BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Bain Capital Specialty Finance stock's PE ratio is 9.36. This results from the current EPS of $1.99 and stock price of $18.63. The P/E ratio has an increase of 16% from the past four quarters average of 8.1.
BCSF PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Bain Capital Specialty Finance has averaged 13.66 over the last seven years. The current PE ratio of 9.36 is 31% below the historical average. Over the past seven years, BCSF's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 86.64, when the stock price was $12.13 and the EPS was $0.14. The lowest value was in the Jun 2021 quarter, when it reached 5.8 with a price of $15.3 and an EPS of $2.64.
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 733.08% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -90.56% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7.89 | 8.08% | $15.07 | $1.91 |
| 2022 | 7.3 | -10.76% | $11.9 | $1.63 |
| 2021 | 8.18 | -90.56% | $15.21 | $1.86 |
| 2020 | 86.64 | 733.08% | $12.13 | $0.14 |
| 2019 | 10.4 | -57.2% | $19.76 | $1.9 |
| 2018 | 24.3 | N/A | $16.77 | $0.69 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.99 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.51 |
Bain Capital Specialty Finance PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 8.34 | 2.21% | $16.6 | $1.99 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.16 | 4.08% | $16.31 | $2 |
| Mar 2024 | 7.84 | -0.63% | $15.68 | $2 |
| Dec 2023 | 7.89 | 7.64% | $15.07 | $1.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.33 | -5.54% | $15.31 | $2.09 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.76 | 1.57% | $13.51 | $1.74 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.64 | 4.66% | $11.92 | $1.56 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.3 | -20.31% | $11.9 | $1.63 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.16 | 0.99% | $12 | $1.31 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.07 | 9.94% | $13.61 | $1.5 |
| Mar 2022 | 8.25 | 0.86% | $15.59 | $1.89 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.18 | 21.19% | $15.21 | $1.86 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.75 | 16.38% | $14.84 | $2.2 |
| Jun 2021 | 5.8 | -6.6% | $15.3 | $2.64 |
| Mar 2021 | 6.21 | -92.83% | $14.78 | $2.38 |
BCSF average PE ratio chart
BCSF's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5-year average.
BCSF PE vs peers
BCSF's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks OWL and PAX.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc | 9.36 | $1.2B |
| PAX Patria Investments Ltd | 27.84 | $1.84B |
| OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc | 110.65 | $33.05B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BCSF stock is 9.36 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF)?
The average PE ratio for BCSF stock over the past 3 years is 8.07.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Bain Capital Specialty Finance (BCSF)?
The average PE ratio for BCSF stock over the past 5 years is 12.65.
What is the highest PE ratio for BCSF?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last seven years has been 86.64 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BCSF compare to its historical average?
BCSF's price to earnings ratio is currently 31% below its 7-year historical average.
Why is Bain Capital Specialty Finance's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is BCSF's PE ratio calculated (Bain Capital Specialty Finance PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Bain Capital Specialty Finance's stock price is $18.63. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.99. Therefore, Bain Capital Specialty Finance's P/E ratio for today is 9.36. PE RATIO(9.36) = STOCK PRICE($18.63) / TTM EPS($1.99)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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