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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#3476
Positioning
Market Dominance
Financial
Financial Services
$528M
Jason Breaux
Crescent Capital BDC focuses on originating and investing in the debt of middle market companies. It typically focuses on companies based in the United States.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = CCAP ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$GBDC GOLUB CAPITAL BDC, Inc. | 64 | 91 | 89 | 57 | 22.5x | 6.6x | 5.7% | 1.7% | 100.0% | 64.3% | 25.4% | 116.4% | 12.6% | 128.0x | $3.7B | VS | |
$SAR SARATOGA INVESTMENT CORP. | 55 | 30 | 69 | 85 | 1.4x | 2.3x | 43.6% | 22.2% | - | - | 182.5% | -10.7% | 17.0% | 263.0x | $362M | VS | |
$CGBD Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. | 53 | 72 | 67 | 40 | 14.2x | 6.1x | 6.8% | 2.0% | 100.0% | 73.2% | 24.8% | 18.0% | 13.6% | 111.0x | $911M | VS | |
$BBDC Barings BDC, Inc. | 53 | 25 | 31 | 79 | 23.4x | 10.1x | 9.8% | - | - | - | - | -103.3% | 13.6% | 139.0x | $921M | VS | |
$SLRC SLR Investment Corp. | 52 | 33 | 47 | 75 | 8.9x | 8.7x | 9.2% | 3.6% | - | - | 60.5% | 3.7% | 10.7% | 115.0x | $834M | VS | |
$TRIN Trinity Capital Inc. | 51 | 26 | 29 | 90 | 9.8x | 52.5x | 14.6% | 9.6% | - | - | 49.8% | 16.0% | 13.2% | 118.0x | $1.1B | VS | |
$CSWC CAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP | 51 | 29 | 36 | 93 | 9.6x | 10.0x | 14.5% | 6.2% | - | - | 53.5% | 18.2% | 11.7% | 108.0x | $1.3B | VS | |
$ICMB Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. | 50 | 26 | 26 | 86 | - | - | -22.2% | - | - | - | -49.4% | -76.3% | 23.4% | 177.0x | $38M | VS | |
$FDUS FIDUS INVESTMENT Corp | 50 | 31 | 41 | 64 | 9.4x | 10.4x | 11.3% | 6.3% | - | - | 48.5% | 17.9% | 11.2% | 75.0x | $717M | VS | |
$GAIN GLADSTONE INVESTMENT CORPORATION\DE | 49 | 30 | 27 | 90 | - | - | 9.5% | 23.6% | - | - | 423.3% | 3.9% | 10.8% | 96.0x | $551M | VS | |
$CCAP Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. | 41 | 31 | 31 | 47 | 23.6x | - | 2.9% | 1.3% | - | -136.5% | 43.4% | -22.0% | 13.3% | 123.0x | $528M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 9.8x | 9.5x | 6.8% | 3.5% | 100.0% | 54.7% | 49.2% | -14.5% | 13.3% | 1.2x | - | REF |
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (CCAP) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 40.5/100. It ranks #3476 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 2-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Expensive relative to fundamentals — limited margin of safety
Weak fundamentals — higher risk of value trap
Average volatility — neutral timing signal
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Financial sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
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View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 31 | 57 | -26DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 47 | 41 | +6ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 31 | 24 | +7ALPHA |
| INVESTMENT | 25 | 19 | +6ALPHA |
| STABILITY | 42 | 35 | +7ALPHA |
| SHORT INT | 61 | 78 | -17DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC -2.2% vs WACC 6.0% (spread -8.2%)
GM N/A vs sector 100%, OM -137% vs sector 55%
Capital turnover 0.02x
Rev growth -22%, 4yr history
Interest coverage N/A
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. (CCAP) as a Reduce with a composite score of 40.5/100 at a current price of $12.88. The quantitative profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting limited upside potential.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. holds a mid-tier position (#23 of 38) within the Financial sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 40.5/100 places it at rank #3476 in our full universe.
No Moat
Medium
Standard
Fair Value
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 123% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Below-average quality raises earnings sustainability concerns.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. represents a reduce based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. receives a Reduce rating from our analysis, with a composite score of 40.5/100 and 2 out of 5 stars, ranking #3476 out of 7,333 stocks. CCAP's factor profile shows weakness across multiple dimensions, suggesting the stock may underperform going forward. Existing holders may want to consider trimming positions or tightening stop-losses.
CCAP's quality score of 31/100 is below average, suggesting challenges with profitability or capital efficiency. The company reports a return on equity of 2.9% (sector avg: 6.8%), net margins of 43.4% (sector avg: 49.2%). Investors should examine whether management is actively addressing these weaknesses or if they reflect structural industry headwinds.
With a value score of 31/100, CCAP appears somewhat expensive relative to its fundamentals. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 23.65x, a P/B ratio of 0.69x. Investors paying a premium here are likely betting on above-average growth or margin expansion to justify current prices.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc.'s investment score of 25/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -22.0% vs. a sector average of -14.5% and a return on assets of 1.3% (sector: 3.5%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
CCAP is currently showing below-average momentum at 47/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at -22.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.72 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
CCAP's stability score of 42/100 signals elevated volatility and/or leverage concerns. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.72 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 123.00x (sector avg: 1.2x). Investors should be prepared for wider-than-average price swings and consider position sizing accordingly to manage portfolio risk.
CCAP carries a short interest score of 61/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 123.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $528M market cap (small-cap), Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. offers an attractive dividend yield of 13.3%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. This compares to a sector average dividend yield of 13.3%. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. is a small-cap company in the Financial sector, ranked #23 of 38 in its sector (39th percentile) and #3476 of 7,333 overall (53rd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 2.9% trailing the 6.8% sector median and operating margins of -136.5% below the 54.7% sector average. This below-median ranking suggests CCAP faces competitive challenges relative to stronger Financial peers.
While CCAP currently exhibits a REDUCE profile, superior opportunities exist within the FINANCIAL sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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RANK #23 OF 38 IN FINANCIALS
ROE 57% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Op. Margin 350% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Debt/Equity 9982% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
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Crescent Capital BDC reported mixed Q2 2025 financial results, with net investment income per share of $0.46, slightly missing analyst estimates. The company maintained its quarterly dividend and authorized a $20 million share repurchase program amid softening portfolio metrics and ongoing credit pressures.
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