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Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward PE Ratio 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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward PE Ratio Chart
Oaktree Specialty Lending Annual Data
Trend
2016-09
2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
2020-09
2021-09
2022-09
2023-09
2024-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
6.28
10.12
12.22
10.03
8.94
11.19
8.30
8.04
7.12
8.30
Oaktree Specialty Lending Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.18
5.76
5.47
6.28
6.92
9.43
10.12
8.98
11.71
11.56
12.22
10.03
10.45
8.20
8.26
8.94
10.27
6.88
11.22
11.19
10.99
10.15
9.21
8.30
8.18
8.60
7.51
8.04
8.46
10.28
7.88
7.12
7.42
7.66
7.92
8.30
8.24
7.82
FRA:FFC vs MUC, CII, BTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.84 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #116 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.84. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 8.84 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #116 out of 325 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's Forward PE Ratio compare to MUC and CII?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #116 out of 325 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Oaktree Specialty Lending in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 8.84 is 19.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.97, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.84 is 19.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.65, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.84 and 19.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 10.97. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.84 as of Jul. 16, 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (FRA:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.65.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FFC:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.84
GF Value™: €11.65 vs. price of €10.60 (9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Asset Management median (#116 of 325)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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