(BBDC) Barings BDC - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: BBDC Barings BDC August 25, 2025
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 | 903m |
| Sub-Industry | Asset Management & Custody Banks |
| IPO / Inception | 2007-02-15 |
BBDC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 27.5% |
| Fundamental | 32.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 88.0% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -17.9% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.40 of 5 |
BBDC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 10.33% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 19.46% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 12.47% |
| Payout Consistency | 93.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 60.9% |
BBDC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -65.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -32.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 75.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 10.57% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | 0.40 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | 1.71 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.96 |
| Alpha | -16.29 |
| Beta | 0.754 |
| Volatility | 19.44% |
| Current Volume | 311.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 503.6k |
| Stop Loss | 8.7 (-3.3%) |
| Signal | 0.27 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income (100.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 14.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -9.64pp (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 (171.4m) ratio: 8.86 <= 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 1.06 (EBITDA TTM 171.4m / Interest Expense TTM 86.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -0.99
| (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) 0.03 = EBIT TTM 90.8m / Avg Total Assets 2.70b |
| (D) -0.41 = Book Value of Equity -668.8m / Total Liabilities 1.62b |
| Total Rating: -0.99 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 32.86
| 1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -3.36% = -1.68 |
| 3. FCF Margin -33.62% = -7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.33 = 1.67 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 8.86 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -0.80)% = -0.99 |
| 7. RoE 8.42% = 0.70 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -22.39% = -1.68 |
| 9. EPS Trend -53.25% = -2.66 |
What is the price of BBDC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.78%, over one month by +2.74%, over three months by +0.57% and over the past year by -0.37%.
Is Barings BDC a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of BBDC is around 9.91 USD . This means that BBDC is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +10.11% (Margin of Safety).
Is BBDC a buy, sell or hold?
- 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 | 12.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 10.2 | 12.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 10.6 | 18% |
BBDC Fundamental Data Overview October 20, 2025
P/E Trailing = 9.0421
P/E Forward = 8.285
P/S = 3.2225
P/B = 0.7781
Beta = 0.754
Revenue TTM = 242.4m USD
EBIT TTM = 90.8m USD
EBITDA TTM = 171.4m USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = 1.57b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 1.52b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.42b USD (903.3m + Debt 1.57b - CCE 49.3m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.06 (Ebit TTM 90.8m / Interest Expense TTM 86.0m)
FCF Yield = -3.36% (FCF TTM -81.5m / Enterprise Value 2.42b)
FCF Margin = -33.62% (FCF TTM -81.5m / 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)
Gross Margin QoQ = 66.97% (prev 63.19%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.87 (Enterprise Value 2.42b / Total Assets 2.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.41% (Interest Expense 22.2m / Debt 1.57b)
Taxrate = 3.78% (808.0k / 21.4m)
NOPAT = 87.3m (EBIT 90.8m * (1 - 3.78%))
Current Ratio = 0.97 (Total Current Assets 41.8m / Total Current Liabilities 43.2m)
Debt / Equity = 1.33 (Debt 1.57b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 1.18b)
Debt / EBITDA = 8.86 (Net Debt 1.52b / EBITDA 171.4m)
Debt / FCF = -18.64 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 1.52b / FCF TTM -81.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.19b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
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 = 3.30% (EBIT 90.8m / Capital Employed (Total Assets 2.79b - Current Liab 43.2m))
RoIC = 3.28% (NOPAT 87.3m / Invested Capital 2.66b)
WACC = 4.08% (E(903.3m)/V(2.47b) * Re(8.79%) + D(1.57b)/V(2.47b) * Rd(1.41%) * (1-Tc(0.04)))
Discount Rate = 8.79% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.54%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -81.5m)
EPS Correlation: -53.25 | EPS CAGR: -60.57% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -22.39 | Revenue CAGR: 1.37% | SUE: -0.08 | # QB: 0
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