Bain Capital Specialty Finance (FRA:618) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.67 (As of Jul. 24, 2026) — Near Median

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

FRA:618 Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc FRA:618
60 GF Score
Price €10.69
GF Value €8.82
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance FRA:618 -1.91% 60 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 0.71. GuruFocus rates FRA:618 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,000 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks better than 64% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-24), Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current share price is €10.694. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.99. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.67.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:618' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65   Med: 0.71   Max: 0.78
Current: 0.66

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 0.71.

FRA:618's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
64% of 1000 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.85 vs FRA:618: 0.66

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 €14.582. 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 €15.99 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation


Bain Capital Specialty Finance  (FRA:618) 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

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB 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.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.75

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 0.00 0.00 0.77 0.75 0.66

FRA:618 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.


FRA:618
60GF Score
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc FRA:618
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

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.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=10.694/15.99
=0.67

* 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's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=14.582/330.2130*330.2130
=14.582

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 0.000 241.018 0.000
201609 0.000 241.428 0.000
201612 2.004 241.432 2.741
201703 6.080 243.801 8.235
201706 8.600 244.955 11.593
201709 8.146 246.819 10.898
201712 8.205 246.524 10.990
201803 9.856 249.554 13.042
201806 12.372 251.989 16.213
201809 14.510 252.439 18.980
201812 16.864 251.233 22.166
201903 17.288 254.202 22.457
201906 17.255 256.143 22.245
201909 17.651 256.759 22.701
201912 17.499 256.974 22.486
202003 15.426 258.115 19.735
202006 14.042 257.797 17.986
202009 13.814 260.280 17.526
202012 13.598 260.474 17.239
202103 14.023 264.877 17.482
202106 14.119 271.696 17.160
202109 14.478 274.310 17.429
202112 15.079 278.802 17.860
202203 15.635 287.504 17.958
202206 16.221 296.311 18.077
202209 17.147 296.808 19.077
202212 16.323 296.797 18.161
202303 16.219 301.836 17.744
202306 16.095 305.109 17.419
202309 16.436 307.789 17.633
202312 16.142 306.746 17.377
202403 16.281 312.332 17.213
202406 16.440 314.175 17.279
202409 16.001 315.301 16.758
202412 16.858 315.605 17.638
202503 16.320 319.799 16.851
202506 15.224 322.561 15.585
202509 14.823 324.800 15.070
202512 14.711 324.054 14.991
202603 14.582 330.213 14.582

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 mean?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (FRA:618) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.67 as of Jul. 24, 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 0.71. 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 #360 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 36%.
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 0.71. 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 #360 out of 1000 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 60/100 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 #360 out of 1000 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 0.71 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 1,000 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 0.71. 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 (FRA:618) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.82, compared to a current price of €10.69 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.71 and 21.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.85. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 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 (FRA:618), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.67 as of Jul. 24, 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 (FRA:618) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €10.69 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.82. GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:618:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.67 (near median its 10-year median of 0.71)
  • GF Value™: €8.82 vs. price of €10.69 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 21.2% below the Asset Management median (#360 of 1000)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges BCSF:USA618:Germany
Address 200 Clarendon Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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.
60GF Score

Get the complete analysis for FRA:618

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

€10.69
Price
€8.82
GF Value