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Kayne Anderson BDCKBDC +1.73%11 EV-to-OCF is 16.76 as of Aug. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates KBDC with a GF Score™ of 11/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,502 Asset Management companies, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks worse than 71.77% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kayne Anderson BDC's Enterprise Value is $1,144.98 Mil.
Kayne Anderson BDC's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $68.33 Mil. Therefore, Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.76.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KBDC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.37 Med: -3.95 Max: 31.05
Current: 16.76
During the past 5 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kayne Anderson BDC was 31.05. The lowest was -21.37. And the median was -3.95.
KBDC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 71.77% of 1502
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 5.945
vs KBDC: 16.76
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.
Kayne Anderson BDC (NYSE:KBDC) 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Kayne Anderson BDC's share price for today is $14.12.
Kayne Anderson BDC'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 $1.280.
* 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kayne Anderson BDC EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Kayne Anderson BDC'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.
Kayne Anderson BDC EV-to-OCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kayne Anderson BDC's current Enterprise Value is $1,144.98 Mil.
Kayne Anderson BDC'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 $68.33 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.76 as of Aug. 10, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #1078 out of 1502 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 71.8%.
Is Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kayne Anderson BDC's current EV-to-OCF is 16.76. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Kayne Anderson BDC's value of 16.76 is 181.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #1078 out of 1502 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kayne Anderson BDC has a GF Score™ of 11/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kayne Anderson BDC's EV-to-OCF compare to BCX and NXP?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Kayne Anderson BDC ranks #1078 out of 1502 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kayne Anderson BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 5.95. Kayne Anderson BDC's value of 16.76 is 181.9% 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 5.95, based on 1,502 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. Kayne Anderson BDC's current EV-to-OCF of 16.76 is 181.9% 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 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 5.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kayne Anderson BDC's current EV-to-OCF is 16.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kayne Anderson BDC stock overvalued right now?
Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC) has a current EV-to-OCF of 16.76. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.76 and 181.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 5.95. Kayne Anderson BDC's overall GF Score™ is 11/100 with 6 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 Kayne Anderson BDC (KBDC), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.76 as of Aug. 10, 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.
Kayne Anderson BDC Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, investing mainly in first-lien senior secured loans, with a secondary focus on unitranche and split-lien loans to middle-market companies. Its investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation mainly through debt investments in middle-market companies.
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