Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Gladstone Capital Corp (GLAD) - $19.84 as of 8/28/2026 12:44:52 PM EST
Total Score
8 out of 30
Safety Score
49 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for GLAD
| 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 GLAD
| 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 GLAD
| 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 GLAD
| 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 GLAD (49 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for GLAD
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | GLAD |
| Company Name | Gladstone Capital Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) is a leading publicly traded business development company that focuses on delivering tailored debt and equity financing to lower middle-market enterprises, facilitating their growth and strategic initiatives. Committed to a disciplined investment strategy centered on capital preservation, GLAD seeks to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted returns through a diverse array of financing options, including term loans and equity investments. With a seasoned management team equipped with deep industry expertise, Gladstone Capital is strategically positioned to adapt to evolving market conditions, fostering enduring partnerships with portfolio companies and driving sustainable value creation. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 19.84 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 13.72 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 8/28/2026 12:44:52 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 118,923 |
| Average Daily Volume | 169,158 |
| 52-Week High | 24.66 |
| 52-Week Low | 16.02 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 23.85% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 18.92 |
| Sector PE | 17.51 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 9.26 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 198.40 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 190.06 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 74.49 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.26 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.10 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 21.50 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.92 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.87 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.82 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.51 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 8.93 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.96 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 22,593,100 |
| Market Capitalization | 448,247,104 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/21/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.82 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 9.15% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.80 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 9.07% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 64 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 9.98% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 10.36% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -6.98% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -3.55% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.67% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -1.73% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 85.21% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 68.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -38.65% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.13 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 1.51 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.02 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 50,255,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 58,110,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 94,721,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 13.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 76.73% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 74.30% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 2,350,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 32,370,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 2,172,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -569,610,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -548,187,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 580,557,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 253,114,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 571,960,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.45 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.48 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 482,035,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 478,740,999 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 530,740,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -150,757,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -6.67 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 43,626,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 3,240,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.28 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.18 |
| MACD Signal | 0.16 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 17.86 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 18.95 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 20.05 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| RSI | 57.11 |
| 50-Day SMA | 18.70 |
| 150-Day SMA | 19.82 |
| 200-Day SMA | 18.48 |
System |
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| Modified | 8/28/2026 11:50:58 PM EST |