Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc (TSLX) - $17.69 as of 3/27/2026 2:49:00 PM EST
Total Score
7 out of 30
Safety Score
50 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for TSLX
| 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 TSLX
| 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 TSLX
| 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 TSLX
| 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 TSLX (50 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) | 6 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| 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 TSLX
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | TSLX |
| Company Name | Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | Sixth Street Specialty Lending Inc. (TSLX) is a leading provider of financing solutions, primarily focusing on debt investments for private equity-backed middle market companies. The firm leverages its extensive industry expertise and strong relationships to offer tailored capital solutions that enhance returns while managing risks effectively. With a commitment to innovation, TSLX provides flexible financing options that prioritize sustainable income and long-term shareholder value. As part of Sixth Street Partners, TSLX enjoys a diversified investment platform, solidifying its stature as a key player in the specialty lending sector. |
| Sector Name | FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| Industry Name | ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Most Recent Quarter | 12/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 4/29/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 17.69 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 12.88 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 3/27/2026 2:49:00 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 730,118 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,516,261 |
| 52-Week High | 23.48 |
| 52-Week Low | 16.55 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 6.89% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 22.72 |
| Sector PE | 59.93 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 7.59 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 84.24 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 98.19 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 40.00 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.18 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.21 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 16.98 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 1.08 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 1.72 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 1.58 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.84 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.04 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 3.16 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 4 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 94,705,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 1,675,331,450 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 3/16/2026 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0100 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.4600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.96 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 5.35% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.84 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 10.25% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 39 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 9.69% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 11.48% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -10.24% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | -5.26% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.15% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.70% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 53.04% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | -42.70% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -8.60% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 1.81 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 2.33 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 2.37 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 170,518,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 170,518,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 186,566,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -12.50% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 12.67% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 77.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 19,662,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 19,662,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 4,966,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -1,881,480,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -1,881,480,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,901,142,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 1,780,307,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,901,142,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.46 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.46 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 1,607,721,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 1,607,529,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 1,607,721,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 180,282,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 1.90 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 180,282,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 187,248,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.22 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.75 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 150-Day SMA | 18.46 |
| 200-Day SMA | 17.13 |
System |
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| Modified | 3/25/2026 1:18:14 AM EST |