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Bain Capital Specialty FinanceBCSF +1.26%62 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.80% as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.80. GuruFocus rates BCSF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.06 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks better than 61.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -5.1 Med: 6.8 Max: 49.9
Current: 6.8
During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 49.90% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.
BCSF's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 61.4% of 842
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 3.8
vs BCSF: 6.80
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% 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 average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is 1.70, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
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During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 10.67. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.85.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is 1.70, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.420000
2026-09-15
2026-09-15
2026-09-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.420000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-06-29
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.420000
2026-03-16
2026-03-16
2026-03-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.420000
2025-12-16
2025-12-16
2025-12-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $11.23.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.68.
During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 22.36%. The lowest was 2.03%. And the median was 10.10%.
Good Sign:
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc stock Dividend Yield % is close to 5-year high.
* 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
BCSF vs FFC, BTO, RMT: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
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 average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.80% mean?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.80% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #325 out of 842 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.80% is near median its 10-year median of 6.80. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 6.80% is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #325 out of 842 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to FFC and BTO?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #325 out of 842 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 6.80% is 78.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.80 vs. the industry median of 3.80, Bain Capital Specialty Finance 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 3.80, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 6.80% is 78.9% 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 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 3.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.80. 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 Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.06, compared to a current price of $11.23 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.80 and 78.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 3.80. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 6.80% 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.23 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $14.06.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BCSF:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 6.80% (near median its 10-year median of 6.80)
GF Value™: $14.06 vs. price of $11.23 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Asset Management median (#325 of 842)
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 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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