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Barings BDC (BBDC)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $8.97 | Market Cap: $943.3 Mil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Barings BDC (BBDC)


Market Price (12/28/2025): $8.97
Market Cap: $943.3 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Asset Management & Custody Banks

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 24%, Dividend Yield is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 20%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -16%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -25%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 164%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity, and Private Credit.
  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -78%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -78%
3   Key risks
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0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 24%, Dividend Yield is 13%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 20%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 20%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity, and Private Credit.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -16%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -25%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 164%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11%
6 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -78%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -78%
7 Key risks
BBDC key risks include [1] the potential unsustainability of its dividend due to reliance on volatile, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BBDC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points highlighting factors that may have contributed to Barings BDC (BBDC) stock moving by -3.7% between August 31, 2025, and December 28, 2025:

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<b>1. Decline in Net Asset Value (NAV) per share.</b> Barings BDC's Net Asset Value (NAV) per share experienced a slight decrease, falling from $11.18 as of June 30, 2025, to $11.10 as of September 30, 2025. This quarter-over-quarter decline in intrinsic value can negatively impact investor sentiment and stock price.

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<b>2. Net unrealized depreciation and realized losses in the investment portfolio.</b> The company reported a net unrealized depreciation of $8.8 million and a net realized loss of $1.3 million during the third quarter of 2025, which contributed to the decrease in NAV per share. Such losses within the investment portfolio can signal underlying challenges or market headwinds.

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<b>3. Increase in the debt-to-equity ratio.</b> Barings BDC's debt-to-equity ratio rose from 1.34x as of June 30, 2025, to 1.40x as of September 30, 2025. An increase in leverage can sometimes be perceived as heightened risk by investors, potentially putting downward pressure on the stock.

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<b>4. Dividend rate decrease.</b> On August 9, 2025, Barings BDC Inc. decreased its dividend rate by more than 3%, from an annualized rate of $1.24 to $1.04. While the Q4 2025 quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share was declared on October 7, 2025, and covered by Net Investment Income, the earlier reduction in the annualized dividend rate could have dampened investor expectations for future income and contributed to stock price weakness.

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<b>5. Modest share repurchase activity.</b> Despite the Board authorizing a share repurchase program for up to $30.0 million commencing March 1, 2025, only 250,000 shares were repurchased at an average price of $9.35 per share as of November 6, 2025, with no shares repurchased during the third quarter of 2025. A less aggressive capital return to shareholders than anticipated could have removed a potential support for the stock price.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.2% change in BBDC stock from 9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 1.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
927202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)8.698.973.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)112.89114.201.16%
Net Income Margin (%)88.56%88.89%0.37%
P/E Multiple9.159.291.59%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)105.23105.160.07%
Cumulative Contribution3.21%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/27/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BBDC3.2% 
Market (SPY)4.3%37.1%
Sector (XLF)3.3%49.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.8% change in BBDC stock from 6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 2.6% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
628202512272025Change
Stock Price ($)8.568.974.80%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)111.33114.202.58%
Net Income Margin (%)88.80%88.89%0.10%
P/E Multiple9.129.291.86%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)105.37105.160.20%
Cumulative Contribution4.80%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/28/2025 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BBDC4.8% 
Market (SPY)12.6%31.8%
Sector (XLF)7.4%42.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 6.9% change in BBDC stock from 12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 20.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1227202412272025Change
Stock Price ($)8.398.976.86%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)127.89114.20-10.71%
Net Income Margin (%)90.21%88.89%-1.46%
P/E Multiple7.699.2920.81%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)105.72105.160.53%
Cumulative Contribution6.86%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2024 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BBDC6.9% 
Market (SPY)17.0%56.0%
Sector (XLF)15.3%58.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 57.0% change in BBDC stock from 12/28/2022 to 12/27/2025 was primarily driven by a 279.9% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1228202212272025Change
Stock Price ($)5.718.9757.03%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)30.06114.20279.86%
Net Income Margin (%)57.91%88.89%53.50%
P/E Multiple35.859.29-74.08%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)109.27105.163.76%
Cumulative Contribution56.80%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/28/2023 to 12/27/2025
ReturnCorrelation
BBDC31.2% 
Market (SPY)48.0%50.8%
Sector (XLF)51.3%54.4%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BBDC Return-3%29%-19%19%24%5%56%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BBDC Win Rate58%83%50%50%58%67% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BBDC Max Drawdown-47%-4%-22%-9%0%-15% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventBBDCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-37.3%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.5%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-49.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven97.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven426 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-53.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven115.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-58.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven142.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven361 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Barings BDC's stock fell -37.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/10/2021. A -37.3% loss requires a 59.5% gain to breakeven.

