ARDC (Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund) EPS (Basic): $0.96 (TTM As of Dec. 2025)

What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund EPS (Basic)?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ARDC 43 EPS (Basic) is $0.96 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates ARDC with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.44. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.96.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.43. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.95.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.43. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.95.

During the past 12 months, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -42.20% 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 9 years, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 95.30% per year. The lowest was -46.90% per year. And the median was 13.90% per year.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (NYSE:ARDC) EPS (Basic) Explanation

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.

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund EPS (Basic) Chart

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Semi-Annual Data
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EPS (Basic)	Get a 7-Day Free Trial												1.39	0.93	0.73	0.52	0.44

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Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(22.377	-	0)	/	23.309
	=	0.96

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Dec. 2025 )	=	(Net Income	-	Preferred Dividends)	/	Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
	=	(10.234	-	0)	/	23.267
	=	0.44

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.96

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What does a EPS (Basic) of $0.96 mean?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) has a EPS (Basic) of $0.96 as of Dec. 2025. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors.

Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's EPS (Basic) too high?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.96. Overall, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's EPS (Basic) compare to FUND and NCA?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's EPS (Basic) of $0.96 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 EPS (Basic) for an Asset Management company?

A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?

A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current EPS (Basic) is $0.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.66, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $0.96. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is EPS (Basic) calculated?

EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), the current EPS (Basic) is $0.96 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.66. GuruFocus considers Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARDC:

EPS (Basic): $0.96
GF Value™: $8.66 vs. price of $12.54 (44.8% above fair value)
GF Score™: 43/100 with 8 warning signs

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

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies FUND NCA NBH TEI DSM NCZ EFR KF RFI HRZN BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

Address 1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1400, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 90067

Website https://www.arespublicfunds.com

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc is a closed-end, diversified, management investment company. The Fund's investment objective is to seek an attractive risk adjusted level of total return, through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. The Fund invests in a broad, dynamically managed portfolio of (i) senior secured loans, (ii) corporate bonds, (iii) other fixed-income instruments, and (iv) securities issued by entities commonly referred to as collateralized loan obligations and other asset-backed securities.

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