Gladstone Investment Corporation
GAINFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeGladstone Investment Corporation is business development company, specializes in lower middle market, mature stage, buyouts; refinancing existing debt; senior debt securities such as senior loans,. With a market capitalization of $630.0M, it sits in small-cap territory. The fund does not invest in start-ups.
Market Cap
$630.0M
Beta
0.79
P/E (TTM)
3.32
P/E (Fwd)
17.06
EPS (TTM)
$4.77
EPS (Fwd)
$0.93
ROE
31.7%
ROA
2.0%
Cash
$1.2M
Total Debt
$564.5M
Free CF
$39.5M
52W Change
5.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $1.2M in cash, though total debt stands at $564.5M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Annual free cash flow of $39.5M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. Return on equity stands at 31.7%, which is exceptionally high for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.0% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has grown from $32.7M (2023) to $177.5M (2026), reflecting a 444% increase over the period.
Debt significantly exceeds cash reserves, which means the company's financial flexibility could be constrained during economic downturns. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing GAIN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.