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About Barings BDC (BBDC)

Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. 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. It specializes in mezzanine, leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, change of control transactions, acquisition financings, growth financing, and recapitalizations in lower middle market, mature, and later stage companies. It invests in manufacturing and distribution; business services and technology; transportation and logistics; consumer product and services. It invests in United States. It invests in companies with EBITDA of $10 million to $75 million, typically in private equity sponsor backed. Barings BDC, Inc. Barings BDC, Inc. was incorporated on October 10, 2006 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Barings BDC (BBDC):

  • Like a private equity firm, but one that primarily provides debt (loans) to private middle-market companies.
  • The commercial lending division of a bank like JPMorgan Chase, but specializing in loans to private, mid-sized businesses.
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Major Products & Services of Barings BDC (BBDC)

  • Senior Secured Loans: Provides capital to middle-market companies through debt secured by the borrower's assets, holding the highest repayment priority.
  • Unitranche Loans: Offers comprehensive financing solutions by combining senior and subordinated debt into a single, simplified loan facility for middle-market companies.
  • Second Lien Loans: Delivers capital to middle-market companies through debt secured by the borrower's assets, ranking below senior secured loans in repayment priority.
  • Equity Investments: Acquires minority ownership stakes, preferred equity, or warrants in middle-market companies, often alongside debt financing, for potential capital appreciation.

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Barings BDC (BBDC) is a Business Development Company (BDC) that primarily invests in private, middle-market companies. Its business model involves providing debt and equity financing to these companies. Therefore, BBDC's "customers" are the companies to which it provides capital. BBDC sells primarily to **other companies**. Barings BDC maintains a diversified portfolio of investments across numerous private middle-market companies in various industries. As such, it generally does not have a few "major customers" that dominate its revenue stream in the way a traditional sales-oriented company might. Its success depends on the performance of its broad portfolio of investments. Since BBDC's portfolio consists of privately held companies, these companies **do not have public stock symbols**. Examples of companies in BBDC's diversified investment portfolio include (but are not limited to, and no single investment constitutes a "major customer" due to diversification): * AccentCare, Inc. * AmerCareRoyal, LLC * Ancillary Medical Solutions, LLC * BigHand Inc. * Data Axle, Inc. These are private companies across various sectors such as healthcare services, manufacturing, business services, and software.

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  • Barings LLC
  • U.S. Bancorp (USB)
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

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Eric Lloyd, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Eric Lloyd is the current Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Barings BDC, Inc. He will transition to Executive Chairman of the Board, effective January 1, 2026, with Thomas Q. McDonnell succeeding him as CEO. Mr. Lloyd is also the President of Barings LLC, where he is responsible for leading and managing cross-asset investment teams, corporate strategy, business development, and product management. He has been in the industry since 1990, with his experience encompassing leadership positions in investment management, investment banking, leveraged finance, and risk management. Prior to joining Barings in 2013, Mr. Lloyd served as Head of Market and Institutional Risk for Wells Fargo, was a member of Wells Fargo's Management Committee, and was on the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo Securities. Before Wells Fargo acquired Wachovia, he worked in Wachovia's Global Markets Investment Banking division, holding various leadership roles, including Head of Wachovia's Global Leveraged Finance Group.

