What is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund FCF Margin %?
Blackstone Strategic Credit FundBGB +0.09%43 FCF Margin % is 16.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 111.03. GuruFocus rates BGB with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,461 Asset Management companies, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks better than 84.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BGB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -204.2 Med: 111.03 Max: 5070.99
Current: 132.03
During the past 9 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund was 5070.99%. The lowest was -204.20%. And the median was 111.03%.
BGB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 84.6% of 1461
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 14.62
vs BGB: 132.03
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund FCF Margin % Related Terms
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund FCF Margin % 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.
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund FCF Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund FCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) has a FCF Margin % of 16.39% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 111.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #225 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin % too high?
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current FCF Margin % of 16.39% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 111.03. The Asset Management industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's value of 16.39% is 12.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #225 out of 1461 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blackstone Strategic Credit 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 Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's FCF Margin % compare to ETO and FTHY?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund ranks #225 out of 1461 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 14.62. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's value of 16.39% is 12.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 111.03 vs. the industry median of 14.62, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median FCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 14.62, based on 1,461 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current FCF Margin % of 16.39% is 12.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median FCF Margin % is 14.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund's current FCF Margin % is 16.39%, which is 85% below median its own 10-year median of 111.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.95, compared to a current price of $11.28 — trading 62.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.39%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 111.03 and 12.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 14.62. Blackstone Strategic Credit 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB), the current FCF Margin % is 16.39% 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 Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund (BGB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $11.28 is trading 62.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.95.
GuruFocus considers Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BGB:
FCF Margin %: 16.39% (85% below median its 10-year median of 111.03)
GF Value™: $6.95 vs. price of $11.28 (62.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% above the Asset Management median (#225 of 1461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund Business Description
Blackstone Strategic Credit Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. Its primary investment objective is to seek high current income. The secondary objective of the fund is to seek the preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets in senior, secured floating-rate loans. The fund also invest in second-lien loans and high yield bonds and employs financial leverage, which may increase risk to the Fund. The Fund has a limited term and absent shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund.
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