Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc (BCSF) - $12.94 as of 8/7/2026 7:40:28 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
61 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for BCSF
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for BCSF
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for BCSF
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for BCSF
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for BCSF (61 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Financial Details for BCSF
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | BCSF |
| Company Name | Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) is a leading specialty finance firm that offers tailored financing solutions for middle-market companies across a variety of industries. Utilizing Bain Capital's deep expertise in private equity and credit markets, BCSF adopts a diversified investment strategy that includes secured loans and asset-backed securities to optimize risk-adjusted returns. With a strong emphasis on risk management and a commitment to generating sustainable, long-term value, BCSF serves as an essential financial partner for businesses aiming to enhance growth and adaptability in an evolving economic landscape. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 3/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | 8/10/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 12.94 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 7.83 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 8/7/2026 7:40:28 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 605,059 |
| Average Daily Volume | 278,874 |
| 52-Week High | 13.78 |
| 52-Week Low | 11.44 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 13.11% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 11.35 |
| Industry PE | 21.53 |
| Sector PE | 16.89 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 10.70 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 49.77 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 152.23 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 69.42 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.33 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.26 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 16.86 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.74 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.35 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.27 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.08 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 11.91 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.40 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 1 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 64,869,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 839,404,860 |
| Institutional Ownership | 56.60% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 6/15/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.4200 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4200 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.41 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 10.90% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.68 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 12.98% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 29 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 12.93% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 14.16% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.04% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.64% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 123.68% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -88.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -17.30% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.14 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.42 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.88 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 73,599,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 98,756,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 119,418,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -1.00% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 76.64% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 73.30% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 16,595,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 58,910,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 53,525,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,284,012,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,197,023,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,255,933,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,385,303,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,300,607,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.47 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.46 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,117,410,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,139,672,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,093,555,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 90,713,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.40 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 29,524,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 112,582,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 22.78 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.06 |
| MACD Signal | 0.05 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 11.52 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 12.52 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 13.52 |
| Beta | 0.64 |
| RSI | 47.69 |
| 50-Day SMA | 12.68 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 0.00 |
System |
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| Modified | 8/7/2026 6:23:21 PM EST |