BCSF (Bain Capital Specialty Finance) Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.40 (As of Mar. 2026) — 888% Above Median

What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance Dividend Payout Ratio?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance BCSF +1.91% 65 Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.40 as of Mar. 2026, which is 888% above its 10-year median of 0.85. GuruFocus rates BCSF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 935 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks worse than 78.07% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.40.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is 1.47, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BCSF' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.59 Med: 0.85 Max: 10.67
Current: 1.47

During the past 10 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 10.67. The lowest was 0.59. And the median was 0.85.

BCSF's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.07% of 935 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.71 vs BCSF: 1.47

As of today (2026-06-27), the Dividend Yield % of Bain Capital Specialty Finance is 13.69%.

During the past 10 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 22.36%. The lowest was 2.03%. And the median was 10.06%.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.42.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.

During the past 10 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Bain Capital Specialty Finance was 49.90% per year. The lowest was -5.10% per year. And the median was 6.80% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Annual Data

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0.91

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BCSF vs PCN, PHK, AWF: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Bain Capital Specialty Finance Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	1.68	/	1.53
	=	1.10

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.42	/	0.05
	=	8.40

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.40 mean?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.40 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 888% above median its historical median of 0.85. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 10.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #730 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.

Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.40 is 888% above median its 10-year median of 0.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.59 to a high of 10.67. The Asset Management industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 8.40 is 1083.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #730 out of 935 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PCN and PHK?

According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #730 out of 935 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 8.40 is 1083.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.59 to 10.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.85 vs. the industry median of 0.71, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has consistently been above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Asset Management company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.71, based on 935 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 8.40 is 1083.1% above 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.40, which is 888% above median its own 10-year median of 0.85. 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 (BCSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.21, compared to a current price of $12.27 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.40, which is 888% above median its 10-year median of 0.85 and 1083.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 0.71. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 8.40 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 (BCSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.27 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.21. GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCSF:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 8.40 (888% above median its 10-year median of 0.85)
GF Value™: $10.21 vs. price of $12.27 (20.2% above fair value)
GF Score™: 65/100 with 6 warning signs
Industry Position: 1083.1% above the Asset Management median (#730 of 935)

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

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description

Industry Financial Services Asset Management

Comparable Companies PCN PHK AWF MFIC EOI MQY RPC BBDC HTD PFLT BLK BX OSTO:INVE A TSX:BN KKR TSX:BAM APO STT OSTO:EQT AMP

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Website https://www.baincapitalspecialtyfinance.com

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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