BBDC

Barings BDC, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 19, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Financial - Credit Services

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/06/2026

Business Summary

Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. It seeks to invest primarily in senior secured loans, first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt, subordinated debt, equity co-investments and senior secured private debt investments in private middle-market companies that operate across a wide range of industries. It specializes in mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, change of control transactions, acquisition financings, growth financing, and recapitalizations in lower middle market, mature, and later stage companies. It invests in manufacturing and distribution; business services and technology; transportation and logistics; consumer product and services. It invests in United States. It invests in companies with EBITDA of $10 million to $75 million, typically in private equity sponsor backed. Barings BDC, Inc. Barings BDC, Inc. was incorporated on October 10, 2006 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

 


VALUATION

P/E

10.16

Market Cap ($M USD)

$907.81M

Forward P/E

9.74

PEG

2.26

PRICE TO SALES

4.15

PRICE TO BOOK

0.79

EV / EBITDA

16.78

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

26.02%

DCF Value

$81.02

Graham Number

$14.54

Price to FCF

3.84

EV to FCF

9.49

Earnings Yield

9.84%

FCF Yield

26.02%

DIVIDEND

Yield

14.30%

Annual Payout

$1.24

Payout Ratio

134.09%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.85

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$0.89

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$22.64B

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.67%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

61.00%

Debt-to-Equity

1.23

Piotroski F-Score

9

Altman Z-Score

0.27

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

5.19%

Current Ratio

2.74

Quick Ratio

2.74

Net Debt to EBITDA

9.98

Interest Coverage

1.59

Gross Profit margin

67.80%

FCF PER SHARE

$2.26

REVENUE PER SHARE

$2.09

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

BBDC’s valuation presents a striking disconnect. The stock has traded significantly below its DCF value, suggesting a potential deep value opportunity. However, the Altman Z-score of 0.27 raises red flags about financial distress, while the Forward P/E of 10.06 and an Earnings Yield of 9.62% indicate a reasonable valuation. Despite these concerns, the market may be overlooking its intrinsic value, as evidenced by its low Price/Book ratio of 0.81, hinting at a potential mispricing relative to its Graham Number.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating in the Financial - Credit Services industry, BBDC is positioned to leverage AI for enhanced credit risk assessment and operational efficiency. However, the traditional nature of its sector may slow rapid tech adoption. Its resilience will depend on integrating AI to streamline processes and improve customer service.

The Bull Case

For the value-driven investor, BBDC offers compelling reasons to buy. With a robust Piotroski F-Score of 8, it signals strong financial health and operational efficiency. The impressive Free Cash Flow Yield of 25.44% and a solid Operating Margin of 61% highlight its ability to generate cash and maintain pricing power. Additionally, an ROIC of 5.13% underscores effective capital allocation, making it attractive for those seeking growth at a reasonable price.

The Bear Case

Despite its strengths, BBDC faces significant structural risks. The Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 9.87 is alarmingly high, indicating potential leverage issues. Its Interest Coverage ratio of 1.59 suggests limited ability to meet interest obligations, raising concerns about financial stability. Furthermore, the payout ratio exceeding 100% questions the sustainability of its dividend, posing a risk to income-focused investors.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Buy

Average Analyst Price Target

$12.50

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

0.68

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

14.42%

Distance to 52-Week Low

8.19%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

0.00%

50-DAY SMA

$8.61

200-DAY SMA

$8.90

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