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Crescent Capital BDC Inc(CCAP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CCAP
09/14/2026: CCAP (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Crescent Capital BDC Inc is a publicly traded business development company that focuses on providing senior secured debt to middle-market firms. The company’s primary strength lies in its affiliation with Crescent Capital Group, which provides a disciplined approach to sourcing and underwriting loans. The investment story centers on capturing income from floating-rate debt in the growing private credit market. However, investors must monitor risks related to economic cycles, which could lead to credit defaults, and competitive pressure in the lending space. Overall, the company may best suit income-focused investors looking for exposure to private credit, provided they are comfortable with the inherent volatility of the BDC sector.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | As a BDC, CCAP is designed for income generation rather than aggressive capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum fit is conditional on positive sector trends and strong earnings signals in the private credit market. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation relative to NAV is the primary metric, and suitability depends on whether the stock trades at a discount or premium to NAV. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The BDC structure is specifically built to distribute taxable income to shareholders via dividends. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Exposure to middle-market corporate credit carries inherent default and price volatility risks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | BDC share prices can fluctuate based on interest rate sentiment and broader credit market conditions. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | The stock price relative to NAV can change, impacting the entry point for value-focused investors. |
| Competition risk (Private Credit) | High | Intense competition for deals can lower yield spreads and force looser underwriting standards. |
| Business quality | Medium | The quality of the loan portfolio is highly sensitive to the economic health of the middle-market companies it funds. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are dependent on the ability of portfolio companies to continue making interest payments. |
| Execution risk | Medium | The firm relies on the external manager's ability to consistently source and underwrite profitable loans. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.78% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/14/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 365.51M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.64 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12.64 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 255.7K shares | Beta 0.57 | 52 Weeks Range 9.88 - 13.91 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 9.88 - 13.91 | Updated Date 09/13/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 16.11% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.09 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Income | Interest payments earned from senior secured loans and other debt investments provided to middle-market firms. | Most of the company's money comes from the interest borrowers pay on the loans they have taken. |
| Fee Income | Structuring fees, origination fees, and other financing-related charges collected from borrowers. | The company earns one-time fees for arranging and structuring the credit deals provided to companies. |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 7.19 | Enterprise Value 1.28B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 |
Enterprise Value 1.28B | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.34 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 180.74 | 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 71.51 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Crescent Capital BDC Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-02-03 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Jason A. Breaux | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees - | Website https://www.crescentbdc.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.crescentbdc.com | ||
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. is as a business development company is a private debt fund. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. The fund seeks to invest in United States.
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