BCSF (Bain Capital Specialty Finance) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc BCSF
60 GF Score
Price $12.36
GF Value $10.20
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance Profitability Rank?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance BCSF -0.80% 60 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates BCSF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


Bain Capital Specialty Finance Profitability Rank Related Terms


BCSF vs EOI, MFIC, FFC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Bain Capital Specialty Finance'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.


Bain Capital Specialty Finance Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Bain Capital Specialty Finance Profitability Rank Calculation

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.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance 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.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

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.

Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0 / 7.245
=0.00 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Bain Capital Specialty Finance has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

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

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank too high?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Bain Capital Specialty Finance has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank compare to EOI and MFIC?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's own Profitability 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 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance and its competitors. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.20, compared to a current price of $12.36 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Bain Capital Specialty Finance's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.36 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.20. GuruFocus considers Bain Capital Specialty Finance to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BCSF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $10.20 vs. price of $12.36 (21.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Bain Capital Specialty Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 618:Germany
Address 200 Clarendon Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The company's objective is to provide risk-adjusted returns and current income to investors by investing in middle-market companies. Its portfolio of investments includes First Lien Senior Secured Loan, Preferred Equity, Equity Interest, Warrants, and Second Lien Senior Secured Loan, and others.
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