Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund
MSDLFinancial ServicesNASDAQAsset Management · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeMorgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund is a business development company. Valued at $1.11B, MSDL is a small-cap name in its sector. It is a Private Debt fund.
Market Cap
$1.11B
Beta
0.68
P/E (TTM)
19.16
P/E (Fwd)
7.24
EPS (TTM)
$0.69
EPS (Fwd)
$1.83
ROE
3.5%
ROA
4.9%
Cash
$57.5M
Total Debt
$1.98B
Free CF
$81.2M
52W Change
-22.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MSDL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MSDL finished 10.32% below its 150-day moving average ($14.25) and 10.38% below its 200-day moving average ($14.26). 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 MSDL overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MSDL's RSI(14) was 28.0, in oversold territory (below 30). 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.
The company holds $57.5M in cash, though total debt stands at $1.98B. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow comes in at $81.2M, 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 3.5%, 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 been uneven over recent years, ranging from $33.0M to $133.1M.
The relatively low beta of 0.68 suggests MSDL is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund and its sector.