Barings BDC (STU:TRY) Beta: -0.0289 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:TRY Barings BDC Inc STU:TRY
68 GF Score
Price €7.05
GF Value €7.43
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Barings BDC Beta?

Barings BDC STU:TRY -0.49% 68 Beta is -0.0289 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TRY with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.43 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 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), Barings BDC's Beta is -0.0289.


Barings BDC  (STU:TRY) 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)


Barings BDC Beta Related Terms


Barings BDC Beta Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barings BDC's Beta can be seen below:

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Barings BDC Beta Chart

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STU:TRY vs RPC, HTD, MFIC: Beta Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC'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.


Barings BDC Beta vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Beta distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Beta falls into.


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Barings BDC 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 -0.0289 mean?
Barings BDC (STU:TRY) has a Beta of -0.0289 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 Barings BDC and its competitors.
Is Barings BDC's Beta too high?
Barings BDC's current Beta is -0.0289. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Beta compare to RPC and HTD?
Barings BDC's Beta of -0.0289 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. Barings BDC's current Beta is -0.0289. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (STU:TRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.43, compared to a current price of €7.05 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Beta is -0.0289. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Barings BDC (STU:TRY), the current Beta is -0.0289 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 Barings BDC (STU:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €7.05 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.43. GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TRY:

  • Beta: -0.0289
  • GF Value™: €7.43 vs. price of €7.05 (5.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Barings BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges BBDC:USATRY:Germany
Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
68GF Score

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