CSWC (Capital Southwest) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.52 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Capital Southwest LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.85% 57 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Capital Southwest's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.52.

Capital Southwest's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.51) to Mar. 2026 (0.52). It may suggest that Capital Southwest is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Capital Southwest (NAS:CSWC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Capital Southwest LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Capital Southwest LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Capital Southwest's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (A: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1131.225	/	2177.518
	=	0.52

Capital Southwest's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	1131.225	/	2177.518
	=	0.52

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.52 mean?

Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.52 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.

Is Capital Southwest's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Capital Southwest's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.52. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Capital Southwest's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to BTT and HYT?

Capital Southwest's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.52 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for an Asset Management company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $23.14 — trading 9.3% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.52. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.52 as of Mar. 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.14 is trading 9.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.52
GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $23.14 (9.3% below fair value)
GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Capital Southwest Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

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Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225

Website https://www.capitalsouthwest.com

Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.

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