PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.

PFLTยทNYSE

$8.05

-3.5%
Financial ServicesAsset Management

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. is a business development company. It seeks to make secondary direct, debt, equity, and loan investments. The fund seeks to invest through floating rate loans in private or thinly traded or small market-cap, public middle market companies. It primarily invests in the United States and to a limited extent non-U.S. companies. The fund typically invests between $2 million and $20 million. The fund also invests in equity securities, such as preferred stock, common stock, warrants or options received in connection with debt investments or through direct investments. It primarily invests between $10 million and $50 million in investments in senior secured loans and mezzanine debt. It seeks to invest in companies not rated by national rating agencies. The companies if rated would be between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor's system. The fund invests 30% is invested in non-qualifying assets like investments in public companies whose securities are not thinly traded or do not have a market capitalization of less than $250 million, securities of middle-market companies located outside of the United States, high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private equity, securities of public companies that are not thinly traded, and investment companies as defined in the 1940 Act. Under normal conditions, the fund expects atleast 80 percent of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes to be invested in Floating Rate Loans and investments with similar economic characteristics, including cash equivalents invested in money market funds. It expects to represent 65 percent of its portfolio through senior secured loans. In case of floating rate loans, it holds investments for a period of three to ten years.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$798.70M
EPS0.7200
P/E Ratio11.18
Earnings Date08/10/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E 11.2).

Valuation inputs: P/E 11.2, earnings yield +8.9%, momentum -3.5%.

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

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +6.2%, ROIC +2.3%).

Profitability stack: net margin +38.7%, ROE +6.2%, ROIC +2.3%.

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 +63.1%, momentum -3.5%, net margin +38.7%.

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

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that PFLT has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $8.05, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $8.05
3Y+756.0%
5Y+53.0%
10Y-42.0%
3Y+315.0%
5Y+245.0%
10Y+355.0%
3Y+1822.0%
5Y+260.0%
10Y+98.0%
3Y-304.0%
5Y-2023.0%
10Y-157.0%
3Y-304.0%
5Y-2023.0%
10Y-157.0%
3Y+137.0%
5Y+154.0%
10Y+361.0%
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Profit Bridge

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Revenue171.52M
Cost of Goods Sold (93.23M)
Gross Profit78.29M
Operating Expenses (10.80M)
Operating Income67.50M
Interest Expense (93.23M)
Other Income/Expense0.00
Pretax Income67.50M
Income Tax (1.13M)
Net Income66.36M
Net Income
66.36M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

45.6%

Strong gross margins indicate healthy pricing and efficient production or service delivery.

Operating Margin

39.4%

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

Net Profit Margin

38.7%

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

Effective Tax Rate

1.7%

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.

45.65%
Gross Profit Margin
-29%
3Y+63.0%
5Y-
10Y-36.0%
39.35%
Operating Profit Margin
-29%
3Y+93.0%
5Y-72.0%
10Y-55.0%
38.69%
Net Profit Margin
-29%
3Y+364.0%
5Y+5.0%
10Y-56.0%
6.18%
Return on Equity
-41%
3Y+843.0%
5Y+60.0%
10Y-31.0%
2.28%
Return on Assets
-48%
3Y+710.0%
5Y+42.0%
10Y-57.0%
2.32%
Return on Invested Capital
-48%
3Y+715.0%
5Y-61.0%
10Y-74.0%
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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income66.36M
Depreciation & Amortization0.00
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital1.01M
Others27.66M
Capital Expenditures0.00
Free Cash Flow95.04M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

143.2%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

FCF Growth Trend

+111.9%

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

Working Capital Impact

+$1.01M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents31.43M
Net Receivables12.61M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets0.00
Total Current Assets44 M
Property, Plant & Equipment0.00
Goodwill & Intangible Assets0.00
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets0.00
Total Non-Current Assets0
Total Assets
2.75B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.12x

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

1.65x

Elevated leverage. Debt exceeds equity, which amplifies both gains and risks. Monitor debt servicing ability.

Working Capital

-336828000

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

Asset Composition

2% Current

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

Financial Health Insight

Financial stress indicators: Both liquidity and leverage metrics raise concerns. The company may face challenges meeting obligations and should focus on strengthening its balance sheet.

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that PFLT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.50.

Lowest Target
9.00
11.80%
Consensus Target
9.75
21.12%
Highest Target
10.50
30.43%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 9.75, with estimates ranging from a low of 9.00 to a high of 10.50.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+21.1%

Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.

Analyst Agreement

15.4% spread

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

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $272K worth of PFLT shares, with no selling activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

20.8K

172.27K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+172K

+$172K

3-6 Months

Bought

5.9K

49.99K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+50K

+$50K

6-9 Months

Bought

5.5K

50.04K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+50K

+$50K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

1
BJA

Briones Jose A

Director

17.2K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$150K

2
ARTJ

Allorto Richard T Jr

Officer: Cfo And Treasurer

15.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$122K

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $272K 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.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$172K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

High Buying

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

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.

0.00%
Dividend Yield
-100%
3Y-100.0%
5Y-100.0%
10Y-100.0%
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pflt Dividend History

PFLT
10Y CAGR +1%
Latest $0.102
Annual $1.3325
5 year growth trend
Last Period: +0%