Goldmanchs BDC (FRA:GSB) Financial Strength: 2 (As of Jun. 2026) — 33% Below Median

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FRA:GSB Goldman Sachs BDC Inc FRA:GSB
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Price €8.27
GF Value €6.44
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Goldmanchs BDC Financial Strength?

Goldmanchs BDC FRA:GSB -0.51% 50 Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:GSB with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Goldmanchs BDC has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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Goldman Sachs BDC Inc displays poor financial strength. Usually, this is caused by too much debt for the company.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Goldmanchs BDC's interest coverage with the available data. Goldmanchs BDC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 17.22. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Goldmanchs BDC  (FRA:GSB) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Goldmanchs BDC has the Financial Strength Rank of 2. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Goldmanchs BDC Financial Strength Related Terms

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Goldmanchs BDC Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Goldmanchs BDC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-26.13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.00 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,608.12 Mil.

Goldmanchs BDC's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Goldmanchs BDC's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0 + 1608.117) / 93.38
=17.22

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 2 mean?
Goldmanchs BDC (FRA:GSB) has a Financial Strength of 2 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Goldmanchs BDC and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Goldmanchs BDC's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Goldmanchs BDC's Financial Strength too high?
Goldmanchs BDC's current Financial Strength of 2 is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 5.00. Overall, Goldmanchs BDC has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goldmanchs BDC's Financial Strength compare to FRBP and AOD?
Goldmanchs BDC's Financial Strength of 2 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Goldmanchs BDC's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Financial Strength for an Asset Management company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Financial Strength should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Goldmanchs BDC and its competitors. Goldmanchs BDC's current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goldmanchs BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldmanchs BDC (FRA:GSB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.44, compared to a current price of €8.27 — trading 28.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 2, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Goldmanchs BDC's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Goldmanchs BDC (FRA:GSB), the current Financial Strength is 2 as of Jun. 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 Goldmanchs BDC (FRA:GSB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goldmanchs BDC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €8.27 is trading 28.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.44. GuruFocus considers Goldmanchs BDC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:GSB:

  • Financial Strength: 2 (33% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: €6.44 vs. price of €8.27 (28.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Goldmanchs BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges GSBD:USA
Address 200 West Street, New York, NY, USA, 10282
Goldman Sachs BDC Inc is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that elected to be regulated as a business development company focused on lending to middle-market companies. The investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation through direct originations of secured debt, including the first lien, unitranche and second lien debt, and unsecured debt. It invests in U.S. middle-market companies such as banks and the public debt markets. The company focuses on the negotiation and structuring of the loans or securities in which it invests and holding the investments in its portfolio to maturity. It generates majority revenue in the form of interest income and dividend income.
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