Thomas Q. McDonnell, Chief Executive Officer (Incoming, effective January 1, 2026)

Thomas Q. McDonnell is appointed as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Barings BDC, Inc., effective January 1, 2026. He brings over 30 years of experience in global finance, investment management, and strategic business planning. Mr. McDonnell previously spent nearly two decades at Barings, where he served as a Managing Director and a member of the U.S. High Yield Investment Committee and other credit-related investment committees. During his tenure, he played a key role in managing multi-strategy and global loan portfolios and spearheaded fundraising efforts exceeding $15 billion. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Patriarch Partners, Bank of America, and JP Morgan Chase, focusing on deal structuring, credit risk management, portfolio strategy, and financial planning. Mr. McDonnell also serves on the board of directors of Rocade Holdings LLC, a specialty finance company focused on litigation finance. He is a retired Certified Public Accountant.

Elizabeth Murray, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

Elizabeth Murray serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Barings BDC, Inc. She also holds these roles for Barings Capital Investment Corporation and Barings Private Credit Corporation. Ms. Murray is a board member for Rocade LLC. Her previous experience includes serving as the Chief Accounting Officer for Barings BDC, Barings Capital Investment Corporation, and Barings Private Credit Corporation. Prior to that, she was the Vice President of Financial Reporting at Triangle Capital Corporation before the investment management of the company was externalized to Barings LLC.

Matthew Freund, President

Matthew Freund serves as the President of Barings BDC, Inc. He is also the President of Barings Capital Investment Corporation and Barings Private Credit Corporation. Mr. Freund is a member of Barings' Global Private Finance Group and the North America Private Finance Investment Committee. He also serves as a board member for Eclipse Business Credit, a specialty lender focused on providing asset-backed loans. Before joining Barings in 2015, Mr. Freund worked for US Bank, where he structured bank loans to support leveraged buyouts for private equity sponsors.

Albert Perley, Treasurer

Albert Perley serves as the Treasurer of Barings BDC, Inc. He also holds the Treasurer position for Barings Capital Investment Corporation and Barings Private Credit Corporation. Mr. Perley is a member of Barings' Permanent Capital team, working within the Barings BDC Complex and related Joint Ventures. He is also a board member of Sierra Senior Loan Strategy JV I LLC, a joint venture with Barings BDC. Prior to joining Barings in 2021, Mr. Perley worked in investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities, where he underwrote CLOs and leveraged lending credit facilities to numerous private credit managers.

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The key risks for Barings BDC (BBDC) are primarily related to its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations, the inherent credit risk of its middle-market lending portfolio, and the impact of its external management fee structure.

  1. Interest Rate Sensitivity and Dividend Sustainability: A significant portion of Barings BDC's debt portfolio investments bear variable interest rates, typically SOFR-based. While this can be advantageous in a rising rate environment, a decline in interest rates could negatively impact the company's net investment income (NII). Several analyses indicate an "elevated risk of a dividend cut" and that NII growth has recently stemmed from "volatile, non-recurring sources," suggesting that the current dividend payout may become unsustainable if interest rates fall further or if portfolio yields compress. This risk is critical for investors who primarily seek income from BDCs.
  2. Credit Quality and Portfolio Risk in Middle-Market Lending: Barings BDC invests primarily in privately-held middle-market companies, which inherently carries a higher degree of risk compared to larger, publicly traded entities. While BBDC focuses on senior secured private debt, the credit quality of its underlying loan portfolio remains a significant risk. The company's past, under its former name Triangle Capital, experienced "hefty losses" from subordinated debt investments, underscoring the potential for credit deterioration to lead to "permanent losses" in net asset value (NAV) if underwriting is poor, particularly given a BDC's limited ability to retain earnings.
  3. Impact of External Management Fees: As an externally managed business development company, Barings BDC pays management and incentive fees to its investment adviser, Barings. While these fees are structured to align with shareholder interests, they "consume a significant portion of investment income". There is also a potential for the adviser to favor investments that generate capital gains, which incur a capital gains fee without a hurdle rate, over income-producing securities, which might not always align perfectly with the BDC's objective of generating consistent current income for its shareholders.

