FS Credit Opportunities Corp.(FSCO)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$5.03
11/03/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FSCO

11/03/2026: FSCO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. (FSCO) is a closed-end fund that primarily targets income and capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of public and private credit. The fund leverages its management team’s experience to target lower-middle-market loans, aiming for yield premiums in less competitive sectors. While the fund has historically delivered attractive double-digit yields, it faces significant risks including portfolio opacity, high use of leverage, and recent distribution cuts due to credit quality concerns. Investors should monitor non-accrual rates and NAV stability closely. This stock may suit income-focused investors who can tolerate price volatility and the structural risks inherent in private credit markets.

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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 styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe fund is designed for income and capital preservation rather than high-growth capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often trades at a discount and lacks the upward price momentum typical of growth stocks.
Value investorMixed fitThe deep discount to NAV might attract deep-value investors, but underlying credit quality risks make this a contrarian play.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe fund's high yield is attractive, though dividend sustainability is a primary risk to monitor.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe use of leverage and exposure to private credit entail high volatility and significant risk of principal loss.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a closed-end fund, the share price often deviates from NAV, causing price swings unrelated to the underlying portfolio value.
Valuation riskHighPrivate credit assets are notoriously difficult to value, leading to potential discrepancies between book value and market reality.
Competition risk (credit market competition)MediumCrowding in private credit markets can lead to deteriorating deal terms and lower quality of new originations.
Business qualityMediumWhile the management is experienced, the fund's business model relies on leverage and complex credit which adds structural risk.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDistributions are high but have recently been cut, highlighting risks to future payout sustainability.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management depends on the ability to pick private deals that perform through economic cycles.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 13.76%
Avg. Invested days 86
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
FSCO receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong unit economics. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
FSCO has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 248.2%) and strong profitability (net margin 72.6%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-20.4%), negative revenue growth (-18.6%), very low insider ownership of 0.31%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
FSCO's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 79.3% and operating margin of 74.5%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is FSCO's strongest growth driver at +663.4% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-18.6%, negative) and earnings growth (-20.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 36.9% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.31%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
FSCO generates approximately $793 of gross profit, $745 of operating income, and $2,482 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: 2.61%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
FSCO has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.01B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.18
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 8.18
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta -
52 Weeks Range 3.77 - 5.82
Updated Date 11/02/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.77 - 5.82
Updated Date 11/02/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.61

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Private Credit LendingInterest and fees from senior secured first-lien loans to middle-market companies.The fund acts like a bank for smaller businesses, collecting regular interest payments that are passed to you as dividends.
Public Credit InvestmentsTrading high-yield bonds and syndicated loans to capture price gains and yield.The fund uses public market trading to stay flexible and earn returns beyond standard private loans.

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.18
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.31
Enterprise Value -
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.31
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.49
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 202.27M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 202.27M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 0.31
Percent Institutions 36.92

Financial Metrics

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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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