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Barings BDCBBDC -1.06%62 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.83 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BBDC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 834 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks better than 97.6% on this metric.
Barings BDC's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.18.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.83.
Barings BDC's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.18.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.83.
During the past 12 months, Barings BDC's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -13.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 168.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 38.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, Barings BDC's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 168.70% per year. The lowest was -64.90% per year. And the median was 10.60% per year.
Barings BDC (NYSE:BBDC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Barings BDC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Barings BDC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barings BDC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
BBDC vs PHK, AWF, PCN: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Barings BDC PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's PE Ratio falls into.
Barings BDC Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Barings BDC's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.83
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.83 mean?
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.83 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #20 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Barings BDC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Barings BDC's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.83. The Asset Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Barings BDC's value of $0.83 is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #20 out of 834 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to PHK and AWF?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #20 out of 834 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Barings BDC in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70. Barings BDC's value of $0.83 is 92.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Asset Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Asset Management companies is 11.70, based on 834 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barings BDC's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $0.83 is 92.9% below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.83. 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 (BBDC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.25, compared to a current price of $9.35 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.83 and 92.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.70. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (BBDC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $0.83 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 Barings BDC (BBDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.35 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.25.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BBDC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $0.83
GF Value™: $8.25 vs. price of $9.35 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% below the Asset Management median (#20 of 834)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BBDC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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