Bain Capital Specialty FinanceBCSF +1.91%65 Pretax Margin % is 59.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 91.55. 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 1,576 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks worse than 52.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.69 Med: 91.55 Max: 134.68
Current: 87.04
BCSF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 52.22% of 1576
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 89.475
vs BCSF: 87.04
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Pretax 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.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Pretax Margin % Chart
For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax 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 (BCSF) has a Pretax Margin % of 59.30% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 91.55. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 134.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #823 out of 1576 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 52.2%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Pretax Margin % too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Pretax Margin % of 59.30% is 35% below median its 10-year median of 91.55. 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 Pretax Margin % is 89.48. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 59.30% is 33.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #823 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 Pretax Margin % compare to PCN and PHK?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #823 out of 1576 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 89.48. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 59.30% is 33.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 31.69 to 134.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.55 vs. the industry median of 89.48, 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 Pretax Margin % for an Asset Management company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Asset Management companies is 89.48, based on 1,576 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Pretax Margin % of 59.30% is 33.7% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 89.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Pretax Margin % is 59.30%, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 91.55. 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 Pretax Margin % is 59.30%, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 91.55 and 33.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 89.48. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current Pretax Margin % is 59.30% 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:
Pretax Margin %: 59.30% (35% below median its 10-year median of 91.55)
GF Value™: $10.21 vs. price of $12.27 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% below the Asset Management median (#823 of 1576)
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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