Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
MSDLFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the financial services sector, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund focuses on Asset Management services and products. Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company. With a market capitalization of $1.31B, it sits in small-cap territory. It is a Private Debt fund.
Market Cap
$1.31B
Beta
0.61
P/E (TTM)
15.31
P/E (Fwd)
8.46
EPS (TTM)
$1.01
EPS (Fwd)
$1.83
ROE
5.0%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$81.0M
Total Debt
$2.05B
Free CF
$108.7M
52W Change
-21.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
On the balance sheet, MSDL has $81.0M in cash with $2.05B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Free cash flow comes in at $108.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. ROE of 5.0% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 4.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $33.0M to $133.1M.
With a beta below 0.7, Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing MSDL.