3y)4.94%
ROICexc(5y)4.91%
ROICexgc(3y)4.95%
ROICexgc(5y)4.91%
ROCE(3y)6.23%
ROCE(5y)6.67%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.21%
OM growth 3Y-10.9%
OM growth 5Y-7.82%
PM growth 3Y-7.29%
PM growth 5Y0.32%
GM growth 3Y-11.88%
GM growth 5Y-7.98%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.15
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.91
Debt/FCF 2.47
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.62
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 327.06%
Current Ratio 0.27
Quick Ratio 0.27
Altman-Z 0.65
F-Score8
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)-4.14%
EPS 3Y12.52%
EPS 5Y5.06%
EPS Q2Q%4.88%
EPS Next Y-0.92%
EPS Next 2Y-3.12%
EPS Next 3Y-0.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6%
Revenue growth 3Y26.53%
Revenue growth 5Y21.29%
Sales Q2Q%0.26%
Revenue Next Year-5.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.73%
Revenue Next 3Y2.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-11.18%
EBIT growth 3Y12.73%
EBIT growth 5Y11.8%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y931.34%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y931.34%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP / RWAY FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for RWAY stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to RWAY.


What is the valuation status for RWAY stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of RWAY stock?

RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the financial health of RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY) stock?

The financial health rating of RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for RWAY stock?

The dividend rating of RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP (RWAY) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 99.2%.