CSWC (Capital Southwest) Growth Rank: 1 (As of Jul. 09, 2026) — 67% Below Median


CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
56 GF Score
Price $23.63
GF Value $26.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Capital Southwest Growth Rank?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.43% 56 Growth Rank is 1 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Capital Southwest has the Growth Rank of 1.

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.

Capital Southwest Growth Rank Related Terms

CSWC vs BTT, QQQX, NFJ: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest'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.

Capital Southwest Growth Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 1 mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a Growth Rank of 1 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Capital Southwest's Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Capital Southwest's Growth Rank too high?
Capital Southwest's current Growth Rank of 1 is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's Growth Rank compare to BTT and QQQX?
Capital Southwest's Growth Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Capital Southwest's own Growth Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current Growth Rank is 1, which is 67% 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 Capital Southwest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest (CSWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.03, compared to a current price of $23.63 — trading 9.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 1, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current Growth Rank is 1 as of Jul. 09, 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.63 is trading 9.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $26.03. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • Growth Rank: 1 (67% below median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: $26.03 vs. price of $23.63 (9.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 6 warning signs

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

Capital Southwest Business Description

Other Exchanges SFW:Germany
Address 8333 Douglas Avenue, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75225
Capital Southwest Corp is a U.S.-based investment company that specializes in providing customized financing to middle market companies across various industries. The company's investment objective is to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns by generating current income from debt investments and capital appreciation from equity and equity related investments. It focuses on providing flexible financing solutions through partnerships with business owners, management teams, and financial sponsors. The company's portfolio may include senior debt, second lien, and subordinated debt, preferred stocks, common stocks, and warrants. The primary source of revenue comprises interest income and dividend income from investments made as well as management fees.
56GF Score

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