Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Prospect Capital Corp (PSEC) - $2.26 as of 5/22/2026 1:23:55 PM EST
Total Score
9 out of 30
Safety Score
43 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for PSEC
| 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 PSEC
| 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 PSEC
| 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 PSEC
| 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 PSEC (43 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for PSEC
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | PSEC |
| Company Name | Prospect Capital Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Prospect Capital Corporation (PSEC) is a prominent publicly traded business development company focused on delivering flexible financing solutions to middle-market enterprises. The firm maintains a diversified portfolio comprising both debt and equity investments, strategically targeting growth-oriented businesses across a variety of sectors. With a commitment to generating attractive, risk-adjusted returns for shareholders, PSEC emphasizes sustainable investment practices and social responsibility, positioning itself as a crucial partner in fostering the growth of its portfolio companies while aligning with the interests of socially-conscious investors. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 3/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 2.26 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 4.33 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 5/22/2026 1:23:55 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 5,223,477 |
| Average Daily Volume | 5,954,039 |
| 52-Week High | 2.98 |
| 52-Week Low | 2.11 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 7.11% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 25.73 |
| Sector PE | 17.97 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 6.39 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 32.29 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 121.28 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.68 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 3.10 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.07 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 6.05 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.43 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.21 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 2.07 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.74 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 8.43 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.88 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 0 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 501,008,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,132,278,080 |
| Institutional Ownership | 18.02% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/27/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0350 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.0350 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.54 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 23.89% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.42 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 18.58% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 64 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 22.28% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 19.12% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -22.22% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -11.81% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -12.61% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -5.63% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | -142.11% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -78.20% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -278.79% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.38 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.52 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 0.19 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -37,751,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | -469,924,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 262,834,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -12.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -270.92% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 73.30% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 34,586,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 46,506,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 81,898,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,023,670,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,387,405,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,433,911,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,584,848,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,058,256,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.55 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.69 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,988,772,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 3,711,733,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 4,567,399,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 412,658,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 0.82 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 523,171,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 279,983,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.13 |
| MACD Signal | -0.08 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 2.24 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 2.58 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 2.92 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| RSI | 29.82 |
| 50-Day SMA | 2.55 |
| 150-Day SMA | 3.38 |
| 200-Day SMA | 3.63 |
System |
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| Modified | 5/23/2026 5:59:51 AM EST |