Oaktree Specialty LendingSTU:FFC +1.00%56 PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 0.84. GuruFocus rates STU:FFC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,606 Asset Management companies, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks better than 77.02% on this metric.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp stock PB Ratio (=0.74) is close to 5-year low of 0.67.
The historical rank and industry rank for Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:FFC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.38 Med: 0.84 Max: 1.13
Current: 0.74
During the past 13 years, Oaktree Specialty Lending's highest PB Ratio was 1.13. The lowest was 0.38. And the median was 0.84.
STU:FFC's PB Ratio is ranked better than 77.02% of 1606
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 0.95
vs STU:FFC: 0.74
During the past 12 months, Oaktree Specialty Lending's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Oaktree Specialty Lending was 6.10% per year. The lowest was -13.90% per year. And the median was -3.20% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Oaktree Specialty Lending PB Ratio Related Terms
Oaktree Specialty Lending PB Ratio 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, Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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.
Oaktree Specialty Lending PB Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) has a PB Ratio of 0.75 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 0.84. Over the past decade, Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #369 out of 1606 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio too high?
Oaktree Specialty Lending's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.38 to a high of 1.13. The Asset Management industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 0.75 is 21.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #369 out of 1606 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Oaktree Specialty Lending has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oaktree Specialty Lending's PB Ratio compare to CHY and CII?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Oaktree Specialty Lending ranks #369 out of 1606 companies for PB Ratio. This places Oaktree Specialty Lending in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.95. Oaktree Specialty Lending's value of 0.75 is 21.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Oaktree Specialty Lending's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.38 to 1.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.84 vs. the industry median of 0.95, Oaktree Specialty Lending 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 PB Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PB Ratio among Asset Management companies is 0.95, based on 1,606 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current PB Ratio of 0.75 is 21.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Oaktree Specialty Lending and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oaktree Specialty Lending's current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 0.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oaktree Specialty Lending stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.96, compared to a current price of €10.12 — trading 15.4% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.75, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 0.84 and 21.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 0.95. Oaktree Specialty Lending's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC), the current PB Ratio is 0.75 as of Jun. 24, 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 Oaktree Specialty Lending (STU:FFC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oaktree Specialty Lending stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €10.12 is trading 15.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.96.
GuruFocus considers Oaktree Specialty Lending to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:FFC:
PB Ratio: 0.75 (11% below median its 10-year median of 0.84)
GF Value™: €11.96 vs. price of €10.12 (15.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.1% below the Asset Management median (#369 of 1606)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:FFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp is a specialty finance company. The company provides lending services and invests in small and mid-sized companies. The company's investment objective is to maximize its portfolio's total return by generating current income from debt investments, and to a lesser extent, capital appreciation from equity investments. The company provides customized, one-stop credit solutions to companies with limited access to public or syndicated capital markets. The company operates as a single reportable segment and derives revenues from investing in originated loans and other securities, including broadly syndicated loans, of U.S. private companies and manages the business on a consolidated basis.
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