Bain Capital Specialty FinanceBCSF +1.91%65 PS Ratio is 8.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 7.79. 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 1,406 Asset Management companies, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks worse than 56.97% on this metric.
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. As of today, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's share price is $12.27.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.37. Hence, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio for today is 8.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
BCSF'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.16 Med: 7.79 Max: 23.77
Current: 8.97
During the past 10 years, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's highest PS Ratio was 23.77. The lowest was 5.16. And the median was 7.79.
BCSF's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.97% of 1406
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.35
vs BCSF: 8.97
During the past 10 years, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 166.50% per year. The lowest was -37.70% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (NYSE:BCSF) PS Ratio Explanation
The PS Ratio is an excellent valuation indicator if you want to compare a stock with its historical valuation or with the stocks in the same industry. The PS Ratio works especially well when you want to compare the stock's current valuation with its historical valuation. The PS Ratio is a great valuation tool for evaluating cyclical businesses where the PE Ratio works poorly. It works the best when comparing the current valuation with the historical valuation because over time, a company's profit margin tends to revert to the mean.
When the PS Ratio is applied to the whole stock market, it can be used to evaluate the current market valuation and projected returns. In this case, the price is the total market cap of all stocks that are traded, and sales are the GDP of the country. This is how Warren Buffett estimates the broad market valuation and project future returns.
The PS Ratio does not tell you how cheap or expensive the stock is. It cannot be used to compare companies in different industries. It works better for companies within the same industry because these companies tend to have similar capital structures and profit margins. It works the best when comparing a company with itself in the past.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PS Ratio Related Terms
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PS 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 PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio falls into.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PS Ratio Calculation
The PS Ratio, or Price-to-Sales ratio, or Price/Sales, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Revenue per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks and it was first used by Ken Fisher.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Share Price of today is $12.27. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1.37.
* 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:
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a PS Ratio of 8.97 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 7.79. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio has ranged from 5.16 to 23.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #801 out of 1406 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PS Ratio too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PS Ratio of 8.97 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 7.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.16 to a high of 23.77. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.35. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 8.97 is 22% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #801 out of 1406 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 PS Ratio compare to EOI and MFIC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Bain Capital Specialty Finance ranks #801 out of 1406 companies for PS Ratio. This places Bain Capital Specialty Finance in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.35. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's value of 8.97 is 22% above this benchmark. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own PS Ratio has ranged from 5.16 to 23.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.79 vs. the industry median of 7.35, 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 PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.35, based on 1,406 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PS Ratio of 8.97 is 22% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current PS Ratio is 8.97, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 7.79. 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 PS Ratio is 8.97, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 7.79 and 22% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.35. 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 PS Ratio calculated?
PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current PS Ratio is 8.97 as of Jun. 28, 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:
PS Ratio: 8.97 (15% above median its 10-year median of 7.79)
GF Value™: $10.21 vs. price of $12.27 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22% above the Asset Management median (#801 of 1406)
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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