Ares Capital Corporation
ARCCFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the financial services sector, Ares Capital Corporation focuses on Asset Management services and products. Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout. With a market capitalization of $13.38B, it sits in large-cap territory. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing.
Market Cap
$13.38B
Beta
0.66
P/E (TTM)
13.91
P/E (Fwd)
9.62
EPS (TTM)
$1.34
EPS (Fwd)
$1.94
ROE
6.9%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$398.0M
Total Debt
$15.85B
Free CF
$759.5M
52W Change
-8.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where ARCC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, ARCC finished 0.33% above its 150-day moving average ($18.35) and 0.49% above its 200-day moving average ($18.32). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is ARCC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, ARCC's RSI(14) was 31.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Ares Capital Corporation carries $15.85B in total debt against $398.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 39.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. Free cash flow comes in at $759.5M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 6.9%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $741.0M (2022) to $1.51B (2025), reflecting a 103% increase over the period.
With a beta below 0.7, Ares Capital Corporation typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Ares Capital Corporation carries a heavier debt load relative to its cash position, which introduces financial risk that investors should weigh. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Ares Capital Corporation and its sector.