Barings BDC (STU:TRY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.53 (As of Aug. 24, 2026) — 90% Above Median

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STU:TRY Barings BDC Inc STU:TRY
63 GF Score
Price €7.96
GF Value €7.01
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Barings BDC STU:TRY -0.25% 63 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.53 as of Aug. 24, 2026, which is 90% above its 10-year median of 6.07. GuruFocus rates STU:TRY with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 917 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks worse than 69.47% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-24), Barings BDC's current share price is €7.955. Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.69. Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 11.53.

The historical rank and industry rank for Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:TRY' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.99   Med: 6.07   Max: 11.83
Current: 11.83

During the past years, Barings BDC's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 11.83. The lowest was 2.99. And the median was 6.07.

STU:TRY's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
69.47% of 917 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.84 vs STU:TRY: 11.83

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Barings BDC's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.180. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €0.69 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Barings BDC  (STU:TRY) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Barings BDC Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Barings BDC Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 9.41 9.65 10.60 10.17 10.79

STU:TRY vs PHK, AWF, PCN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Barings BDC Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS 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 PS Ratio.

Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=7.955/0.69
=11.53

* 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.

Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Barings BDC's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.18/333.9520*333.9520
=0.180

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Barings BDC Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 0.296 241.428 0.409
201612 0.359 241.432 0.497
201703 0.277 243.801 0.379
201706 0.056 244.955 0.076
201709 -0.916 246.819 -1.239
201712 0.534 246.524 0.723
201803 0.343 249.554 0.459
201806 0.425 251.989 0.563
201809 -0.875 252.439 -1.158
201812 -0.742 251.233 -0.986
201903 0.611 254.202 0.803
201906 0.199 256.143 0.259
201909 0.119 256.759 0.155
201912 0.229 256.974 0.298
202003 -2.054 258.115 -2.657
202006 1.044 257.797 1.352
202009 0.790 260.280 1.014
202012 0.449 260.474 0.576
202103 0.319 264.877 0.402
202106 0.400 271.696 0.492
202109 0.218 274.310 0.265
202112 0.187 278.802 0.224
202203 0.258 287.504 0.300
202206 -0.169 296.311 -0.190
202209 0.117 296.808 0.132
202212 -0.002 296.797 -0.002
202303 0.369 301.836 0.408
202306 0.368 305.109 0.403
202309 0.183 307.789 0.199
202312 0.288 306.746 0.314
202403 0.407 312.332 0.435
202406 0.194 314.175 0.206
202409 0.217 315.301 0.230
202412 0.263 315.605 0.278
202503 0.304 319.799 0.317
202506 0.195 322.561 0.202
202509 0.217 324.800 0.223
202512 0.232 324.054 0.239
202603 0.188 330.213 0.190
202606 0.180 333.952 0.180

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 11.53 mean?
Barings BDC (STU:TRY) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.53 as of Aug. 24, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is 90% above median its historical median of 6.07. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 11.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #637 out of 917 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.53 is 90% above median its 10-year median of 6.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.99 to a high of 11.83. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.84. Barings BDC's value of 11.53 is 47.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #637 out of 917 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to PHK and AWF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #637 out of 917 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Barings BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.84. Barings BDC's value of 11.53 is 47.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Barings BDC's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 2.99 to 11.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.07 vs. the industry median of 7.84, Barings BDC has consistently been above 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.84, based on 917 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 11.53 is 47.1% above 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.53, which is 90% above median its own 10-year median of 6.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (STU:TRY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.01, compared to a current price of €7.96 — trading 13.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.53, which is 90% above median its 10-year median of 6.07 and 47.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.84. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (STU:TRY), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 11.53 as of Aug. 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 Barings BDC (STU:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €7.96 is trading 13.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.01. GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TRY:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 11.53 (90% above median its 10-year median of 6.07)
  • GF Value™: €7.01 vs. price of €7.96 (13.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 47.1% above the Asset Management median (#637 of 917)

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


Barings BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges BBDC:USATRY:Germany
Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
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