BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:TCPC • US09259E1082
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This TCPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. TCPC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- TCPC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year TCPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: TCPC reported negative net income in multiple years.
- TCPC had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- TCPC has a worse Return On Assets (-5.39%) than 79.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -14.87%, TCPC is doing worse than 78.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCPC has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: TCPC outperforms 64.85% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TCPC is below the industry average of 7.31%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.31%) for TCPC is above the 3 year average (5.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.39% | ||
| ROE | -14.87% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% |
ROA(3y)-2.14%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-0.48%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)4.61%
1.3 Margins
- TCPC has a better Operating Margin (54.42%) than 92.47% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TCPC has grown nicely.
- TCPC has a Gross Margin of 55.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: TCPC outperforms 64.44% of its industry peers.
- TCPC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 54.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.87% |
OM growth 3Y3.68%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.89%
2. TCPC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- TCPC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- TCPC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- TCPC has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- TCPC has an Altman-Z score of -0.38. This is a bad value and indicates that TCPC is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.38, TCPC is doing worse than 82.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- TCPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.68. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as TCPC would need 6.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of TCPC (6.68) is better than 64.02% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.73 is on the high side and indicates that TCPC has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.73, TCPC is doing worse than 73.64% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.38 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- TCPC has a Current Ratio of 4.13. This indicates that TCPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- TCPC's Current ratio of 4.13 is amongst the best of the industry. TCPC outperforms 85.77% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 4.13 indicates that TCPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- TCPC has a better Quick ratio (4.13) than 86.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.13 |
3. TCPC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for TCPC have decreased strongly by -26.42% in the last year.
- TCPC shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.39% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, TCPC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -22.22% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-26.42%
EPS 3Y-8.35%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-28.3%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -26.26% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- TCPC is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -18.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.49%
EPS Next 2Y-26.27%
EPS Next 3Y-26.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-20.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.16%
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.
4. TCPC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 3.75, the valuation of TCPC can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TCPC is valued cheaper than 92.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. TCPC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.82, the valuation of TCPC can be described as very cheap.
- TCPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. TCPC is cheaper than 91.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TCPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say TCPC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TCPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as TCPC's earnings are expected to decrease with -26.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.27%
EPS Next 3Y-26.26%
5. TCPC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- TCPC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 16.63%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.53, TCPC pays a better dividend. On top of this TCPC pays more dividend than 89.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- TCPC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.63% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of TCPC decreases each year by -3.11%.
- TCPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- TCPC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The Dividend Rate of TCPC has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-107.01%
EPS Next 2Y-26.27%
EPS Next 3Y-26.26%
TCPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4.39
+0.07 (+1.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry Strength31.68
Industry Growth53.42
Earnings (Last)02-27 2026-02-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners26.7%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change11.12%
Market Cap369.77M
Revenue(TTM)201.79M
Net Income(TTM)-88.93M
Analysts44.44
Price Target4.42 (0.68%)
Short Float %6.97%
Short Ratio4.45
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 16.63% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.11%
DP-107.01%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-17 2026-03-17 (0.17)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(2)1.42%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(4)5.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.03%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.62%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.28%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.91%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.28%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.91%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.19%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.53%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.64%
PT rev (1m)-33.33%
PT rev (3m)-33.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-15.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-9.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 3.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.82 | ||
| P/S | 1.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.39 | ||
| P/B | 0.62 | ||
| P/tB | 0.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY26.65%
EPS(NY)0.75
Fwd EY17.19%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY41.9%
OCF(TTM)1.84
OCFY41.9%
SpS2.4
BVpS7.1
TBVpS7.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.6712 (211.42%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.39% | ||
| ROE | -14.87% | ||
| ROCE | 6.72% | ||
| ROIC | 5.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.51% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.59% | ||
| OM | 54.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 55.87% | ||
| FCFM | 76.77% |
ROA(3y)-2.14%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-5.77%
ROE(5y)-0.48%
ROIC(3y)5.27%
ROIC(5y)4.61%
ROICexc(3y)5.55%
ROICexc(5y)4.82%
ROICexgc(3y)5.63%
ROICexgc(5y)4.89%
ROCE(3y)6.67%
ROCE(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y8.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.16%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.08%
OM growth 3Y3.68%
OM growth 5Y2.4%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.91%
GM growth 5Y-1.89%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.68 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.38 |
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)-26.42%
EPS 3Y-8.35%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.44%
EPS Next Y-35.49%
EPS Next 2Y-26.27%
EPS Next 3Y-26.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.69%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-28.3%
Revenue Next Year-20.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-18.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.98%
EBIT growth 3Y7.5%
EBIT growth 5Y5.71%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-47.15%
FCF growth 3Y-8.75%
FCF growth 5Y4.84%
OCF growth 1Y-47.15%
OCF growth 3Y-8.75%
OCF growth 5Y4.84%
BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP / TCPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for TCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TCPC.
What is the valuation status for TCPC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) stock?
BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for TCPC stock?
The financial health rating of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for TCPC stock?
The dividend rating of BLACKROCK TCP CAPITAL CORP (TCPC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -107.01%.