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Capital SouthwestCSWC +1.48%56 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 20.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.94 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 831 Asset Management companies, Capital Southwest ranks better than 59.09% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Capital Southwest's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 29.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 20.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -5.00% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Capital Southwest was 86.60% per year. The lowest was -41.30% per year. And the median was -4.75% per year.
Capital Southwest (NAS:CSWC) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Capital Southwest 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
CSWC vs QQQX, BTT, ECAT: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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.
Capital Southwest 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Capital Southwest 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 20.00% mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 20.00% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Capital Southwest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #340 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Capital Southwest's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Capital Southwest's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 20.00%. The Asset Management industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60. Capital Southwest's value of 20.00% is 58.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #340 out of 831 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to QQQX and BTT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #340 out of 831 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Capital Southwest in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60. Capital Southwest's value of 20.00% is 58.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for an Asset Management company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Asset Management companies is 12.60, based on 831 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Capital Southwest's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 20.00% is 58.7% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Capital Southwest and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Southwest's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 20.00%. 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 $26.94, compared to a current price of $23.94 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 20.00% and 58.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 12.60. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 20.00% 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 $23.94 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.94.
GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CSWC:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 20.00%
GF Value™: $26.94 vs. price of $23.94 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.7% above the Asset Management median (#340 of 831)
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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