Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT) - $8.55 as of 2/20/2026 1:53:58 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
63 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PFLT
| 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 PFLT
| 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 PFLT
| 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 PFLT
| 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 PFLT (63 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 3 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for PFLT
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PFLT |
| Company Name | PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd |
| Country | USA |
| Description | PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd (PFLT) is a distinguished business development company that specializes in providing flexible financing solutions to middle-market companies, mainly through floating rate loans. With a focus on capital preservation and income generation, PFLT aims to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through a diversified portfolio of debt instruments, leveraging its extensive expertise in credit markets. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, supported by a seasoned management team and robust relationships within the financial sector, ensuring an adept navigation of evolving market conditions. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 12/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 5/18/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 8.55 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 7.63 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 2/20/2026 1:53:58 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,591,137 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,180,551 |
| 52-Week High | 10.20 |
| 52-Week Low | 7.85 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 8.92% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 25.91 |
| Industry PE | 26.42 |
| Sector PE | 21.13 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.07 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 21.38 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 67.52 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.01 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.29 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.40 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 10.49 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.82 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.80 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.81 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.21 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.50 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.53 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 2 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 99,218,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 848,313,900 |
| Institutional Ownership | 23.75% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 1/16/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.1025 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.1025 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.23 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 14.39% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.23 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 14.39% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 59 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 13.57% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 13.59% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1.92% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.03% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 372.73% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -37.90% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -27.74% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.33 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.27 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 1.18 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 34,458,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 66,365,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 91,839,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 4.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 49.88% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 77.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 40,143,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 122,688,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 112,050,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -568,648,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -321,192,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 443,880,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 85,600,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 608,791,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.71 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.63 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,074,516,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 877,294,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,040,429,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -40,685,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.41 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 95,037,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | -801,378,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 4.75 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.15 |
| MACD Signal | -0.05 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 8.12 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 8.91 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 9.69 |
| Beta | 0.74 |
| RSI | 27.40 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 9.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 8.70 |
System |
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| Modified | 2/21/2026 5:31:45 AM EST |