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SIXTH STREET SPECIALTY LENDI (TSLX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TSLX - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US83012A1097 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

24.8  -0.3 (-1.2%)

After market: 24.8 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to TSLX. TSLX was compared to 233 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. TSLX has an average financial health and profitability rating. TSLX has a valuation in line with the averages, 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

TSLX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year TSLX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years TSLX has always been profitable.
In multiple years TSLX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
TSLX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTSLX 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 -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of TSLX (5.03%) is better than 71.67% of its industry peers.
TSLX has a better Return On Equity (10.99%) than 64.81% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.97%, TSLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.10% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TSLX is below the industry average of 7.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.34%) for TSLX is below the current ROIC(5.97%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.03%
ROE 10.99%
ROIC 5.97%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)11.5%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)5.34%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
TSLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTSLX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 36.58%, TSLX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.40% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
TSLX's Operating Margin of 54.55% is amongst the best of the industry. TSLX outperforms 90.56% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TSLX has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 57.21%, TSLX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.52% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TSLX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 54.55%
PM (TTM) 36.58%
GM 57.21%
OM growth 3Y1.97%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y-20.18%
PM growth 5Y-8.86%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
TSLX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTSLX 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 TSLX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, TSLX has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for TSLX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
TSLX Yearly Shares OutstandingTSLX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
TSLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTSLX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

TSLX has an Altman-Z score of 1.19. This is a bad value and indicates that TSLX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
TSLX has a Altman-Z score (1.19) which is in line with its industry peers.
TSLX has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.85. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as TSLX would need 10.85 years to pay back of all of its debts.
TSLX's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.85 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. TSLX outperforms 52.36% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.15 is on the high side and indicates that TSLX has dependencies on debt financing.
TSLX has a Debt to Equity ratio (1.15) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 10.85
Altman-Z 1.19
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
TSLX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTSLX 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 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

TSLX has a Current Ratio of 3.22. This indicates that TSLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.22, TSLX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.26% of the companies in the same industry.
TSLX has a Quick Ratio of 3.22. This indicates that TSLX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TSLX has a better Quick ratio (3.22) than 80.26% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.22
Quick Ratio 3.22
TSLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTSLX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TSLX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -1.26%.
Measured over the past 5 years, TSLX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, TSLX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.74% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, TSLX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.92% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-1.26%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y4%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y20.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.92%
Sales Q2Q%-1.26%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.90% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -5.38% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-7.25%
EPS Next 2Y-5.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.38%
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.
TSLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTSLX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M
TSLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTSLX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 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 10.51, the valuation of TSLX can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of TSLX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: TSLX is cheaper than 70.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.50, TSLX is valued rather cheaply.
TSLX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.86.
63.52% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSLX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
TSLX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.51
Fwd PE 11.86
TSLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTSLX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

69.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than TSLX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.71
EV/EBITDA N/A
TSLX Per share dataTSLX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of TSLX may justify a higher PE ratio.
TSLX's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.90% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y-5.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.58%, TSLX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.76, TSLX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, TSLX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.58%

5.2 History

The dividend of TSLX has a limited annual growth rate of 4.56%.
TSLX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.56%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
TSLX Yearly Dividends per shareTSLX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

95.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TSLX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of TSLX has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP95.78%
EPS Next 2Y-5.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.9%
TSLX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTSLX 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 -200M
TSLX Dividend Payout.TSLX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TSLX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SIXTH STREET SPECIALTY LENDI

NYSE:TSLX (7/18/2025, 8:16:53 PM)

After market: 24.8 0 (0%)

24.8

-0.3 (-1.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/amc
Inst Owners52.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.33B
Analysts82.35
Price Target23.86 (-3.79%)
Short Float %3.01%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.58%
Yearly Dividend1.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.56%
DP95.78%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date06-16 2025-06-16 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.9%
Min EPS beat(2)2.62%
Max EPS beat(2)5.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.81%
Max EPS beat(4)5.19%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.64%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.99%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.29%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.49%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.8%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.51
Fwd PE 11.86
P/S 4.84
P/FCF 13.71
P/OCF 13.71
P/B 1.46
P/tB 1.46
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)2.36
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)2.09
Fwd EY8.43%
FCF(TTM)1.81
FCFY7.29%
OCF(TTM)1.81
OCFY7.29%
SpS5.12
BVpS17.04
TBVpS17.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.63
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.03%
ROE 10.99%
ROCE 7.56%
ROIC 5.97%
ROICexc 6.05%
ROICexgc 6.05%
OM 54.55%
PM (TTM) 36.58%
GM 57.21%
FCFM 35.33%
ROA(3y)5.22%
ROA(5y)6.31%
ROE(3y)11.5%
ROE(5y)13.29%
ROIC(3y)5.34%
ROIC(5y)5.16%
ROICexc(3y)5.38%
ROICexc(5y)5.2%
ROICexgc(3y)5.38%
ROICexgc(5y)5.2%
ROCE(3y)6.76%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y8.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.59%
ROICexc growth 3Y8.94%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.59%
OM growth 3Y1.97%
OM growth 5Y0.68%
PM growth 3Y-20.18%
PM growth 5Y-8.86%
GM growth 3Y0.51%
GM growth 5Y-0.28%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.15
Debt/FCF 10.85
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 1.79
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 96.57%
Current Ratio 3.22
Quick Ratio 3.22
Altman-Z 1.19
F-Score5
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)-1.26%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y4%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-7.25%
EPS Next 2Y-5.87%
EPS Next 3Y-4.9%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.74%
Revenue growth 3Y20.09%
Revenue growth 5Y13.92%
Sales Q2Q%-1.26%
Revenue Next Year-6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.28%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.38%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.77%
EBIT growth 3Y22.46%
EBIT growth 5Y14.7%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y144.82%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y144.82%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A