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The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -186.35 Med: -2.01 Max: 82.86
Current: 16.57
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 82.86. The lowest was -186.35. And the median was -2.01.
BCSF's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 55.33% of 938
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.42
vs BCSF: 16.57
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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) EV-to-FCF Explanation
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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's share price for today is $12.70.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's 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 $0.990.
* 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance EV-to-FCF 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-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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance EV-to-FCF vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Enterprise Value is $2,212.82 Mil.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Free Cash Flow 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 $133.57 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-FCF of 16.57 as of Aug. 13, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #519 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-FCF too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current EV-to-FCF is 16.57. The Asset Management industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.42. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 16.57 is 14.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #519 out of 938 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's EV-to-FCF compare to BTO and MQY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #519 out of 938 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 14.42. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 16.57 is 14.9% 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-FCF for an Asset Management company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Asset Management companies is 14.42, based on 938 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. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current EV-to-FCF of 16.57 is 14.9% 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-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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 14.42 — 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-FCF is 16.57. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.08, compared to a current price of $12.70 — trading 39.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 16.57 and 14.9% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.42. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current EV-to-FCF is 16.57 as of Aug. 13, 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 $12.70 is trading 39.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.08.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCSF:
EV-to-FCF: 16.57
GF Value™: $9.08 vs. price of $12.70 (39.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.9% above the Asset Management median (#519 of 938)
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 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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