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Goldman Sachs BDC Inc(GSBD)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$8.93
10/30/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for GSBD

10/30/2026: GSBD (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Goldman Sachs BDC Inc (GSBD) is a specialty finance company that provides credit to middle-market firms. By leveraging the extensive underwriting resources of Goldman Sachs, the company maintains a portfolio of senior secured loans aimed at generating consistent income. Its primary strength lies in its institutional backing, which supports reliable deal sourcing and credit management. Key risks include credit exposure to smaller companies, competition in the private credit market, and interest rate sensitivity. The stock is best suited for income-focused investors who understand the risks of BDC investments; stakeholders should monitor portfolio credit quality and the company’s ability to navigate changing interest rate cycles effectively.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitGSBD is structured as an income-generating vehicle rather than a high-growth capital appreciation stock.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock generally trades based on credit cycles and interest rate sensitivity rather than breakout momentum.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors may be interested in the relationship between the stock price and its net asset value (NAV).
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company's primary objective is to provide current income to shareholders through regular dividend distributions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitAs a BDC, the stock entails credit risk, leverage risk, and market volatility inherent in financial entities.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highThe share price is sensitive to fluctuations in the credit markets and macroeconomic indicators.
Valuation riskMediumTrading at a significant premium or discount to NAV can impact total returns.
Competition risk (private credit lenders)HighIntense competition for quality loans can compress yields and pressure underwriting standards.
Business qualityMedium / highPerformance relies heavily on the quality of the external manager's credit selection and risk management.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends depend on net investment income, which is subject to credit defaults and interest rate shifts.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful management of a leveraged portfolio requires precise credit underwriting and monitoring.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 -13.61%
Avg. Invested days 36
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
GSBD receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
GSBD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, strong growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+89.7%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 134.3%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.18%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
GSBD's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 75.4% and operating margin of 98.4%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is GSBD's strongest growth driver at +13155.3% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+26.0%, solid) and earnings growth (+89.7%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 46.9% (solid) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.18%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

The Goldman Sachs Group Inc 5.81%
Private Management Group Inc 4.60%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 4.19%
Generali Asset Management SPA SGR 2.93%
Ares Management LLC 2.80%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
GSBD generates approximately $754 of gross profit, $984 of operating income, and $1,343 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: 3.33%

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.01B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 17.17
1Y Target Price 8.94
Price to earnings Ratio 17.17
1Y Target Price 8.94
Volume (30-day avg) 800.0K shares
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 7.89 - 10.03
Updated Date 11/01/2026
52 Weeks Range 7.89 - 10.03
Updated Date 11/01/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 14.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Interest IncomeInterest earned on the portfolio of senior secured loans and other debt investments.The company earns the majority of its money from interest payments made by the companies it lends to.
Fee IncomeStructuring fees and other one-time fees associated with originating loans.Additional revenue is generated from fees charged at the start of loan agreements.

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-05
When After Market
Estimate 0.37
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 17.19%
Operating Margin (TTM) 87.38%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.13%
Return on Equity (TTM) 4.07%

Valuation

Trailing PE 17.17
Forward PE 10.78
Enterprise Value 2.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.96
Enterprise Value 2.84B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 40.22
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 112.57M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 112.57M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 0.18
Percent Institutions 46.92

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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