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CSWC

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Capital Southwest Corporation · Financial Services · United States · $1.5B · Avg Vol: $16M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
65
V
48
M
62
P/E (TTM)
12.8x
ROE
11.9%
D/E
1.2x
Dividend %
9.6%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Capital Southwest has quality Q65 and momentum M65, but value at V49 is below the calibrated floor, and the insider signal is a wash (0.01% bought against 0.01% sold), so there is no corroboration.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20222023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue61.5M109.1M108.9M151.3M35.0%232.1M165.4M183.3M10.1%
EPS1.871.102.051.471.85-0.3%1.871.721.72-3.4%
Shares36.1M45.1M52.9M60.6M+67.9%62.1M
Debt637.6M770.9M956.1M1.1B21.1%331.5M
Equity590.4M755.7M883.6M1.0B19.6%
Op CF-227.1M-188.5M-217.3M-193.5M-193.5M
Inv CF-0.3M-13.0K-1.7M-0.3M
Fin CF237.5M199.2M231.5M178.4M
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22.8423.2023.5723.9324.30Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$23.55
RSI (14)
49.4
52W High
$24.41
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
65
ROIC (ROA)
6.3%*78.1
ROE
11.9%62.6
GP/Assets
12.3%78.5
Op. Margin
75.8%87.0
FCF/Assets
5.2%77.4
Piotroski
320.3
Int. Cover
N/A
D/E Ratio
1.19x25.2
Current Ratio
47.85x96.5
Value
48
P/E (TTM)
12.8x53.1
EV/EBITDA
8.6x50.8
P/FCF
14.9x38.5
P/B
1.4x37.3
P/S
6.4x28.6
Div Yield
9.6%89.5
Momentum
62
52W High %
96%70.6
RS 6M
0%57.0
SMA 50/200
1.08x68.2
EPS Rev 4W
+0.5%84.3
EPS Rev 12W
-2.2%26.3
EPS Improve
+19%45.8
Q Growth
32%65.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.5B
P/E (Forward)
10.7x
Gross Margin
100.0%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CSWCCapital Southwest Corporation(you)$1.5B81STRONG BUY
NFJVirtus Dividend, Interest & Premium Strategy Fund$1.4B80BUY
ETGEaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Global Dividend Income Fund$1.7B77BUY
BDJBlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust$1.7B76BUY
TRINTrinity Capital Inc.$1.6B74BUY
APAMArtisan Partners Asset Management Inc.$2.8B81STRONG BUY
TYTri-Continental Corporation$1.9B72BUY
HTDJohn Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund$924M86STRONG BUY
AAMIAcadian Asset Management Inc.$2.6B77BUY
GAINGladstone Investment Corporation$635M80BUY

Peer medians: ROE 9.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 100.0%

Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) — Stock Score Summary

Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (48/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Capital Southwest has quality Q65 and momentum M65, but value at V49 is below the calibrated floor, and the insider signal is a wash (0.01% bought against 0.01% sold), so there is no corroboration.

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$23.55
Market Cap$1.5B
P/E (TTM)12.76
P/E (Forward)10.71
Price/Book1.43
Return on Equity11.9%
Debt/Equity1.19x
Gross Margin100.0%
Operating Margin75.8%
Revenue Growth-4.0%
Dividend Yield9.6%
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 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (48), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Capital Southwest Corporation have an economic moat?
Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 81/100. 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).