ARDC (Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund) Beta: -0.0502 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


ARDC Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc ARDC
43 GF Score
Price $12.54
GF Value $8.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ARDC 43 Beta is -0.0502 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARDC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. As of today (2026-06-25), Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta is -0.0502.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund  (NYSE:ARDC) Beta Explanation

Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. We usually compare beta to 1. A beta of 1 indicates that the security's price will move with the market. A beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

Beta is primarily used in the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) to calculate the Cost of Equity, which can be used in the calculation of WACC %. The formula of Cost of Equity is:
Cost of Equity = Risk-Free Rate of Return + Beta of Asset * (Expected Return of the Market - Risk-Free Rate of Return)


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta Related Terms


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta Chart

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Annual Data
Trend Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beta
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only 0.76 0.75 -0.34 0.67 0.61

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Semi-Annual Data
Oct17 Apr18 Oct18 Apr19 Oct19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Beta Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.34 -0.35 0.67 0.66 0.61

ARDC vs FUND, NCA, NBH: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta, along with its competitors' market caps and Beta data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta falls into.


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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Beta Calculation

Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. A stock's beta can be calculated by dividing the product of the covariance of the individual stock's returns and the market's returns by the variance of the market's returns over a specified period. Basically, GuruFocus uses the returns calculated over three-year period.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beta →
What does a Beta of -0.0502 mean?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) has a Beta of -0.0502 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta too high?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current Beta is -0.0502. Overall, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta compare to FUND and NCA?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Beta of -0.0502 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beta for an Asset Management company?
A good Beta depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Beta should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beta mean?
A high Beta can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beta is the sensitivity of the expected excess asset returns to the expected excess market returns. View historical data for Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current Beta is -0.0502. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.66, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0502. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beta calculated?
Beta is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), the current Beta is -0.0502 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.66. GuruFocus considers Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARDC:

  • Beta: -0.0502
  • GF Value™: $8.66 vs. price of $12.54 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ARDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Business Description

Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified, management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek an attractive risk adjusted level of total return, through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of (i) senior secured loans, (ii) corporate bonds, (iii) other fixed-income instruments, and (iv) securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities.
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