Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) — Stock Score Summary

Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (60/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Barings BDC is a financial services firm focused on middle-market lending. While it offers decent yield, it lacks any structural alignment with our core macro themes such as advanced packaging, energy risk, or commodity supercycles.

Barings BDC, Inc. is a closed-end, externally managed business development company that primarily invests in senior secured private debt of middle-market companies. The company benefits from the global sourcing capabilities, deep underwriting expertise, and scale of its investment adviser, Barings LLC. Its investment strategy focuses on defensive, cash-flow-generating businesses, providing investors with stable income through disciplined credit selection.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.46
Market Cap$908M
P/E (TTM)9.91
P/E (Forward)8.76
Price/Book0.76
Return on Equity7.6%
Debt/Equity122.63
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin74.7%
Revenue Growth-6.0%
Dividend Yield12.3%
Free Cash Flow$67M

Barings BDC, Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barings BDC, Inc.’s (BBDC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) is 80/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (60), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Barings BDC, Inc. have an economic moat?
Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. 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 Barings BDC, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. 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 Barings BDC, Inc. in?
Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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