Gladstone Capital (STU:1G70) Current Ratio: 1.29 (As of Jun. 2026)

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STU:1G70 Gladstone Capital Corp STU:1G70
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Price €16.80
GF Value €13.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Gladstone Capital Current Ratio?

Gladstone Capital STU:1G70 -2.05% 36 Current Ratio is 1.29 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:1G70 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 703 Asset Management companies, Gladstone Capital ranks worse than 142247.37% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Gladstone Capital's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 1.29.

Gladstone Capital has a current ratio of 1.29. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:1G70's Current Ratio is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 2.92
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Current Ratio only.

Gladstone Capital  (STU:1G70) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Gladstone Capital Current Ratio Related Terms


Gladstone Capital Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio 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.

Gladstone Capital Current Ratio Chart

Gladstone Capital Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.25 1.45 1.26 1.28 5.45

Gladstone Capital Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Current Ratio 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 Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.75 5.45 1.40 0.92 1.29

STU:1G70 vs HPS, KIO, VVR: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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.


Gladstone Capital Current Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio falls into.


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Gladstone Capital Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Sep. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Sep. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Sep. 2025 )
=36.47914893617/6.6893617021277
=5.45

Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=10.042858392373/7.7608676637803
=1.29

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.29 mean?
Gladstone Capital (STU:1G70) has a Current Ratio of 1.29 as of Jun. 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 703 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio too high?
Gladstone Capital's current Current Ratio is 1.29. The Asset Management industry median Current Ratio is 2.92. Gladstone Capital's value of 1.29 is 55.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 703 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gladstone Capital has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gladstone Capital's Current Ratio compare to HPS and KIO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Gladstone Capital ranks #999999 out of 703 companies for Current Ratio. This places Gladstone Capital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.92. Gladstone Capital's value of 1.29 is 55.8% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Current Ratio among Asset Management companies is 2.92, based on 703 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Gladstone Capital's current Current Ratio of 1.29 is 55.8% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gladstone Capital's current Current Ratio is 1.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gladstone Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital (STU:1G70) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.01, compared to a current price of €16.80 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.29 and 55.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 2.92. Gladstone Capital's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Gladstone Capital (STU:1G70), the current Current Ratio is 1.29 as of Jun. 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 Gladstone Capital (STU:1G70) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gladstone Capital stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €16.80 is trading 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.01. GuruFocus considers Gladstone Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:1G70:

  • Current Ratio: 1.29
  • GF Value™: €13.01 vs. price of €16.80 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 55.8% below the Asset Management median (#999999 of 703)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:1G70 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Gladstone Capital Business Description

Other Exchanges GLAD:USA
Address 1521 Westbranch Drive, Suite 100, McLean, VA, USA, 22102
Gladstone Capital Corporation is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) based in McLean, Virginia, that invests in small and medium-sized private U.S. businesses. It is externally managed by Gladstone Management Corporation. The company primarily provides senior secured loans, second lien loans, and subordinated debt, and also makes equity investments alongside its debt, typically in businesses with established earnings and positive cash flow. Its portfolio spans a range of industries, including manufacturing, business services, healthcare, and consumer products. Revenue is generated mainly through interest income on debt investments, along with dividends and capital gains from equity holdings. As a BDC, Gladstone Capital is required to distribute most of its taxable income to shareholders, and it funds investments through equity capital, borrowings under credit facilities, and notes.
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