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Barings BDC (BBDC) primarily focuses on providing debt investments, predominantly senior secured loans, to private U.S. middle-market companies. These investments often include first lien debt, unitranche, second lien debt, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments. The companies they target typically have an EBITDA between $10 million and $75 million and are often backed by private equity sponsors. The addressable market for Barings BDC's main products and services is within the U.S. private credit and direct lending landscape. The U.S. private credit market is estimated to be approximately $1.1 trillion to $1.25 trillion. Globally, this market is larger, estimated at around $1.6 trillion to $2 trillion. Direct lending constitutes just over half of the private credit market. Some analyses suggest that the broader addressable market for private credit in the United States could exceed $30 trillion. The U.S. "middle market," which Barings BDC targets, is estimated by some to have a combined revenue of $4 trillion. This market consists of nearly 200,000 businesses, with 90% in the lower middle market segment, generating annual revenues between $10 million and $150 million.

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Barings BDC (BBDC) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several strategic initiatives focused on its core investment activities and market positioning.

  1. Increased Origination and Deployment of Capital: Barings BDC's primary objective is to generate current income by investing in privately held middle-market companies. The company continues to deploy capital into new and existing portfolio companies, with approximately $150 million deployed in Q3 2025 and new commitments of $73.5 million ($41.1 million funded) subsequent to September 30, 2025. Management commentary from Q2 2025 indicated a "building pipeline with more nascent opportunities" and strong indications from investment banks of increased transaction activity, pointing to higher merger and acquisition (M&A) activity which could fuel further investment opportunities.
  2. Disciplined Investment Strategy and Credit Quality: The company's strategic focus on senior secured, middle-market investments, comprising 95% of its portfolio by Q2 2025, emphasizes careful credit selection to achieve attractive, risk-adjusted returns. With 97% of its investments in senior secured debt and a low non-accrual rate (0.6% at fair value in Q2 2025), Barings BDC aims to ensure consistent and high-quality income generation from its portfolio, contributing to stable revenue growth.
  3. Capital Rotation and Optimization of Legacy Holdings: Barings BDC is actively working to maximize the value of legacy holdings acquired from MVC Capital and Sierra, seeking to divest these assets at attractive valuations. The termination of the MVC Capital Credit Support Agreement in Q2 2025 resulted in a $23 million inflow, which is being redirected into income-producing assets. This strategic capital rotation allows the company to reallocate capital into new, potentially higher-yielding investments, thereby enhancing overall portfolio yield and income.
  4. Leveraging the Barings Platform and Expertise: The strength and scale of the broader Barings platform, combined with its skilled team, are highlighted as key factors bolstering the resilience of Barings BDC's portfolio and enhancing its strategic approach. This extensive credit platform and disciplined underwriting are expected to continue positioning the company to generate attractive returns and source differentiated investment opportunities, underpinning future revenue streams.

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Share Repurchases

  • Barings BDC authorized a new 12-month share repurchase program on February 20, 2025, allowing for repurchases of up to $30.0 million of its common stock at prices below the then-current net asset value per share, commencing March 1, 2025.
  • As of November 6, 2025, the company repurchased 250,000 shares under the authorized program at an average price of $9.35 per share.
  • The company repurchased approximately 200,000 shares during the third quarter of 2024 and over 500,000 shares through September 30, 2024, under its 2024 share repurchase plan.

Share Issuance

  • Barings BDC issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.200% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2028, with the offering priced on September 8, 2025.
  • Stockholders did not approve a proposal to issue shares below net asset value at the company's 2025 Annual Meeting on May 8, 2025.

