Bain Capital Specialty FinanceBCSF +1.91%65 PEG Ratio is 11.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 128% above its 10-year median of 5.25. 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 497 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks worse than 89.34% on this metric.
PE Ratio without NRI / 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate*
* The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 5.25 Max: 80.82
Current: 11.96
During the past 10 years, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's highest PEG Ratio was 80.82. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 5.25.
BCSF's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 89.34% of 497
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs BCSF: 11.96
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PEG Ratio Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PEG 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, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year Book Value Growth Rate is the 5-year average Book Value per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a PEG Ratio of 11.96 as of Jun. 27, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 128% above median its historical median of 5.25. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 80.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #444 out of 497 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.3%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PEG Ratio too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PEG Ratio of 11.96 is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.33 to a high of 80.82. The Asset Management industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 11.96 is 595.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #444 out of 497 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 PEG Ratio compare to PCN and PHK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #444 out of 497 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.72. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 11.96 is 595.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.33 to 80.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.25 vs. the industry median of 1.72, 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 PEG Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PEG Ratio among Asset Management companies is 1.72, based on 497 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PEG Ratio of 11.96 is 595.3% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PEG Ratio is 11.96, which is 128% above median its own 10-year median of 5.25. 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 PEG Ratio is 11.96, which is 128% above median its 10-year median of 5.25 and 595.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 1.72. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current PEG Ratio is 11.96 as of Jun. 27, 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:
PEG Ratio: 11.96 (128% above median its 10-year median of 5.25)
GF Value™: $10.21 vs. price of $12.27 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 595.3% above the Asset Management median (#444 of 497)
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
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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