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Oxford Square Capital Corp (OXSQ)

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$1.85
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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/28/2025: OXSQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $1.75

1 Year Target Price $1.75

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$1.75 Target price
52w Low $1.53
Current$1.85
52w High $2.52

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -4.59%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 145.14M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.75
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 0.63
52 Weeks Range 1.53 - 2.52
Updated Date 10/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.53 - 2.52
Updated Date 10/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 22.58%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.02

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -3.35%
Operating Margin (TTM) 78.27%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.08%
Return on Equity (TTM) -0.87%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 228519328
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.61
Enterprise Value 228519328
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 83.6
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 78034604
Shares Floating 46441780
Shares Outstanding 78034604
Shares Floating 46441780
Percent Insiders 8.38
Percent Institutions 7.16

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Oxford Square Capital Corp

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Oxford Square Capital Corp. (OXSQ) was founded in 2010. It is a publicly traded business development company (BDC) focused on investing in CLO equity, CLO debt, and credit investments.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • CLO Equity: Investments in the equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs). These investments offer potential for high returns but also carry higher risk.
  • CLO Debt: Investments in the debt tranches of CLOs. These investments are generally less risky than CLO equity but offer lower potential returns.
  • Credit Investments: Direct lending and other credit investments in primarily private companies.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Oxford Square Capital Corp. is led by CEO Jonathan H. Cohen. The company has a board of directors overseeing its operations and investment strategy.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • CLO Equity: OXSQ invests in CLO equity tranches. Market share data for specific CLO equity investments is not readily available. Competitors include other BDCs and investment firms specializing in CLOs such as Eagle Point Credit Company (ECC).
  • CLO Debt: OXSQ invests in CLO debt tranches. Market share data for specific CLO debt investments is not readily available. Competitors include other BDCs and investment firms specializing in CLOs such as OFS Credit Company (OCCI).
  • Direct Lending: OXSQ engages in direct lending to primarily private companies. The market for direct lending is fragmented, and specific market share data is not readily available. Competitors include other BDCs and private credit funds such as Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The BDC industry is influenced by factors such as interest rates, credit spreads, and overall economic conditions. Demand for CLOs is influenced by investor appetite for leveraged loans and structured credit products.

Positioning

OXSQ is positioned as a niche player focusing on CLO investments and direct lending. Its competitive advantage is its expertise in CLO selection and management, as well as its ability to source and execute direct lending opportunities.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is significant. The leveraged loan market is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. OXSQ is positioned to capture a segment of this TAM through its investments.

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Strengths

  • Experienced management team
  • Expertise in CLO investments
  • Access to capital
  • High dividend yield

Weaknesses

  • High leverage
  • Dependence on CLO market conditions
  • Exposure to credit risk
  • External Management structure

Opportunities

  • Growth in the leveraged loan market
  • Increased demand for CLOs
  • Expansion of direct lending activities
  • Favorable regulatory changes

Threats

  • Rising interest rates
  • Economic downturn
  • Increased competition
  • Regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ECC
  • ARCC
  • OFS Credit Company (OCCI)

Competitive Landscape

OXSQ is smaller than some of its competitors, but it has a specialized focus on CLOs and direct lending. Its performance depends on its ability to generate attractive returns on its investments.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: OXSQ has experienced fluctuations in its growth rate due to market conditions. Example: Data will vary and should be updated from reliable financial data sources. Average growth from 2017 to 2023 -5%

Future Projections: Future projections depend on market conditions and OXSQ's ability to execute its investment strategy. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: OXSQ is focusing on diversifying its investments and managing its leverage.

Summary

Oxford Square Capital Corp. is a BDC specializing in CLO equity and debt investments, alongside direct lending. Its high dividend yield is attractive, but comes with risks related to leverage and CLO market conditions. The company's future depends on effective management of its portfolio and favorable economic conditions. Close monitoring of leverage and credit quality is crucial for future success.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings
  • Company Website
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Oxford Square Capital Corp

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Greenwich, CT, United States
IPO Launch date 2018-03-21
CEO & Interested Director Mr. Jonathan H. Cohen
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
Full time employees -
Full time employees -

Oxford Square Capital Corp. is a business development company, operates as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. It is a private equity and mezzanine firm. The firm invests in both public and private companies. It invests in secured and unsecured senior debt, subordinated debt, junior subordinated debt, preferred stock, common stock and syndicated bank loans. The firm primarily invests in debt and/or equity securities of technology-related companies that operate in the computer software, Internet, information technology infrastructure and services, media, telecommunications and telecommunications equipment, semiconductors, hardware, technology-enabled services, semiconductor capital equipment, medical device technology, diversified technology, and networking systems sectors. It concentrates its investments in companies having annual revenues of less than $200 million and a market capitalization or enterprise value of less than $300 million. The firm invests between $5 million and $30 million per transaction. It seeks to exit its investments within 7 years. It serves as the investment adviser to TICC. Oxford Square Capital Corp., formerly known as TICC Capital Corp., was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.