Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) E10: €1.60 (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:SFW Capital Southwest Corp FRA:SFW
58 GF Score
Price €20.70
GF Value €22.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Capital Southwest E10?

Capital Southwest FRA:SFW +0.68% 58 E10 is €1.60 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:SFW with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Capital Southwest's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.381. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our e10, which is €1.60 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest's average E10 Growth Rate was 18.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -9.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -14.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average E10 Growth Rate was -3.10% 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 E10 growth rate using E10 data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average E10 Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 37.50% per year. The lowest was -22.20% per year. And the median was -5.30% per year.

As of today (2026-07-02), Capital Southwest's current stock price is €20.70. Capital Southwest's E10 for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.60. Capital Southwest's Shiller PE Ratio of today is 12.94.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller PE Ratio of Capital Southwest was 15.60. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 6.93.


Capital Southwest  (FRA:SFW) E10 Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, E10 may underestimate the company's earnings power. Shiller PE Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual P/E is low.

For the Shiller P/E, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller P/E is also called PE10.

The Shiller P/E was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

Capital Southwest's Shiller P/E Ratio of today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/E10
=20.70/1.60
=12.94

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Shiller P/E Ratio of Capital Southwest was 15.60. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 6.93.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real earnings power.


Capital Southwest E10 Related Terms


Capital Southwest E10 Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's E10 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.

Capital Southwest E10 Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
E10
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.74 2.27 1.68 1.45 1.60

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
E10 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 1.45 1.37 1.51 1.53 1.60

FRA:SFW vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: E10 Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.


Capital Southwest Shiller PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.


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Capital Southwest E10 Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller P/E calculation. When we calculate the today's Shiller P/E ratio of a stock, we use today's price divided by E10.

What is E10? How do we calculate E10?

E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the E10 of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the earnings from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the earnings of 2001 earnings data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent earnings in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart earned $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent earnings in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart earns $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 earnings in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent earnings of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by 10 to get E10.

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.

For example, Capital Southwest's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_EPS= Earnings per Share (Diluted) /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=0.381/330.2130*330.2130
=0.381

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data

per share eps CPI Adj_EPS
201606 0.151 241.018 0.207
201609 0.392 241.428 0.536
201612 0.465 241.432 0.636
201703 0.346 243.801 0.469
201706 0.303 244.955 0.408
201709 0.451 246.819 0.603
201712 0.541 246.524 0.725
201803 0.743 249.554 0.983
201806 0.616 251.989 0.807
201809 0.343 252.439 0.449
201812 0.220 251.233 0.289
201903 0.545 254.202 0.708
201906 0.336 256.143 0.433
201909 0.136 256.759 0.175
201912 -0.342 256.974 -0.439
202003 -1.260 258.115 -1.612
202006 0.435 257.797 0.557
202009 0.747 260.280 0.948
202012 0.658 260.474 0.834
202103 0.412 264.877 0.514
202106 0.589 271.696 0.716
202109 -0.170 274.310 -0.205
202112 0.478 278.802 0.566
202203 0.763 287.504 0.876
202206 0.095 296.311 0.106
202209 0.343 296.808 0.382
202212 0.085 296.797 0.095
202303 0.532 301.836 0.582
202306 0.581 305.109 0.629
202309 0.534 307.789 0.573
202312 0.523 306.746 0.563
202403 0.258 312.332 0.273
202406 0.288 314.175 0.303
202409 0.432 315.301 0.452
202412 0.325 315.605 0.340
202503 0.314 319.799 0.324
202506 0.416 322.561 0.426
202509 0.375 324.800 0.381
202512 0.461 324.054 0.470
202603 0.381 330.213 0.381

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our e10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about E10 →
What does a E10 of €1.60 mean?
Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW) has a E10 of €1.60 as of Mar. 2026. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's E10 too high?
Capital Southwest's current E10 is €1.60. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's E10 compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's E10 of €1.60 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 E10 for an Asset Management company?
A good E10 depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, E10 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 E10 mean?
A high E10 can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. E10 represents the company's inflation-adjusted earnings per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current E10 is €1.60. 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 (FRA:SFW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.16, compared to a current price of €20.70 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current E10 is €1.60. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is E10 calculated?
E10 is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (FRA:SFW), the current E10 is €1.60 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 (FRA:SFW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.70 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.16. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:SFW:

  • E10: €1.60
  • GF Value™: €22.16 vs. price of €20.70 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Capital Southwest Business Description

Other Exchanges CSWC:USA
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
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.
58GF Score

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€20.70
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