Is Gladstone Capital Corporation a good investment?
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) is currently trading at 18.36 USD.
In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 8.86.
This relatively low multiple may signal that Gladstone Capital Corporation is undervalued compared to historical market norms.
Earnings Schedule:
Gladstone Capital Corporation is expected to release its next earnings report on Nov. 17, 2026.
The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 1.97.
For income investors, Gladstone Capital Corporation pays a dividend yield of 11.39%.
With a payout ratio of 87%, the dividend appears
to be under pressure.
Company Profile
Gladstone Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in private equity and venture capital investments with a focus on lower middle market, growth capital, add on acquisitions, change of control, buy & build strategies, debt refinancing, debt investments in senior term loans, revolving loans, secured first and second lien term loans, senior subordinated loans, unitranche loans, junior subordinated loans, and mezzanine loans and equity investments in the form of common stock, preferred stock, limited liability company interests, or warrants. The fund also makes private equity investments in acquisitions, buyouts and recapitalizations, and refinancing existing debts. It targets small and medium-sized companies in United States. It is industry agnostic and seeks to invest in companies engaged in the business services, movies and entertainment, broadcasting and publishing, automobiles and components, food, beverage and tobacco, light and specialty manufacturing, niche industrial products and services, commercial services and supplies, specialty consumer products and services, construction machinery and heavy transportation equipment, energy services, agricultural and farm machinery, transportation and logistics, healthcare and education services, specialty chemicals, media and communications and aerospace and defense. The fund seeks to invest in debt between $8 million and $40 million in companies that have between $20 million and $150 million in sales and EBITDA between $3 million and $25 million. It prefers to acquire minority stakes. It seeks to exit its investments through strategic acquisitions by other industry participants or financial buyers, initial public offerings of common stock, or other capital market transactions.
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