Capital Southwest's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.69.
During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -0.90% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 35.30% per year. The lowest was -29.10% per year. And the median was 1.90% per year.
Capital Southwest's current price is $23.77. Its book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.69. Hence, today's PB Ratio of Capital Southwest is 1.42.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Capital Southwest was 1.73. The lowest was 0.56. And the median was 1.18.
Capital Southwest (NAS:CSWC) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Capital Southwest Book Value per Share Related Terms
Capital Southwest Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's Book Value per Share 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.
CSWC vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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.
Capital Southwest PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Book Value per Share of $16.69 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's Book Value per Share too high?
Capital Southwest's current Book Value per Share is $16.69. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Book Value per Share compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's Book Value per Share of $16.69 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 Book Value per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Book Value per Share is $16.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.55, compared to a current price of $23.77 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $16.69. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Book Value per Share is $16.69 as of Mar. 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $23.77 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.55.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CSWC:
Book Value per Share: $16.69
GF Value™: $25.55 vs. price of $23.77 (7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CSWC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
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