ARDC (Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund) GF Score: 43/100 (As of Jun. 29, 2026) — Near Median


ARDC Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund Inc ARDC
43 GF Score
Price $12.63
GF Value $8.66
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund GF Score?

Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund ARDC +0.88% 43 GF Score is 43 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 42.00. 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 has the GF Score of 43, which implies that the company might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.

GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:

1. Financial Strength : 3/10
2. Profitability Rank : 3/10
3. Growth Rank : 0/10
4. GF Value Rank : 3/10
5. Momentum Rank : 3/10

Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.

Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund might have Worst future performance potential, or not enough data.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund  (NYSE:ARDC) GF Score Explanation

Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:

GF Score Performance Potential and All-in-One Screener Examples (1)
91 - 100Highest outperformance potential
81 - 90Good outperformance potential
71 - 80Likely to have average performance
51 - 70Poor future performance potential
0 - 50Worst future performance potential, or not enough data

(1) These are some simple examples. You can access our GF Score filter under All-in-One Screener’s Fundamental tab.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund GF Score Related Terms


ARDC vs KWY, HRZN, KF: GF Score Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.


Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund GF Score vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score falls into.


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What does a GF Score of 43 mean?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC) has a GF Score of 43 as of Jun. 29, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.00. Over the past decade, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score has ranged from 16.00 to 56.00.
Is Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score too high?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current GF Score of 43 is near median its 10-year median of 42.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.00 to a high of 56.00. 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 GF Score compare to KWY and HRZN?
Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's GF Score of 43 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's own GF Score has ranged from 16.00 to 56.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for an Asset Management company?
A good GF Score depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, GF Score 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 GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund and its competitors. Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund's current GF Score is 43, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.00. 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 $12.63 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 43, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.00. 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 GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund (ARDC), the current GF Score is 43 as of Jun. 29, 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 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 $12.63 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.66. GuruFocus considers Ares Dynamic Credit Allocation Fund to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ARDC:

  • GF Score: 43 (near median its 10-year median of 42.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.66 vs. price of $12.63 (45.8% 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

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