Bain Capital Specialty FinanceBCSF -0.95%59 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 0.72. GuruFocus rates BCSF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks better than 64.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 0.72 Max: 0.78
Current: 0.67
During the past years, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 0.78. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 0.72.
BCSF's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 64.31% of 1006
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85
vs BCSF: 0.67
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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16.858. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
BCSF vs EOI, MFIC, FFC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 mean?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.72. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #359 out of 1006 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 is near median its 10-year median of 0.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 0.78. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 0.67 is 21.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #359 out of 1006 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EOI and MFIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #359 out of 1006 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 0.67 is 21.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 0.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.72 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Bain Capital Specialty Finance 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.85, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 is 21.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.21, compared to a current price of $12.55 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.72 and 21.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 09, 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.55 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.21.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCSF:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.67 (near median its 10-year median of 0.72)
GF Value™: $10.21 vs. price of $12.55 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% below the Asset Management median (#359 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company's objective is to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to investors by investing in middle-market companies. Its portfolio of investments includes First Lien Senior Secured Loan, Preferred Equity, Equity Interest, Warrants, and Second Lien Senior Secured Loan, and others.
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