Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) - $17.45 as of 9/9/2026 6:21:26 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
40 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for SAR
| 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 SAR
| 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 SAR
| 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 SAR
| 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 SAR (40 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 8 |
| 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) | 8 |
| 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 SAR
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | SAR |
| Company Name | Saratoga Investment Corp |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Saratoga Investment Corp (SAR) is a publicly traded business development company specializing in providing flexible debt and equity capital to middle-market enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. The firm employs a disciplined investment strategy that prioritizes comprehensive due diligence and risk management to safeguard capital while striving for optimal shareholder returns. With a robust portfolio management approach and a history of consistent dividend payouts, Saratoga offers institutional investors a compelling opportunity to enhance their exposure to alternative investments while benefiting from the growth potential inherent in the middle-market segment. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 5/31/2026 |
| Next Earnings Date | 10/6/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 17.45 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 15.31 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 9/9/2026 6:21:26 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 201,367 |
| Average Daily Volume | 135,872 |
| 52-Week High | 22.58 |
| 52-Week Low | 16.89 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 3.32% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 21.08 |
| Sector PE | 17.48 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 12.23 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 4.62 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 61.73 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 70.23 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 5.83 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.78 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 23.23 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.78 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.98 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.97 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.30 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 16.72 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 5.83 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 16,080,900 |
| Market Capitalization | 280,611,705 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 9/3/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2500 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2500 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 5 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 3.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 17.01% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 3.00 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 17.01% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 35 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 315.79% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 16.30% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 30.33% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 0.95 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.47 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.38 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 16,757,022 |
| Net Income Past Year | 36,604,298 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 28,086,257 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -4.80% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 11.47% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 69.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 60,808,817 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 21,785,753 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 148,218,491 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -713,647,433 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -772,377,097 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 794,162,850 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 794,162,850 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 774,456,250 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.33 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.33 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 396,155,754 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 392,665,468 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 378,454,958 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -146,286,851 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -9.10 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -88,029,735 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 197,538,505 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.52 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -0.18 |
| MACD Signal | -0.15 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 17.36 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 20.13 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 22.90 |
| Beta | 0.59 |
| RSI | 43.18 |
| 50-Day SMA | 20.37 |
| 150-Day SMA | 18.81 |
| 200-Day SMA | 18.15 |
System |
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| Modified | 9/8/2026 7:36:38 AM EST |