Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) — Stock Score Summary

Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Capital Southwest is a BDC with a leveraged capital structure and dilutive equity issuance model, failing our asset-light and high-ROIC requirements.

Capital Southwest Corporation is a business development company (BDC) focused on providing customized debt and equity financing to upper-middle market businesses across various industries. The company's competitive edge lies in its strong origination platform and expertise in structuring flexible capital solutions, addressing the financing needs of companies often underserved by traditional lenders.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$23.54
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (TTM)12.39
P/E (Forward)10.62
Price/Book1.41
Return on Equity11.9%
Debt/Equity119.31
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin75.8%
Revenue Growth-4.0%
Dividend Yield10.9%
Free Cash Flow$98M

Capital Southwest Corporation operates in the Asset Management industry, part of the Financial Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital Southwest Corporation’s (CSWC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is 95/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (50), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Capital Southwest Corporation have an economic moat?
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. 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 Capital Southwest Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 95/100. 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 Capital Southwest Corporation in?
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically the Asset Management industry (United States).
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