CSWC (Capital Southwest) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-6.08 (As of Jun. 2026)

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CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
59 GF Score
Price $24.58
GF Value $24.78
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.08% 59 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-6.08 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Capital Southwest's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.147. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-6.08 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -40.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 122.40% per year. The lowest was -131.90% per year. And the median was -4.05% per year.

As of today (2026-09-04), Capital Southwest's current stock price is $24.58. Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-6.08. Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Capital Southwest was 276.20. The lowest was 4.29. And the median was 10.76.


Capital Southwest  (NAS:CSWC) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of Capital Southwest was 276.20. The lowest was 4.29. And the median was 10.76.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.51 -2.13 -2.74 -6.36 -5.87

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 -6.26 -6.28 -6.05 -5.87 -6.08

CSWC vs CET, GAM, RQI: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Capital Southwest Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Capital Southwest's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=-1.147/333.9520*333.9520
=-1.147

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 -2.297 241.428 -3.177
201612 -2.446 241.432 -3.383
201703 -1.075 243.801 -1.473
201706 -0.176 244.955 -0.240
201709 -0.405 246.819 -0.548
201712 -2.604 246.524 -3.527
201803 -0.764 249.554 -1.022
201806 -1.125 251.989 -1.491
201809 -3.666 252.439 -4.850
201812 0.030 251.233 0.040
201903 -0.991 254.202 -1.302
201906 -0.176 256.143 -0.229
201909 0.093 256.759 0.121
201912 -1.256 256.974 -1.632
202003 -1.279 258.115 -1.655
202006 -1.262 257.797 -1.635
202009 -1.285 260.280 -1.649
202012 0.057 260.474 0.073
202103 -1.108 264.877 -1.397
202106 -4.730 271.696 -5.814
202109 -0.155 274.310 -0.189
202112 -1.507 278.802 -1.805
202203 -1.802 287.504 -2.093
202206 -2.742 296.311 -3.090
202209 -0.920 296.808 -1.035
202212 -3.126 296.797 -3.517
202303 -0.955 301.836 -1.057
202306 -1.480 305.109 -1.620
202309 -1.229 307.789 -1.333
202312 0.434 306.746 0.472
202403 -2.316 312.332 -2.476
202406 0.681 314.175 0.724
202409 -0.515 315.301 -0.545
202412 -3.078 315.605 -3.257
202503 -1.025 319.799 -1.070
202506 0.483 322.561 0.500
202509 -1.100 324.800 -1.131
202512 -1.401 324.054 -1.444
202603 -0.860 330.213 -0.870
202606 -1.147 333.952 -1.147

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-6.08 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-6.08 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Capital Southwest's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-6.08. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to CET and GAM?
Capital Southwest's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-6.08 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-6.08. 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 $24.78, compared to a current price of $24.58 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-6.08. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-6.08 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $24.58 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.78. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-6.08
  • GF Value™: $24.78 vs. price of $24.58 (0.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
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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