EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Barings BDC's Enterprise Value is $2,209.9 Mil.
Barings BDC's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $236.3 Mil. Therefore, Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BBDC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -145.21 Med: -2.71 Max: 175.25
Current: 9.35
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Barings BDC was 175.25. The lowest was -145.21. And the median was -2.71.
BBDC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 68.27% of 936
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.515
vs BBDC: 9.35
EV-to-FCF 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.
EV-to-FCF 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.
Barings BDC's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Barings BDC's share price for today is $8.36.
Barings 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 $0.850.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Barings BDC EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Barings BDC EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF 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, Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Barings BDC's current Enterprise Value is $2,209.9 Mil.
Barings BDC's Free Cash Flow 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 $236.3 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.
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.35 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #297 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF too high?
Barings BDC's current EV-to-FCF is 9.35. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. Barings BDC's value of 9.35 is 35.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #297 out of 936 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's EV-to-FCF compare to PHK and OXLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #297 out of 936 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Barings BDC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.52. Barings BDC's value of 9.35 is 35.6% 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 EV-to-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.52, based on 936 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Barings BDC's current EV-to-FCF of 9.35 is 35.6% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current EV-to-FCF is 9.35. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.58, compared to a current price of $8.36 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.35 and 35.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 14.52. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (BBDC), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.35 as of Jul. 08, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.36 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.58.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BBDC:
EV-to-FCF: 9.35
GF Value™: $8.58 vs. price of $8.36 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35.6% below the Asset Management median (#297 of 936)
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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