Gladstone Capital Corporation

Gladstone Capital Corporation

GLADยทNASDAQ

$18.92

-2.8%
Financial ServicesAsset Management

Gladstone Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in 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. It operates as a business development company. 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, light and specialty manufacturing, niche industrial products and services, specialty consumer products and services, energy services, transportation and logistics, healthcare and education services, specialty chemicals, media and communications and aerospace and defense. The fund seeks to invest between $7 million and $30 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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$427.46M
EPS2.5600
P/E Ratio7.39
Earnings Date08/03/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E 7.4).

Valuation inputs: P/E 7.4, earnings yield +13.5%, momentum -2.8%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is acceptable (ROE +12.1%, ROIC +8.9%).

Profitability stack: net margin +40.1%, ROE +12.1%, ROIC +8.9%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Downside profile looks controlled across current risk inputs.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +46.9%, momentum -2.8%, net margin +40.1%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that GLAD has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $18.92, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Gladstone Capital Corporation.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $18.92
3Y+121.0%
5Y-2233.0%
10Y+161.0%
3Y+338.0%
5Y+1624.0%
10Y+486.0%
3Y+192.0%
5Y-3203.0%
10Y+411.0%
3Y-157.0%
5Y-195.0%
10Y-27.0%
3Y-157.0%
5Y-195.0%
10Y-27.0%
3Y+37.0%
5Y+98.0%
10Y+169.0%
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Gladstone Capital Corporation Profit Bridge

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Revenue144.76M
Cost of Goods Sold (18.43M)
Gross Profit126.33M
Operating Expenses (45.94M)
Operating Income80.39M
Interest Expense (19.99M)
Other Income/Expense-22.28M
Pretax Income58.11M
Income Tax (0.00)
Net Income58.11M
Net Income
58.11M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

87.3%

Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.

Operating Margin

55.5%

Outstanding operational efficiency. The company generates substantial profit from core operations.

Net Profit Margin

40.1%

Exceptional profitability. The company converts a significant portion of revenue to bottom-line earnings.

Effective Tax Rate

0.0%

Below-average tax rate suggests effective tax planning, favorable jurisdictions, or tax credits.

Profitability Insight

Exceptional profitability across all levels: Strong pricing power, efficient operations, and healthy bottom line indicate a high-quality business with sustainable competitive advantages.

87.27%
Gross Profit Margin
6%
3Y+44.0%
5Y-995.0%
10Y+38.0%
55.53%
Operating Profit Margin
-29%
3Y-8.0%
5Y-
10Y-
40.14%
Net Profit Margin
-49%
3Y-33.0%
5Y-280.0%
10Y-13.0%
12.06%
Return on Equity
-39%
3Y+91.0%
5Y-1604.0%
10Y+113.0%
6.40%
Return on Assets
-45%
3Y+113.0%
5Y-1670.0%
10Y+90.0%
8.90%
Return on Invested Capital
-24%
3Y+194.0%
5Y-
10Y-
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Gladstone Capital Corporation Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income58.11M
Depreciation & Amortization0.00
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital-2.11M
Others-12.38M
Capital Expenditures0.00
Free Cash Flow43.63M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

75.1%

Moderate conversion rate. Some gap between earnings and cash flow may warrant investigation into working capital or non-cash items.

FCF Growth Trend

+1246.5%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

-$2.11M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Solid cash generation: Positive free cash flow with reasonable earnings quality provides financial flexibility for growth investments, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents216.00K
Net Receivables5.65M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets0.00
Total Current Assets6 M
Property, Plant & Equipment0.00
Goodwill & Intangible Assets0.00
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets0.00
Total Non-Current Assets0
Total Assets
925.07M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.03x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.79x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

-187250000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

1% Current

Capital-intensive business with significant long-term investments in property, equipment, or intangibles.

Financial Health Insight

Negative working capital with limited cash reserves requires immediate attentionโ€”potential liquidity crisis if not addressed promptly.

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that GLAD stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 21.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 21.00 to a high of 21.00.

Lowest Target
21.00
10.99%
Consensus Target
21.00
10.99%
Highest Target
21.00
10.99%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 21.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 21.00 to a high of 21.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+11.0%

Moderate upside. Analysts expect positive returns but with limited margin of safety. Consider entry timing.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

High

Positive outlook with reasonable agreement. Analysts generally optimistic about prospects with manageable uncertainty.

Market Sentiment Insight

Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.

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Gladstone Capital Corporation Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $10K worth of GLAD shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

496

10.00K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+10K

+$10K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
SNFD

Schaltenbrand Nicole Frances Dubas

Officer: Cfo And Treasurer

496 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$10K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $10K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

โˆž:1

Perfect buy/sell ratio. Only buying activity with zero sellingโ€”the most bullish possible insider signal.

Insider Participation

High Buying

1 insider buyers vs. 0 sellers. Broad-based buying across management team suggests widespread confidence.

Insider Activity Insight

Unanimous insider buying: Zero selling combined with active buying is rare and typically very bullish. Insiders appear to see significant upside with limited downside risk.

0.15%
Dividend Yield
-93%
3Y-94.0%
5Y-92.0%
10Y-95.0%
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glad Dividend History

GLAD
10Y CAGR 1%
Latest $0.15
Annual $1.945
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%