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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset falls into.
* 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.
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Capital Southwest's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.52. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's Debt-to-Asset of 0.52 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 Debt-to-Asset for an Asset Management company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.52. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.57, compared to a current price of $23.46 — trading 11.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.52. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.52 as of Mar. 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 $23.46 is trading 11.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.57.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSWC:
Debt-to-Asset: 0.52
GF Value™: $26.57 vs. price of $23.46 (11.7% below fair value)
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 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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