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Oxford Lane Capital Corp(OXLC)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$7.54
10/19/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OXLC

10/19/2026: OXLC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Oxford Lane Capital Corp is a specialized closed-end investment company that provides retail investors with access to the CLO equity and junior debt markets. The firm’s main strength is its experienced management team and its ability to generate high monthly income through complex structured finance investments. While the company offers an attractive opportunity for income-focused investors, it carries significant risks, including sensitivity to corporate loan defaults, high leverage, and asset price volatility. Investors should monitor the health of the leveraged loan market and interest rate trends closely. Given its specialized nature, it is best suited for those comfortable with high-risk, income-generating credit strategies.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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 company's primary focus is income generation rather than capital appreciation.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum may occur during periods of credit market stability, but is conditional on a positive market upturn signal.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is complex due to the underlying asset nature, making traditional metrics less applicable.
Dividend investorStrong fitThe company is specifically designed to provide high monthly income to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe inherent volatility and risk of CLO equity make this an unsuitable asset for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighCLO equity prices can fluctuate sharply based on credit market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highDetermining the fair value of CLO equity requires significant estimation and modeling.
Competition risk (CLO/Credit Funds)MediumCompetition from other credit vehicles can pressure management fees and asset yields.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on the skill of external managers to select and monitor securitized credit assets.
Dividend incomeMedium / highDividends are sensitive to the underlying performance of the corporate loans in the CLO pools.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful execution depends on the manager's ability to time entries and exits in the CLO market.

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 -21.4%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OXLC receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OXLC has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong cash generation (FCF margin 177.7%) and strong revenue growth (+309.1%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-1307.4%), weak profitability (net margin -149.4%), modest insider ownership of 3.19%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OXLC's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is OXLC's strongest growth driver at +309.1% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+198.9%, strong) is also strong, while earnings growth (-1307.4%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 18.8% (soft) and 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership of 3.19% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OXLC generates approximately $682 of gross profit, $-1,354 of operating income, and $1,777 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Weak margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OXLC 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 775.42M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12.5
Volume (30-day avg) 1.1M shares
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 6.40 - 11.25
Updated Date 10/18/2026
52 Weeks Range 6.40 - 11.25
Updated Date 10/18/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 61.00%
Basic EPS (TTM) -5.97

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
CLO Equity & Junior DebtInterest and dividend income generated from the company's holdings in structured credit products.The company earns money by collecting payments from pools of corporate loans packaged into CLOs.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 1.45B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.67
Enterprise Value 1.45B
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 141.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 98.03M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 98.03M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 3.19
Percent Institutions 18.76

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)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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