BBDC (Barings BDC) Growth Rank: 5 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — Near Median

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BBDC Barings BDC Inc BBDC
63 GF Score
Price $9.45
GF Value $8.25
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Barings BDC Growth Rank?

Barings BDC BBDC +1.18% 63 Growth Rank is 5 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates BBDC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.25 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Barings BDC has the Growth Rank of 5.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

BBDC vs PHK, AWF, PCN: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 5 mean?
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a Growth Rank of 5 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Barings BDC's Growth Rank too high?
Barings BDC's current Growth Rank of 5 is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Barings BDC has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barings BDC's Growth Rank compare to PHK and AWF?
Barings BDC's Growth Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Barings BDC's own Growth Rank has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Growth Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. Barings BDC's current Growth Rank is 5, which is near median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 (BBDC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.25, compared to a current price of $9.45 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 5, which is near median its 10-year median of 5.00. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (BBDC), the current Growth Rank is 5 as of Aug. 25, 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 (BBDC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.45 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.25. GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BBDC:

  • Growth Rank: 5 (near median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.25 vs. price of $9.45 (14.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Barings BDC Business Description

Other Exchanges TRY:Germany
Address 300 South Tryon Street, Suite 2500, Charlotte, NC, USA, 28202
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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