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Goldman Sachs BDC Inc (GSBD)

Goldman Sachs BDC Inc (GSBD) 2-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/04/2025: GSBD (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 2 star rating for performance

Below Average Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

4 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $10.25

1 Year Target Price $10.25

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$10.25 Target price
52w Low $8.61
Current$10.12
52w High $11.7

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 9.88%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 2.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/04/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.15B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.8
1Y Target Price 10.25
Price to earnings Ratio 8.8
1Y Target Price 10.25
Volume (30-day avg) 4
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 8.61 - 11.70
Updated Date 12/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 8.61 - 11.70
Updated Date 12/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.46%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.15

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When -
Estimate 0.3573
Actual 0.4

Profitability

Profit Margin 34.72%
Operating Margin (TTM) 81.11%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.61%
Return on Equity (TTM) 8.75%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.8
Forward PE 10.78
Enterprise Value 2883631616
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.01
Enterprise Value 2883631616
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 20.3
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 114113096
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 114113096
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 0.14
Percent Institutions 34.1

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Goldman Sachs BDC Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. was formed in 2012 and commenced investment operations in March 2013. It is a specialty finance company focused on lending to middle-market companies.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Direct Lending: Primarily invests in first lien debt, second lien debt, and subordinated debt, as well as preferred and common equity, of private middle-market companies in the United States.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Craig W. Broderick serves as Chairman. Alexandra Kramer is the CEO. It is structured as a business development company (BDC) regulated under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • First Lien Debt: Loans secured by a senior claim on the borrower's assets. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Ares Capital, Main Street Capital.
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  • Second Lien Debt: Loans secured by a subordinate claim on the borrower's assets. Market share data unavailable. Competitors include Ares Capital, Main Street Capital.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The BDC industry is characterized by high competition to deploy capital in middle-market companies. Regulatory oversight and economic cycles impact performance.

Positioning

Goldman Sachs BDC benefits from the Goldman Sachs brand and deal sourcing capabilities. Its competitive advantage lies in its access to capital and expertise.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for private credit to middle-market firms is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Goldman Sachs BDC is well-positioned due to its association with Goldman Sachs to capture a portion of this TAM.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation (Goldman Sachs)
  • Access to capital
  • Experienced management team
  • Established deal sourcing network

Weaknesses

  • High operating expenses (compared to some peers)
  • Sensitivity to economic downturns
  • Potential conflicts of interest (due to affiliation with Goldman Sachs)

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for private credit
  • Increasing number of middle-market companies seeking financing
  • Potential for acquisitions and strategic partnerships

Threats

  • Increased competition from other BDCs and private credit funds
  • Rising interest rates
  • Economic recession
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ARCC
  • MAIN
  • TCPC

Competitive Landscape

Goldman Sachs BDC competes with other BDCs and private credit funds for investment opportunities. Its brand and access to capital provide a competitive advantage.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Growth has been driven by deploying capital into new investments and managing the existing portfolio.

Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally anticipate continued growth in assets under management and net investment income.

Recent Initiatives: Focus on expanding its portfolio of first lien debt and diversifying its investments across different sectors.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC benefits from a strong brand and access to capital, enabling it to invest in middle-market companies. Its performance is tied to the overall economy and interest rates. Competition within the BDC sector remains a key challenge. The company needs to continue to focus on managing its portfolio risk and maintaining its dividend payout.

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  • Analyst reports
  • Company website

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About Goldman Sachs BDC Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2015-03-18
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. is a business development company specializing in middle market and mezzanine investment in private companies. It seeks to make capital appreciation through direct originations of secured debt, senior secured debt, junior secured debt, including first lien, first lien/last-out unitranche and second lien debt, unsecured debt, including mezzanine debt and, to a lesser extent, investments in equities. The fund primarily invests in United States. It seeks to invest between $10 million and $75 million in companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $75 million annually.