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BBDC Barings BDC PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Barings BDC stock stands at 9.29 as of Oct 29, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.05 and the stock price of $9.75 per share. An increase of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.5 of the last four quarters.

BBDC PE ratio history

How has BBDC's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Barings BDC has been 27.91. The current 9.29 P/E ratio is 67% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, BBDC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2022 quarter at 163, with a price of $8.15 and an EPS of $0.05. The Mar 2021 quarter marked the lowest point at 3.5, with a price of $9.98 and an EPS of $2.85.

Average
27.91
Median
14.2
Minimum
3.5
Maximum
163

Barings BDC PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 1,660.26% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -95.61% in 2023

Year PE ratio Change
2023 7.15 -95.61%
2022 163 1,660.26%
2021 9.26 -82.89%
2020 54.12 510.84%
2019 8.86 N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 19.51 47.02%
2015 13.27 -37.87%
2014 21.36 127.23%

BBDC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of BBDC for the past years

Currently, BBDC's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
28.35
5-year avg
24.42
10-year avg
27.91
15-year avg
20.62

BBDC PE vs peers

What is BBDC's PE ratio compared to its peers

BBDC's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock OCSL.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BBDC Barings BDC Inc 9.32 $1.03B
OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 18.38 $1.35B
OFS OFS Capital Corp N/A $108.86M

Frequently asked questions

What is Barings BDC's PE ratio?

As of Oct 29, 2024, BBDC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.29.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Barings BDC (BBDC)?

The average PE ratio for BBDC stock over the past 3 years is 28.35.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Barings BDC (BBDC)?

The average PE ratio for BBDC stock over the past 5 years is 24.42.

What is the highest PE ratio for BBDC?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 163 in the Dec 2022 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for BBDC compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of BBDC is 67% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Barings BDC's PE ratio so low?

BBDC's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is BBDC's PE ratio calculated (Barings BDC PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Oct 29, 2024), Barings BDC's share price is $9.75. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $1.05. Therefore, Barings BDC's PE ratio for today is 9.29. PE RATIO(9.29) = STOCK PRICE($9.75) / TTM EPS($1.05)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.