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Investcorp Credit Management BDC Inc(ICMB)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.7
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ICMB

10/23/2026: ICMB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Investcorp Credit Management BDC (ICMB) is a business development company focused on providing debt capital to middle-market firms. By leveraging the extensive credit platform of its manager, Investcorp, the company aims to generate consistent income for shareholders. While the BDC structure offers a potential for regular dividends, the stock is subject to significant risks including credit quality deterioration in its portfolio and intense competition from larger lenders. Investors should monitor net interest margins and the firm's ability to maintain a stable Net Asset Value. This stock is best suited for income-oriented investors comfortable with the risks inherent in the specialized private credit sector.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company's business model is focused on income generation rather than capital appreciation.
Momentum investorWeak fitThis stock typically lacks the price trend momentum sought by this investor style.
Value investorMixed fitIt may appeal to value investors if the stock trades at a significant discount to Net Asset Value (NAV).
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe BDC structure is specifically designed to provide regular income distributions to investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent credit risk of middle-market loans makes this a higher-risk investment.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highBDC stocks can experience significant price swings based on interest rate sentiment and portfolio news.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock's premium or discount to NAV is a critical valuation metric that can fluctuate.
Competition risk (middle-market lending)HighThe company faces stiff competition from much larger, more capitalized private credit firms.
Business qualityMediumPerformance is highly dependent on the quality and cyclicality of the underlying borrower companies.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are variable and depend on the portfolio's ability to generate steady net investment income.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the investment manager's ability to consistently underwrite successful loans.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -35.38%
Avg. Invested days 46
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ICMB receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ICMB has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 350.0%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-173.2%), negative revenue growth (-85.7%), weak profitability (net margin -265.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ICMB's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is ICMB's strongest growth driver at +186.1% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-85.7%, negative) and earnings growth (-173.2%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 25.5% (moderate) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 26.20% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Bulldog Investors, LLC 4.14%
Founders Financial Alliance, LLC 1.77%
Black Maple Capital Management LP 1.20%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.27%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.25%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ICMB generates approximately $-1,306 of gross profit, $-2,524 of operating income, and $3,500 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -5.33% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ICMB has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.10M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 6.5
Volume (30-day avg) 45.6K shares
Beta 0.69
52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 3.12
Updated Date 10/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.62 - 3.12
Updated Date 10/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 36.92%
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.42

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Interest IncomeInterest earned on senior secured and other debt investments held in the portfolio.The company makes money by lending to businesses and collecting interest payments.
Fee IncomeStructuring, origination, and management fees related to credit facilities.Additional revenue is generated from fees charged for arranging and managing loans.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 7.66
Enterprise Value 107.37M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67
Enterprise Value 107.37M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 16.09
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 127.72
Shares Outstanding 14.43M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 14.43M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 26.2
Percent Institutions 25.47

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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