Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) — Stock Score Summary

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Carlyle Secured Lending is a Business Development Company (BDC). While it offers yield, it is a highly leveraged financial vehicle rather than a high-ROIC quality compounder with an un-copyable moat.

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is a business development company (BDC) that provides debt financing solutions to middle-market companies across various industries. The company primarily invests in senior secured loans, aiming to generate current income and capital appreciation for shareholders. Its affiliation with The Carlyle Group provides a significant competitive advantage through extensive deal sourcing capabilities and robust credit underwriting expertise.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$10.78
Market Cap$759M
P/E (TTM)15.41
P/E (Forward)7.60
Price/Book0.68
Return on Equity4.4%
Debt/Equity124.00
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin74.0%
Revenue Growth16.8%
Dividend Yield14.4%
Free Cash Flow$41M

Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.’s (CGBD) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (52), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. have an economic moat?
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. 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 Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. 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 Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. in?
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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