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Barings BDCSTU:TRY -1.00%67 PS Ratio is 8.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 8.91. GuruFocus rates STU:TRY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.56 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,411 Asset Management companies, Barings BDC ranks worse than 56.63% 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, Barings BDC's share price is €7.43.
Barings BDC's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.83. Hence, Barings BDC's PS Ratio for today is 8.93.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barings BDC's PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:TRY'
s PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.35 Med: 8.91 Max: 451.54
Current: 8.74
During the past 13 years, Barings BDC's highest PS Ratio was 451.54. The lowest was 3.35. And the median was 8.91.
STU:TRY's PS Ratio is ranked worse than 56.63% of 1411
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.3
vs STU:TRY: 8.74
Barings BDC Inc revenue per share is in decline over the past 12 months.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Barings BDC was -8.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 90.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 23.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Barings BDC's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 90.60% per year. The lowest was -50.80% per year. And the median was 8.95% per year.
Back to Basics: PS Ratio
Barings BDC (STU:TRY) 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.
Barings BDC PS Ratio Related Terms
Barings BDC PS Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barings BDC's PS Ratio can be seen below:
* 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, Barings BDC'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.
Barings BDC PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's PS Ratio falls into.
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.
Barings BDC's Share Price of today is €7.43. Barings BDC'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 €0.83.
* 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:
Barings BDC (STU:TRY) has a PS Ratio of 8.93 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Price-to-Sales ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's revenue per share. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.91. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's PS Ratio has ranged from 3.35 to 451.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #799 out of 1411 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Barings BDC's PS Ratio too high?
Barings BDC's current PS Ratio of 8.93 is near median its 10-year median of 8.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.35 to a high of 451.54. The Asset Management industry median PS Ratio is 7.30. Barings BDC's value of 8.93 is 22.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #799 out of 1411 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's PS Ratio compare to PHK and OXLC?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Barings BDC ranks #799 out of 1411 companies for PS Ratio. This places Barings BDC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PS Ratio is 7.30. Barings BDC's value of 8.93 is 22.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Barings BDC's own PS Ratio has ranged from 3.35 to 451.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.91 vs. the industry median of 7.30, Barings BDC 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 7.30, based on 1,411 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. Barings BDC's current PS Ratio of 8.93 is 22.3% 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 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 Barings BDC and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median PS Ratio is 7.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barings BDC's current PS Ratio is 8.93, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (STU:TRY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.56, compared to a current price of €7.43 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current PS Ratio is 8.93, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.91 and 22.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.30. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Barings BDC (STU:TRY), the current PS Ratio is 8.93 as of Jul. 14, 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 Barings BDC (STU:TRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.43 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.56.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TRY:
PS Ratio: 8.93 (near median its 10-year median of 8.91)
GF Value™: €7.56 vs. price of €7.43 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.3% above the Asset Management median (#799 of 1411)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barings BDC Inc operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a business development company. The company's investment objective is to generate current income by investing directly in privately held middle-market companies to help these companies fund acquisitions, growth, or refinancing. It employs fundamental credit analysis and targets investments in businesses with low levels of cyclicality and operating risk relative to other businesses in this market segment. The holding size of each position will generally be dependent upon a number of factors including total facility size, pricing and structure, and the number of other lenders in the facility.
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