Barings BDC, Inc.
BBDCFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeBarings BDC, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Valued at $890.0M, BBDC is a small-cap name in its sector. It seeks to invest primarily in senior secured loans, first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt, subordinated debt, equity co-investments and senior secured private debt investments in private middle-market companies that operate across a wide range of industries.
Market Cap
$890.0M
Beta
0.65
P/E (TTM)
10.24
P/E (Fwd)
8.79
EPS (TTM)
$0.83
EPS (Fwd)
$0.97
ROE
7.6%
ROA
4.8%
Cash
$79.8M
Total Debt
$1.41B
Free CF
$66.8M
52W Change
-11.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, BBDC has $79.8M in cash with $1.41B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. The company generates $66.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at 7.6%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.8% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $86.8M to $113.6M.
With a beta below 0.7, Barings BDC, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Barings BDC, Inc. 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 Barings BDC, Inc. and its sector.