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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $306M · Avg Vol: $2M/d

8
StockRank
Q
23
V
30
M
37
P/E (TTM)
13.1x
ROE
—
D/E
—
Dividend %
—
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation is a closed-end credit fund. It is a yield-focused financial vehicle rather than an operating business with a durable moat or scale economics, making it inappropriate for a concentrated equity compounder portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company designed to provide an attractive risk-adjusted return. The fund's competitive moat is its ability to dynamically allocate capital across senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) using Ares Management's leading credit platform. It operates as a specialized asset management vehicle for income-seeking investors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—-43.4M59.7M41.2M25.6M-34.6%
EPS1.62-2.012.461.66—0.8%
Shares—22.9M22.9M23.5M24.0M+4.6%
Debt—68.8M63.5M106.9M123.2M21.5%
Equity—306.8M332.1M347.0M343.6M3.8%
Op CF—75.5M38.8M-24.5M12.6M-45.0%
Inv CF——————
Fin CF—-74.6M-36.6M20.5M-10.5M—
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PRICE (1Y)+0.2%
12.4712.5512.6312.7112.79May 7May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$12.77
RSI (14)
48.4
52W High
$13.91
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC (ROA)
—N/A
ROE
—N/A
GP/Assets
—N/A
Op. Margin
0.0%12.9
FCF/Assets
—N/A
Piotroski
—20.6
Int. Cover
—N/A
D/E Ratio
—N/A
Current Ratio
—N/A
Value
30
P/E (TTM)
13.1x48.5
EV/EBITDA
—N/A
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
—N/A
P/S
—N/A
Div Yield
—N/A
Momentum
37
52W High %
92%52.8
RS 6M
-10%39.8
SMA 50/200
0.99x30.1
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$306M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
0.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Financial Services, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of ARDC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
ARDCAres Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.(you)$306M8STRONG SELL
DBLDoubleLine Opportunistic Credit Fund$284M7STRONG SELL
BGHBarings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund$283M5STRONG SELL
FAIR.LFair Oaks Income Limited$317M3STRONG SELL
NPCTNuveen Core Plus Impact Fund$290M12STRONG SELL
EOTEaton Vance National Municipal Opportunities Trust$268M12STRONG SELL
CPZCalamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust$254M4STRONG SELL
SIGC.LSherborne Investors (Guernsey) C Limited$282M1STRONG SELL
BGBBlackstone Strategic Credit 2027 Term Fund$508M7STRONG SELL
DFPFlaherty & Crumrine Dynamic Preferred and Income Fund Inc.$425M12STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 10.8% · P/E 13.6x · Gross margin 0.0%

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) — Stock Score Summary

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 8/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (37/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation is a closed-end credit fund. It is a yield-focused financial vehicle rather than an operating business with a durable moat or scale economics, making it inappropriate for a concentrated equity compounder portfolio.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company designed to provide an attractive risk-adjusted return. The fund's competitive moat is its ability to dynamically allocate capital across senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) using Ares Management's leading credit platform. It operates as a specialized asset management vehicle for income-seeking investors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$12.77
Market Cap$306M
P/E (TTM)13.11
Gross Margin0.0%
Operating Margin0.0%

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc.’s (ARDC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) is 8/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (30), and Momentum (37) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. have an economic moat?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 8/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. in?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund, Inc. (ARDC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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