(BBDC) Barings BDC - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US06759L1035

Debt, Loans, Credit, Investment, Funding

BBDC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of BBDC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.17, "2020-12-31": 0.19, "2021-03-31": 0.22, "2021-06-30": 0.22, "2021-09-30": 0.23, "2021-12-31": 0.23, "2022-03-31": 0.23, "2022-06-30": 0.29, "2022-09-30": 0.26, "2022-12-31": 0.34, "2023-03-31": 0.25, "2023-06-30": 0.31, "2023-09-30": 0.31, "2023-12-31": 0.31, "2024-03-31": 0.28, "2024-06-30": 0.39, "2024-09-30": 0.29, "2024-12-31": 0.28, "2025-03-31": 0.25, "2025-06-30": 0.28,

BBDC Revenue

Revenue of BBDC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 16.329142, 2020-12-31: 19.882564, 2021-03-31: 30.593, 2021-06-30: 33.153, 2021-09-30: 34.984, 2021-12-31: 36.605, 2022-03-31: 43.757, 2022-06-30: 55.592, 2022-09-30: 56.306, 2022-12-31: 63.473, 2023-03-31: 67.204, 2023-06-30: 75.302, 2023-09-30: 70.846, 2023-12-31: 75.849, 2024-03-31: 69.807, 2024-06-30: 74.886, 2024-09-30: 70.851, 2024-12-31: 58.223, 2025-03-31: 54.867, 2025-06-30: 58.454,

Description: BBDC Barings BDC

Barings BDC Inc (NYSE:BBDC) is a US-based company operating in the Asset Management & Custody Banks sub-industry. As a Business Development Company (BDC), BBDC invests in and provides financing to middle-market companies, generating income through interest and fees.

To evaluate BBDCs performance, key metrics to monitor include Net Investment Income (NII), Net Asset Value (NAV) per share, and the investment portfolios yield. A stable or increasing NII and NAV per share indicate a healthy financial condition. The companys ability to maintain a consistent dividend payout is also crucial, as BDCs are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to shareholders.

Economic drivers influencing BBDCs performance include interest rates, credit market conditions, and the overall state of the economy. Rising interest rates can increase the yield on BBDCs investments, potentially boosting NII. Conversely, economic downturns may lead to higher default rates, negatively impacting the companys financial performance.

To assess BBDCs valuation, investors can examine the Price-to-NAV (P/NAV) ratio, which compares the stocks market price to its underlying net asset value. A P/NAV ratio below 1 may indicate an attractive buying opportunity. Additionally, the companys Return on Equity (RoE) of 8.42% suggests a relatively stable return profile.

From a risk management perspective, BBDCs investment portfolio composition, credit quality, and diversification across various industries and geographies are essential factors to consider. A well-diversified portfolio with a robust credit risk management framework can help mitigate potential losses and ensure stable returns.

BBDC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 987m
Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception 2007-02-15

BBDC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 36.0%
Fundamental 58.8%
Dividend Rating 86.8%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -17.0%
Analyst Rating 4.40 of 5

BBDC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 7.32%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.14%
Annual Growth 5y 9.86%
Payout Consistency 93.3%
Payout Ratio 108.2%

BBDC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 78.4%
Growth Correlation 12m -15%
Growth Correlation 5y 76.4%
CAGR 5y 9.25%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.35
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 1.97
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.98
Alpha 0.10
Beta 0.597
Volatility 22.06%
Current Volume 473.8k
Average Volume 20d 473.8k
Stop Loss 8.8 (-3.7%)
Signal -0.66

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5

Net Income (100.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 14.5m TTM)
FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.34pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -0.58% (prev 32.71%; Δ -33.30pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.00 (>3.0%) and CFO 8.17m <= Net Income 100.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (1.52b) to EBITDA (190.1m) ratio: 7.99 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 0.97 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (105.2m) change vs 12m ago -0.63% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 71.16% (prev 81.20%; Δ -10.04pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 8.98% (prev 11.19%; Δ -2.21pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 2.21 (EBITDA TTM 190.1m / Interest Expense TTM 86.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' -0.74

