RWAY (Runway Growth Finance) Profitability Rank: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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RWAY Runway Growth Finance Corp RWAY
53 GF Score
Price $5.98
GF Value $12.13
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Runway Growth Finance Profitability Rank?

Runway Growth Finance RWAY +4.00% 53 Profitability Rank is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates RWAY with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.13 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Runway Growth Finance has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Runway Growth Finance's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00%. As of today, Runway Growth Finance's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Runway Growth Finance Profitability Rank Related Terms


RWAY vs EIC, SRV, FTF: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Runway Growth 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.


Runway Growth Finance Profitability Rank vs Asset Management Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Runway Growth Finance's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Runway Growth 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.

Runway Growth Finance has the Profitability Rank of 4.

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.

Runway Growth 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 / -30.006
=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

The zones of discrimination were as such:

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

Runway Growth Finance has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

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 4 mean?
Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) has a Profitability Rank of 4 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Runway Growth Finance and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Runway Growth Finance's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 5.00.
Is Runway Growth Finance's Profitability Rank too high?
Runway Growth Finance's current Profitability Rank of 4 is near 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 5.00. Overall, Runway Growth Finance has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Runway Growth Finance's Profitability Rank compare to EIC and SRV?
Runway Growth Finance's Profitability Rank of 4 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. Historically, Runway Growth Finance's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 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 Runway Growth Finance and its competitors. Runway Growth Finance's current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near 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 Runway Growth Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.13, compared to a current price of $5.98 — trading 50.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Runway Growth Finance's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Runway Growth Finance (RWAY), the current Profitability Rank is 4 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 Runway Growth Finance (RWAY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Runway Growth Finance stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.98 is trading 50.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.13. GuruFocus considers Runway Growth Finance to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for RWAY:

  • Profitability Rank: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $12.13 vs. price of $5.98 (50.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Runway Growth Finance Business Description

Other Exchanges 0KG:Germany
Address 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 4200, Chicago, IL, USA, 60601
Runway Growth Finance Corp is a specialty finance company focused on providing senior secured loans to high-growth-potential companies in technology, life sciences, healthcare information and services, business services, select consumer services and products, and other high-growth industries. The company has Investments in the United States, Germany, and UK, Canada, Netherlands, with the majority of its portfolio invested in the United States. The company's investment objective is to maximize its total return to its stockholders through current income on its loan portfolio, and secondarily through capital gain on its warrants and other equity positions.
53GF Score

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