What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance Net Margin %?
Bain Capital Specialty FinanceSTU:618 65 Net Margin % is 46.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 89.98. GuruFocus rates STU:618 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.90 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,576 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks worse than 51.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:618'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.69 Med: 89.98 Max: 134.68
Current: 83
STU:618's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 51.4% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 84.895
vs STU:618: 83.00
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Net Margin % Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Net 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.
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Net Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) has a Net Margin % of 46.78% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 89.98. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 134.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #810 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin % too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Net Margin % of 46.78% is 48% below median its 10-year median of 89.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.69 to a high of 134.68. The Asset Management industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 46.78% is 44.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #810 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Net Margin % compare to PCN and PHK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #810 out of 1576 companies for Net Margin %. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 84.90. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 46.78% is 44.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own Net Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 134.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.98 vs. the industry median of 84.90, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has consistently been below 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 Net Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Net Margin % among Asset Management companies is 84.90, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Net Margin % of 46.78% is 44.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Net Margin % is 84.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Net Margin % is 46.78%, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 89.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.90, compared to a current price of €10.50 — trading 18% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 46.78%, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 89.98 and 44.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 84.90. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618), the current Net Margin % is 46.78% 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (STU:618) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.50 is trading 18% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.90.
GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:618:
Net Margin %: 46.78% (48% below median its 10-year median of 89.98)
GF Value™: €8.90 vs. price of €10.50 (18% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.9% below the Asset Management median (#810 of 1576)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:618 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company's objective is to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to investors by investing in middle-market companies. Its portfolio of investments includes First Lien Senior Secured Loan, Preferred Equity, Equity Interest, Warrants, and Second Lien Senior Secured Loan, and others.
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