Golub Capital BDCGBDC +0.24%54 Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.02. GuruFocus rates GBDC with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,428 Asset Management companies, Golub Capital BDC ranks worse than 92.58% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Golub Capital BDC's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.02.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Golub Capital BDCcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
GBDC'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 0.02 Max: 0.09
Current: 0.02
During the past 13 years, Golub Capital BDC's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.09. The lowest was 0.00. And the median was 0.02.
GBDC's Cash-to-Debt is ranked worse than 92.58% of 1428
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 4.85
vs GBDC: 0.02
Golub Capital BDC (NAS:GBDC) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Golub Capital BDC Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Golub Capital BDC Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
Golub Capital BDC Cash-to-Debt vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt 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.
Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 as of Mar. 2026. This is near median its historical median of 0.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Golub Capital BDC ranks #1322 out of 1428 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Golub Capital BDC's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is near median its 10-year median of 0.02. The Asset Management industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.85. Golub Capital BDC's value of 0.02 is 99.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golub Capital BDC ranks #1322 out of 1428 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Golub Capital BDC has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golub Capital BDC's Cash-to-Debt compare to NEA and AB?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Golub Capital BDC ranks #1322 out of 1428 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This places Golub Capital BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 4.85. Golub Capital BDC's value of 0.02 is 99.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.02 vs. the industry median of 4.85, Golub Capital BDC has consistently been below 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 Cash-to-Debt for an Asset Management company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Asset Management companies is 4.85, based on 1,428 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Golub Capital BDC's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.02 is 99.6% below 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 Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 4.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golub Capital BDC's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golub Capital BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.76, compared to a current price of $12.35 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.02 and 99.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 4.85. Golub Capital BDC's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Golub Capital BDC (GBDC), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.02 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 Golub Capital BDC (GBDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golub Capital BDC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.35 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76.
GuruFocus considers Golub Capital BDC to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GBDC:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.02 (near median its 10-year median of 0.02)
GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $12.35 (41% above fair value)
Industry Position: 99.6% below the Asset Management median (#1322 of 1428)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GBDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golub Capital BDC Inc. is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation by investing in senior secured and one-stop loans in U.S. middle-market companies. It also invests in second-lien and subordinated loans, warrants, and minority equity securities in U.S. middle-market companies. The company generally invests in securities rated below investment grade by independent rating agencies, or those that would be rated below investment grade if evaluated. The company operates in the USA, Canada, and other countries, with the majority of its revenue coming from the USA.
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