RWAY

Runway Growth Finance

Fundamental data last updated:April 13, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Financial Services

industry

Asset Management

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/11/26

Business Summary

Runway Growth Finance operates within asset management, generating returns by allocating capital into structured credit and investment vehicles designed to produce yield and capital appreciation. Its revenue base is driven by portfolio income and investment spreads, which flow through to operating margin and ROIC. The firm’s moat depends on underwriting expertise, disciplined capital allocation, and access to differentiated deal flow rather than physical assets. Trading at 0.6x book suggests the market questions the durability of that moat, but if management sustains underwriting performance and converts projected earnings growth into realized cash flow, intrinsic value could materially exceed the current $279M market capitalization.

 


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VALUATION

P/E

7.1

Market Cap ($M USD)

$279

Forward P/E

4.4

PEG

0.5

PRICE TO SALES

5.1

PRICE TO BOOK

0.6

EV / EBITDA

-

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

DCF Value

Graham Number

Price to FCF

EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

20.80%

Annual Payout

$1.37

Payout Ratio

150.50%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

0

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

-

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$0.93

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$1.49

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

6.40%

Return on Equity (ROE)

7.00%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

-

Debt-to-Equity

0.9

Piotroski F-Score

5

Altman Z-Score

-

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.60%

Current Ratio

-

Quick Ratio

Net Debt to EBITDA

Interest Coverage

Gross Profit margin

FCF PER SHARE

REVENUE PER SHARE

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

At 7.1x earnings and just 4.4x forward earnings, RWAY is priced like a distressed asset despite operating in Financial Services with positive profitability metrics. A 0.5 forward PEG implies the market is discounting growth far below its projected trajectory, especially with EPS Next Year estimated at $0.93. However, the absence of an Altman Z-Score and missing leverage metrics inject uncertainty into the balance sheet assessment. With a $279M market cap and a Price/Book of 0.6, the stock is trading at a steep discount to its net asset value, suggesting either deep mispricing or embedded structural concerns. This is statistically cheap, but the lack of key solvency data prevents calling it unquestionably safe.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As an Asset Management firm, RWAY’s adaptability to AI is less about product disruption and more about underwriting discipline, risk analytics, and capital allocation efficiency. Firms in this space that leverage data-driven credit modeling and portfolio optimization gain measurable competitive advantages. The company’s modest 7.00% operating margin leaves room for technology-driven efficiency gains if executed properly.

The Bull Case

This is a classic deep value setup: a 0.6 Price/Book combined with 7.60% ROIC and a 6.40% Return on Equity suggests the firm is generating returns above many asset-heavy financial peers while trading below book value. A Piotroski F-Score of 5 indicates financial stability without flashing distress, reinforcing that this is not a broken balance sheet story based on available metrics. The forward valuation is compelling—4.4x earnings with a 0.5 PEG is firmly in GARP territory, implying growth is being undervalued relative to price. With Sales Growth Next Year listed at $1.49 and EPS expected at $0.93, earnings power appears set to improve meaningfully. For disciplined institutional capital seeking asymmetric payoff in small-cap financials, this valuation offers significant multiple expansion potential if execution holds steady.

The Bear Case

There are real red flags. EPS is currently listed as "-", which raises immediate questions about trailing profitability visibility despite a stated 7.1 P/E. Dividend metrics are inconsistent, with TTM Yield at 0.9, Dividend Per Share USD at 20.80%, and Payout Ratio at $1.37—these figures signal potential instability or reporting noise around capital returns. Key risk metrics including Debt/Equity, Short % of Float, Altman Z-Score, and Current Ratio are missing, making it impossible to confidently assess leverage or liquidity risk. With only 6.40% ROE and a thin 7.00% operating margin, profitability is not robust enough to absorb major credit or capital market shocks. This is cheap for a reason, and without clearer balance sheet transparency, the discount may persist.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

12.90%

Analyst Consensus

2.6

Average Analyst Price Target

$9.44

Institutional Ownership %

51.40%

1-Year Beta

0.63

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

0.90%%

Distance to 52-Week High

57.80%

Distance to 52-Week Low

101.00%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

50-DAY SMA

200-DAY SMA

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