MCI
MCI 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory

Barings Corporate Investors (MCI)

Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/02/2025: MCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 6.68%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 431.35M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.14
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 12.14
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.33
52 Weeks Range 16.91 - 25.24
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 16.91 - 25.24
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 7.53%
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.75

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Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 82.2%
Operating Margin (TTM) 87.39%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 5.87%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.41%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.14
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 462237664
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.96
Enterprise Value 462237664
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.96
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.58
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 20298600
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 20298600
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 17.89

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Barings Corporate Investors

Barings Corporate Investors(MCI) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) is a closed-end management investment company focused on income and capital appreciation. It has a long history of investing in debt and equity securities.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Investment Management: Manages a portfolio of debt and equity investments, aiming for high total return through income and capital gains.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is managed by Barings LLC. Information regarding specific leadership team and organizational structure is not readily available in public sources.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Debt and Equity Investments: MCI invests in a diversified portfolio of debt and equity securities. Market share data specific to MCI's investment strategies is not publicly available. Competitors include other closed-end funds and investment managers like BlackRock, Apollo and Ares.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The closed-end fund industry is competitive and subject to market fluctuations. These fluctuations can impact investment returns.

Positioning

MCI seeks to differentiate itself through its investment strategy and historical performance. It is a relatively small player compared to larger asset managers.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM is large for debt and equity investments, spanning trillions of dollars globally. MCI focuses on a specific segment within this broader market. Specific figures for the targeted TAM segment for closed-end fund investments in general and those managed by Barings is not readily available.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Experienced management team (Barings LLC)
  • Diversified investment portfolio
  • History of income generation

Weaknesses

  • Closed-end fund structure can lead to trading at a discount to NAV
  • Relatively small size compared to larger asset managers
  • Dependence on Barings LLC for management

Opportunities

  • Favorable interest rate environment for fixed-income investments
  • Growth in demand for income-generating investments
  • Strategic acquisitions of undervalued assets

Threats

  • Economic downturn impacting portfolio company performance
  • Increased competition in the closed-end fund market
  • Rising interest rates negatively impacting fixed-income values

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • OXSQ
  • ECC
  • ARCC

Competitive Landscape

MCI is a small player among larger business development companies (BDCs). It faces competition based on investment performance, fees, and dividend yields.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth is dependent on macroeconomic conditions and the companyu2019s performance.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates are generally not available for specific closed-end funds like MCI, future projections are dependent on market performance.

Recent Initiatives: Consult latest SEC filings or investor relations pages for recent initiatives.

Summary

Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) is a closed-end fund that is smaller relative to bigger competitors. It focuses on generating income and capital appreciation through a diversified investment portfolio. Its performance is susceptible to market downturns, and increased competition in the asset management industry, with reliance on Barings LLC for management. Investors should closely monitor financial performance, dividend payouts, and the discount/premium to NAV.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Company Website
  • Financial Data Providers (Yahoo Finance, Bloomberg)

Disclaimers:

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About Barings Corporate Investors

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Charlotte, NC, United States
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01
CEO -
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. It invests in fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in a portfolio of privately placed, below-investment grade, long term corporate debt obligations. The fund also invests in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities, and marketable common stocks. It was formerly known as Babson Capital Corporate Investors. Babson Capital Corporate Investors trust was formed in 1971 and is domiciled in the United States.