Inbound Investments

  • A strategic move to rotate into income-producing assets was supported by a $23 million payment received from Barings, which was associated with the termination of its MVC Credit Support Agreement.

Outbound Investments

  • Barings BDC primarily focuses on investing in senior secured loans to private middle-market companies across various industries.
  • During the third quarter of 2025, the company deployed nearly $150 million across new and existing portfolio companies.
  • In the second quarter of 2025, Barings BDC invested $137.3 million in 19 new companies and an additional $61.7 million in existing positions.

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Peer Comparisons for Barings BDC

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Financials

BBDCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBarings .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price8.9723.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap0.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM11455,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM-3,6241,64411,54412,991130,21411,544
FCF LTM-892,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg442,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM-893,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg443,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

BBDCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBarings .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-10.7%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg87.5%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%3.2%
Rev Chg Q5.1%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%8.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.2%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.0%
Op Mgn LTM-6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%17.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%16.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM--0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM-78.1%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg26.9%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%23.8%
FCF/Rev LTM-78.1%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg26.9%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%21.6%

Valuation

BBDCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBarings .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.921.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S8.30.41.04.45.410.04.9
P/EBIT-6.819.925.122.531.322.5
P/E9.38.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO-10.65.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield24.1%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%5.2%
Dividend Yield13.3%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.6%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E1.70.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E1.60.30.60.20.00.00.3

Returns

BBDCHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameBarings .HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn2.0%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%1.3%
3M Rtn3.2%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%5.2%
6M Rtn4.8%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn6.9%-27.0%16.2%40.5%34.5%7.5%11.8%
3Y Rtn57.0%-1.9%71.1%143.1%81.3%120.2%76.2%
1M Excs Rtn0.6%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-1.1%
3M Excs Rtn-1.1%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.9%
6M Excs Rtn-7.5%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-8.0%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-25.1%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Lending and investment289109154 104
Total289109154 104


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Lending and investment   1,677 
Total   1,677 


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$8.97 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.9 
First Trading Date02/22/2007 
Distance from 52W High-5.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$8.73$8.60
DMA Trendindeterminateindeterminate
Distance from DMA2.7%4.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility15.1%20.6%
Downside Capture37.9954.13
Upside Capture45.3852.10
Correlation (SPY)35.4%56.1%
BBDC Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.340.520.410.450.590.63
Up Beta-0.190.670.790.430.650.57
Down Beta-0.080.240.140.160.580.69
Up Capture66%67%9%46%37%31%
Bmk +ve Days12253873141426
Stock +ve Days9212761128393
Down Capture48%55%72%68%68%85%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7173257110328

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of BBDC With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 BBDCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.1%16.3%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.2%
Annualized Volatility20.4%19.0%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.280.670.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 58.5%56.0%3.9%31.9%49.8%17.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of BBDC With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 BBDCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return10.6%16.1%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility18.7%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.6%
Sharpe Ratio0.450.710.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 51.3%49.2%8.2%16.6%46.3%16.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of BBDC With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 BBDCSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return3.0%13.2%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility25.7%22.3%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.140.550.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 44.8%42.4%6.4%20.3%42.8%8.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity857,731
Short Interest: % Change Since 1130202534.7%
Average Daily Volume869,367
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity105,158,938
Short % of Basic Shares0.8%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/2025-0.4%-0.7%2.9%
8/7/20254.5%5.1%6.1%
5/8/2025-1.6%2.4%8.2%
2/20/20252.7%-2.6%-5.8%
11/6/20240.1%1.8%2.4%
8/7/20245.5%4.9%5.8%
5/7/2024-1.4%2.6%5.4%
1/25/20241.5%-2.5%7.4%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131314
# Negative998
Median Positive2.7%2.6%5.6%
Median Negative-0.7%-0.9%-4.7%
Max Positive5.5%8.1%8.8%
Max Negative-4.8%-5.8%-22.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025807202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024507202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023222202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231109202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022223202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221110202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022809202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021223202210-K 12/31/2021