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The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -186.35 Med: -2.01 Max: 82.86
Current: 35.62
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 82.86. The lowest was -186.35. And the median was -2.01.
BCSF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 86.94% of 1508
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 6.22
vs BCSF: 35.62
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's share price for today is $12.66.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.140.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance EV-to-OCF Historical Data
* 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, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Enterprise Value is $2,259.30 Mil.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $63.43 Mil.
* 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 (BCSF) has a EV-to-OCF of 35.62 as of Jul. 29, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #1311 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current EV-to-OCF is 35.62. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.22. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 35.62 is 472.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #1311 out of 1508 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-OCF compare to BTO and MQY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #1311 out of 1508 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 6.22. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 35.62 is 472.7% 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 EV-to-OCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Asset Management companies is 6.22, based on 1,508 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current EV-to-OCF of 35.62 is 472.7% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 6.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current EV-to-OCF is 35.62. 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 Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.20, compared to a current price of $12.66 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 35.62 and 472.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 6.22. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current EV-to-OCF is 35.62 as of Jul. 29, 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.66 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.20.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCSF:
EV-to-OCF: 35.62
GF Value™: $10.20 vs. price of $12.66 (24.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 472.7% above the Asset Management median (#1311 of 1508)
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 Business Description
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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