Barings BDCBBDC -1.81%67 Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.62. GuruFocus rates BBDC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 761 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks better than 55.98% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Barings BDC's Buyback Yield % 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.
BBDC vs PHK, OXLC, RPC: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Buyback Yield % 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.
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.55 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #335 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is Barings BDC's Buyback Yield % too high?
Barings BDC's current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.62. The Asset Management industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Barings BDC's value of 0.55 is 175% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #335 out of 761 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Buyback Yield % compare to PHK and OXLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #335 out of 761 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Barings BDC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.20. Barings BDC's value of 0.55 is 175% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.62 vs. the industry median of 0.20, Barings BDC has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for an Asset Management company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Asset Management companies is 0.20, based on 761 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barings BDC's current Buyback Yield % of 0.55 is 175% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.62. 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 (BBDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.58, compared to a current price of $8.39 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.55, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.62 and 175% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.20. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (BBDC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.55 as of Jul. 08, 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 (BBDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.39 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.58.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BBDC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.55 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.62)
GF Value™: $8.58 vs. price of $8.39 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 175% above the Asset Management median (#335 of 761)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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.
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