What is Barings BDC, Inc.'s (BBDC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (58), Value (60), and Momentum (60) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Barings BDC, Inc. have an economic moat?

Barings BDC, Inc. (BBDC) has a Quality factor score of 58/100. 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 financial 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 82/100. 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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BBDC

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Barings BDC, Inc. · Financial Services · United States · $979M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

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P/E (TTM)

11.0x

ROE

7.5%

D/E

1.2x

Dividend %

11.5%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	16.0M	139.7M	123.6M	113.6M	92.2%	266.1M	103.3M	105.4M	-3.7%
EPS	0.05	1.20	1.04	0.97	168.7%	0.82	0.90	0.87	-5.0%
Shares	107.9M	106.1M	105.4M	104.7M	-3.0%	104.7M	—	—	—
Debt	1.4B	1.4B	1.5B	1.4B	-0.4%	1.4B	—	—	—
Equity	1.2B	1.2B	1.2B	1.2B	-0.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	86.3M	76.9M	122.2M	160.5M	23.0%	304.7M	—	—	—
Inv CF	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-31.1M	-145.8M	-101.3M	-185.1M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+5.4%

SMA 50SMA 200

$8.75

RSI (14)

30.7

52W High

$9.27

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC (ROA)

4.7%*72.8

ROE

7.5%37.2

GP/Assets

10.1%74.3

Op. Margin

77.3%87.1

FCF/Assets

5.6%78.5

Piotroski

446.2

Int. Cover

—N/A

D/E Ratio

1.22x25.9

Current Ratio

0.30x13.5

Value

P/E (TTM)

11.0x62.7

EV/EBITDA

—N/A

P/FCF

6.6x72.4

P/B

0.8x78.7

P/S

3.5x51.3

Div Yield

11.5%93.1

Momentum

52W High %

94%68.4

RS 6M

0%55.3

SMA 50/200

1.04x54.9

EPS Rev 4W

+4.5%87.9

EPS Rev 12W

+5.0%83.8

EPS Improve

+23%54.0

Q Growth

-11%19.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$979M

P/E (Forward)

8.9x

Gross Margin

100.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BBDC	Barings BDC, Inc.(you)	$979M	82	Strong Buy
GCMG	GCM Grosvenor Inc.	$839M	85	Strong Buy
HTD	John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund	$897M	75	Buy
GAIN	Gladstone Investment Corporation	$635M	82	Strong Buy
GSBD	Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc.	$1.1B	74	Buy
NFJ	Virtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund	$1.5B	79	Buy
CSWC	Capital Southwest Corporation	$1.6B	83	Strong Buy
VRTS	Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.	$1.1B	72	Buy
GGN	GAMCO Global Gold, Natural Resources & Income Trust	$767M	73	Buy
TRIN	Trinity Capital Inc.	$1.7B	78	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 9.5% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 100.0%