Capital Southwest Corporation
CSWCFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the financial services sector, Capital Southwest Corporation (CSWC) is listed under Asset Management. At a $1.43B market cap, Capital Southwest Corporation ranks as a small-cap company within financial services. The firm specializes in credit and private equity and venture capital investments in lower middle market companies, mezzanine, later stage, mature, late venture, emerging growth, buyouts, industry consolidation, recapitalizations and growth capital investments.
Market Cap
$1.43B
Beta
0.75
P/E (TTM)
12.36
P/E (Fwd)
9.42
EPS (TTM)
$1.81
EPS (Fwd)
$2.38
ROE
11.2%
ROA
6.2%
Cash
$58.5M
Total Debt
$1.23B
Free CF
$92.7M
52W Change
7.2%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where CSWC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, CSWC finished 1.31% below its 150-day moving average ($22.82) and 0.58% above its 200-day moving average ($22.39). 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 CSWC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, CSWC's RSI(14) was 39.0, 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.
On the balance sheet, CSWC has $58.5M in cash with $1.23B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $92.7M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 11.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has grown from $61.5M (2023) to $151.3M (2026), reflecting a 146% increase over the period.
Capital Southwest 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 Capital Southwest Corporation and its sector.