CSWC (Capital Southwest) OCF Margin %: -181.19% (As of Mar. 2026)


CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
57 GF Score
Price $23.05
GF Value $25.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Capital Southwest OCF Margin %?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.48% 57 OCF Margin % is -181.19% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,465 Asset Management companies, Capital Southwest ranks worse than 87.78% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Capital Southwest's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-59.1 Mil. Capital Southwest's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.6 Mil. Therefore, Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -181.19%.

As of today, Capital Southwest's current OCF Yield % is -13.51%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

CSWC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -369.55   Med: -183.31   Max: 20316.53
Current: -127.86


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Capital Southwest was 20316.53%. The lowest was -369.55%. And the median was -183.31%.

CSWC's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
87.78% of 1465 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 15.78 vs CSWC: -127.86


Capital Southwest OCF Margin % Related Terms


Capital Southwest OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % can be seen below:

* 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.

Capital Southwest OCF Margin % Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -220.09 -369.55 -172.84 -199.59 -127.86

Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -190.63 79.33 -195.78 -213.35 -181.19

CSWC vs BTT, HYT, NFJ: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


Capital Southwest OCF Margin % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Capital Southwest OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Capital Southwest's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=-193.504/151.34
=-127.86 %

Capital Southwest's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-59.139/32.639
=-181.19 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -181.19% mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a OCF Margin % of -181.19% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1286 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 87.8%.
Is Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % too high?
Capital Southwest's current OCF Margin % is -181.19%. Based on the distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1286 out of 1465 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's OCF Margin % compare to BTT and HYT?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Capital Southwest ranks #1286 out of 1465 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Capital Southwest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 15.78. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median OCF Margin % among Asset Management companies is 15.78, based on 1,465 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median OCF Margin % is 15.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capital Southwest's current OCF Margin % is -181.19%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $23.05 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -181.19%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current OCF Margin % is -181.19% 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 $23.05 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • OCF Margin %: -181.19%
  • GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $23.05 (9.6% 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

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
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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