(A) -0.00 = (Total Current Assets 41.8m - Total Current Liabilities 43.2m) / Total Assets 2.79b
(B) -0.24 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -668.9m / Total Assets 2.79b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 190.1m / Avg Total Assets 2.70b
(D) -0.41 = Book Value of Equity -668.8m / Total Liabilities 1.62b
Total Rating: -0.74 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.82

1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50
2. FCF Yield 4.97% = 2.49
3. FCF Margin 50.40% = 7.50
4. Debt/Equity 1.29 = 1.72
5. Debt/Ebitda 7.99 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 2.83)% = 3.53
7. RoE 8.42% = 0.70
8. Rev. Trend -22.39% = -1.68
9. EPS Trend -8.82% = -0.44

What is the price of BBDC shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 9.14 with a total of 473,839 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.97%, over one month by -2.50%, over three months by +4.75% and over the past year by -1.47%.

Is Barings BDC a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Barings BDC is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 58.82 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BBDC is around 9.70 USD . This means that BBDC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 6.13%.

Is BBDC a buy, sell or hold?

Barings BDC has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.40. Therefore, it is recommended to buy BBDC.
  • Strong Buy: 3
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the BBDC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 10.2 11.1%
Analysts Target Price 10.2 11.1%
ValueRay Target Price 10.4 13.7%

Last update: 2025-09-05 04:34

BBDC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 987.4m (987.4m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 49.3m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 9.8842
P/E Forward = 9.3633
P/S = 3.5226
P/B = 0.8791
Beta = 0.778
Revenue TTM = 242.4m USD
EBIT TTM = 190.1m USD
EBITDA TTM = 190.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 1.48b USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 43.2m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 1.52b USD (Calculated: Short Term 43.2m + Long Term 1.48b)
Net Debt = 1.52b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.46b USD (987.4m + Debt 1.52b - CCE 49.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.21 (Ebit TTM 190.1m / Interest Expense TTM 86.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.97% (FCF TTM 122.2m / Enterprise Value 2.46b)
FCF Margin = 50.40% (FCF TTM 122.2m / Revenue TTM 242.4m)
Net Margin = 41.25% (Net Income TTM 100.0m / Revenue TTM 242.4m)
Gross Margin = 71.16% ((Revenue TTM 242.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 69.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -3.67 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 2.46b / Book Value Of Equity -668.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.46% (Interest Expense 22.2m / Debt 1.52b)
Taxrate = 3.05% (3.47m / 113.8m)
NOPAT = 184.3m (EBIT 190.1m * (1 - 3.05%))
Current Ratio = 0.97 (Total Current Assets 41.8m / Total Current Liabilities 43.2m)
Debt / Equity = 1.29 (Debt 1.52b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.18b)
Debt / EBITDA = 7.99 (Net Debt 1.52b / EBITDA 190.1m)
Debt / FCF = 12.44 (Debt 1.52b / FCF TTM 122.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.19b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.58% (Net Income 100.0m, Total Assets 2.79b )
RoE = 8.42% (Net Income TTM 100.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.19b)
RoCE = 7.14% (Ebit 190.1m / (Equity 1.19b + L.T.Debt 1.48b))
RoIC = 6.92% (NOPAT 184.3m / Invested Capital 2.66b)
WACC = 4.10% (E(987.4m)/V(2.51b) * Re(8.22%)) + (D(1.52b)/V(2.51b) * Rd(1.46%) * (1-Tc(0.03)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.34%
Discount Rate = 8.22% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 69.68% ; FCFE base≈143.3m ; Y1≈94.1m ; Y5≈43.0m
Fair Price DCF = 7.80 (DCF Value 820.6m / Shares Outstanding 105.2m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -8.82 | EPS CAGR: 2.73% | SUE: 0.53 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -22.39 | Revenue CAGR: 1.37%

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