CSWC (Capital Southwest) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


CSWC Capital Southwest Corp CSWC
57 GF Score
Price $23.05
GF Value $25.51
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Capital Southwest ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Capital Southwest CSWC +0.48% 57 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CSWC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.51 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Capital Southwest's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.96%. Capital Southwest's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.33. Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.24%.


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Capital Southwest ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Capital Southwest ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Capital Southwest Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Capital Southwest Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CSWC vs BTT, HYT, NFJ: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Capital Southwest ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=11.93% / 1.33
=8.97%

Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=10.96% / 1.33
=8.24%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.24% mean?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.24% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors.
Is Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Capital Southwest's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.24%. Overall, Capital Southwest has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to BTT and HYT?
Capital Southwest's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 8.24% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for an Asset Management company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Capital Southwest and its competitors. Capital Southwest's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.24%. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.51, compared to a current price of $23.05 — trading 9.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.24%. Capital Southwest's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Capital Southwest (CSWC), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 8.24% 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 Capital Southwest (CSWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capital Southwest stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.05 is trading 9.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $25.51. GuruFocus considers Capital Southwest to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CSWC:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 8.24%
  • GF Value™: $25.51 vs. price of $23.05 (9.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 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.
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