MPV (Barings Participation Investors) YoY EPS Growth: -23.26% (As of Dec. 2025)

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MPV Barings Participation Investors MPV
62 GF Score
Price $16.26
GF Value $14.84
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Barings Participation Investors YoY EPS Growth?

Barings Participation Investors MPV -0.85% 62 YoY EPS Growth is -23.26% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MPV with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $14.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Barings Participation Investors's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -23.26%.

Barings Participation Investors's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.65.

Barings Participation Investors YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Barings Participation Investors's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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Barings Participation Investors YoY EPS Growth Chart

Barings Participation Investors Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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Barings Participation Investors Semi-Annual Data
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Barings Participation Investors YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Barings Participation Investors's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(1.23-1.62)/ | 1.62 |
=-24.07 %

Barings Participation Investors's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Dec. 2024 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Dec. 2024 )) |
=(0.65-0.847)/ | 0.847 |
=-23.26 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of -23.26% mean?
Barings Participation Investors (MPV) has a YoY EPS Growth of -23.26% as of Dec. 2025. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Barings Participation Investors and its competitors.
Is Barings Participation Investors' YoY EPS Growth too high?
Barings Participation Investors' current YoY EPS Growth is -23.26%. Overall, Barings Participation Investors has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings Participation Investors' YoY EPS Growth compare to VBF and BSL?
Barings Participation Investors' YoY EPS Growth of -23.26% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EPS Growth for an Asset Management company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Barings Participation Investors and its competitors. Barings Participation Investors's current YoY EPS Growth is -23.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings Participation Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors (MPV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $14.84, compared to a current price of $16.26 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is -23.26%. Barings Participation Investors' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings Participation Investors (MPV), the current YoY EPS Growth is -23.26% 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 Barings Participation Investors (MPV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings Participation Investors stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $16.26 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $14.84. GuruFocus considers Barings Participation Investors to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MPV:

  • YoY EPS Growth: -23.26%
  • GF Value™: $14.84 vs. price of $16.26 (9.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MPV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Barings Participation Investors Business Description

Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
Barings Participation Investors is a diversified closed-ended management investment company. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and an opportunity for capital gains. Its principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations including bank loans and mezzanine debt instruments. The company invests in various sectors such as aerospace and defense; automotive; building materials; consumer products and others.
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