PSBD (Palmer Square Capital BDC) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 67% Above Median

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What is Palmer Square Capital BDC Financial Strength?

Palmer Square Capital BDC PSBD -1.24% 12 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates PSBD with a GF Score™ of 12/100.

Palmer Square Capital BDC has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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 Palmer Square Capital BDC's interest coverage with the available data. Palmer Square Capital BDC's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 18.30. Altman Z-Score does not apply to banks and insurance companies.


Palmer Square Capital BDC  (NYSE:PSBD) 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.

Palmer Square Capital BDC has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


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Palmer Square Capital 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:

Palmer Square Capital BDC's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-10.64 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 $696.49 Mil.

Palmer Square Capital 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.

Palmer Square Capital 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 + 696.492) / 38.06
=18.30

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 5 mean?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Palmer Square Capital BDC's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Palmer Square Capital BDC's Financial Strength too high?
Palmer Square Capital BDC's current Financial Strength of 5 is 67% above 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, Palmer Square Capital BDC has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palmer Square Capital BDC's Financial Strength compare to HRZN and FUND?
Palmer Square Capital BDC's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Palmer Square Capital 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC and its competitors. Palmer Square Capital BDC's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 67% above 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC stock overvalued right now?
Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Palmer Square Capital BDC's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Palmer Square Capital BDC (PSBD), the current Financial Strength is 5 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.

Palmer Square Capital BDC Business Description

Address 1900 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 315, Mission Woods, KS, USA, 66205
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc is a financial services company that lends to and invests in corporate debt securities of companies, including small to large private U.S. companies. Their investment objective is to maximize total return, comprised of current income and capital appreciation.
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