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Crescent Capital BDC Inc (CCAP)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: CCAP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $17.08
1 Year Target Price $17.08
3 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
2 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 14.96% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 583.35M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 13.23 | 1Y Target Price 17.08 |
Price to earnings Ratio 13.23 | 1Y Target Price 17.08 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 0.6 | 52 Weeks Range 13.06 - 18.96 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 13.06 - 18.96 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 10.76% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.19 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-13 | When - | Estimate 0.4797 | Actual 0.46 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 24.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 75.45% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.27% | Return on Equity (TTM) 5.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 13.23 | Forward PE 8.49 | Enterprise Value 1460927744 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.18 |
Enterprise Value 1460927744 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.18 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 25.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 37061500 | Shares Floating 27977794 |
Shares Outstanding 37061500 | Shares Floating 27977794 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.26 | Percent Institutions 64.95 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Crescent Capital BDC Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is externally managed by Crescent Cap Advisors, LLC. It focuses on providing financing to private middle-market companies in the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Direct Lending: Providing first lien, second lien, and unitranche loans to middle-market companies.
- Mezzanine Debt: Investing in subordinated debt with warrants or other equity features.
- Equity Investments: Making minority equity investments alongside debt investments.
Leadership and Structure
Jason Breaux serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Crescent Cap Advisors, LLC manages the day-to-day operations. The company operates with a Board of Directors overseeing its investment activities.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Market Share (%): N/A
- Senior Secured Loans: Provides senior secured loans, focusing on first lien debt. Market share information specific to Crescent Capital's first-lien market share isn't publicly broken out, but the broader BDC market is competitive. Competitors: Ares Capital, Main Street Capital.
- Market Share (%): N/A
- Subordinated Debt: Offers subordinated debt, potentially including warrants. Market share not broken out specifically. Competitors: Ares Capital, Golub Capital.
- Equity Co-Investments: Minority equity stakes alongside debt investments. This is common BDC practice, market share is difficult to isolate, but impacts returns greatly. Competitors: Prospect Capital, Owl Rock Capital.
- Market Share (%): N/A
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The BDC industry is currently characterized by increasing interest rates, which can be beneficial for earnings on floating rate debt, but also creates risks of increased defaults. Intense competition exists among BDCs for quality deals.
Positioning
Crescent Capital focuses on the middle-market direct lending space, emphasizing credit quality and selective underwriting. This places them in a competitive but potentially higher-quality segment of the BDC market.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for middle-market lending is estimated to be hundreds of billions of dollars. Crescent Capital is positioned to capture a small but potentially profitable portion of this market through its expertise and established relationships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Management Team
- Disciplined Underwriting Process
- Strong Relationships with Private Equity Sponsors
- Diversified Investment Portfolio
Weaknesses
- External Management Structure
- Dependence on Capital Markets for Funding
- Relatively Smaller Size Compared to Larger BDCs
- Focus on a competitive middle market.
Opportunities
- Increasing Demand for Private Credit
- Growth in Middle-Market Companies
- Potential for Acquisitions or Strategic Partnerships
- Capitalizing on market dislocation.
Threats
- Economic Downturn
- Increased Competition
- Rising Interest Rates
- Regulatory Changes
- Credit deterioration in portfolio companies
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCC
- MAIN
- TCPC
- GHLD
Competitive Landscape
Crescent Capital BDC Inc. faces strong competition from larger, more established BDCs. Its advantages lie in its focused approach and established sponsor relationships. Disadvantages are its smaller size and dependence on external management.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires data update to fill
Future Projections: Requires data update to fill
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives undertaken by Crescent Capital BDC Inc. focus on portfolio optimization, maintaining strong liquidity, and selectively deploying capital into attractive investment opportunities.
Summary
Crescent Capital BDC Inc. is a middle-market lender that operates in a competitive space. Its focus on credit quality is a strength, but its external management structure and smaller size are potential weaknesses. The company needs to capitalize on opportunities in the private credit market while carefully managing economic and competitive threats.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and is not financial advice. Market conditions are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Crescent Capital BDC Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Los Angeles, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-02-03 | CEO - | ||
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 equity / buyouts and loan fund. It specializes in directly investing. It specializes in middle market. The fund seeks to invest in United States.

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