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GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:
1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank
A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
BBDC vs PHK, AWF, PCN: Profitability Rank Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Barings BDC's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability 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 Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Barings BDC's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barings BDC's Profitability Rank falls into.
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.
The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.
Barings BDC has the Profitability Rank of 5.
Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* 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.
Barings BDC (BBDC) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Barings BDC's Profitability Rank has ranged from 2.00 to 5.00.
Is Barings BDC's Profitability Rank too high?
Barings BDC's current Profitability Rank 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, 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 Profitability Rank compare to PHK and AWF?
Barings BDC's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Barings BDC's own Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank for an Asset Management company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Profitability 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Barings BDC and its competitors. Barings BDC's current Profitability Rank 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 Barings BDC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC (BBDC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.21, compared to a current price of $9.31 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00. Barings BDC's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Barings BDC (BBDC), the current Profitability Rank 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.
Is Barings BDC (BBDC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barings BDC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.31 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers Barings BDC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BBDC:
Profitability Rank: 5 (67% above median its 10-year median of 3.00)
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $9.31 (13.4% above fair value)
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 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.
63GF Score
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