Crescent Capital BDC Inc(CCAP)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$8.9
10/27/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CCAP

10/27/2026: CCAP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Crescent Capital BDC Inc is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) that focuses on providing senior secured debt to middle-market firms. The company benefits from the extensive sourcing and underwriting capabilities of its sponsor, Crescent Capital Group. Its primary investment story centers on delivering consistent income through floating-rate credit assets. However, the business faces notable risks, including potential credit losses during economic downturns and intense competition from larger private credit platforms. This stock is generally best suited for income-oriented investors, though they should carefully monitor portfolio credit quality and interest rate trends, as dividend distributions rely on successful loan performance and management execution.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitBDCs are primarily income-generating vehicles rather than capital appreciation plays.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may be inconsistent; treat as conditional on a strong upward trend in NAV and net income.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may find interest when the stock trades at a significant discount to its Net Asset Value.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is designed specifically to distribute high levels of income to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe portfolio consists of credit-risk-bearing loans to middle-market companies, which entails inherent default risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMediumBDC share prices often fluctuate based on interest rate sentiment and broader credit market conditions.
Valuation riskMediumTrading at a significant premium to NAV can present downside risk to total return.
Competition risk (private credit funds)HighIntense competition from large-scale private credit funds can drive down interest margins.
Business qualityMediumQuality depends on the underlying credit performance of the loan portfolio and the sponsor's underwriting.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are dependent on portfolio interest income and can be cut if defaults rise.
Execution riskMediumThe ability to consistently originate high-quality loans is critical to maintaining the dividend and NAV.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Smooth

The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -37.39%
Avg. Invested days 35
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CCAP receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CCAP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 47.8%) and strong profitability (net margin 22.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-53.1%), moderate revenue growth (+9.7%), modest insider ownership of 3.40%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CCAP's financial health is supported by strong efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 1.9% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CCAP's strongest growth driver at +9.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-53.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-9.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 73.1% and approximately 75.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.40% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Texas County & District Retirement System 13.57%
Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. 11.41%
Blackstone Inc 11.41%
Sun Life Financial Inc 6.04%
Ares Management LLC 2.95%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CCAP generates approximately $780 of gross profit, $761 of operating income, and $478 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains soft.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.65%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CCAP has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 320.56M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.96
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11.96
Volume (30-day avg) 252.5K shares
Beta 0.62
52 Weeks Range 8.39 - 13.42
Updated Date 10/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.39 - 13.42
Updated Date 10/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 18.48%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.09

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Interest IncomeInterest earned on senior secured, unitranche, and second-lien loans to middle-market companies.The company earns money primarily by lending money to businesses and collecting interest payments.
Fee and Dividend IncomeFees from loan originations, prepayments, and dividends from equity co-investments.Additional revenue is generated from transaction fees and occasional gains on equity investments.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 6.28
Enterprise Value 1.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05
Enterprise Value 1.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 174.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 36.85M
Shares Floating 27.98M
Shares Outstanding 36.85M
Shares Floating 27.98M
Percent Insiders 3.4
Percent Institutions 73.07

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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