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Oxford Square Capital Corp(OXSQ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OXSQ
09/15/2026: OXSQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Oxford Square Capital Corp is a closed-end investment company that specializes in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) and corporate debt. The company's primary strength lies in its niche expertise within the structured finance credit market, allowing it to provide significant yield potential to shareholders. Its main growth opportunity involves successfully navigating market dislocations to acquire high-yielding assets at a discount. However, investors must consider the risks of high price volatility, potential NAV fluctuations, and the inherent sensitivities to corporate default cycles. This stock may best suit income-focused investors comfortable with the higher volatility profile of CLO equity; developments in credit market spreads should be monitored closely.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Weak fit | The company's focus is on income generation rather than capital appreciation. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum potential is limited to periods of strong credit market rallies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Value is difficult to assess due to the complexity of the CLO asset class. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The company is designed for high income, though dividend sustainability is a key risk. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The underlying asset classes (CLO equity) are high-risk and volatile. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The market price of the stock can fluctuate significantly due to credit market sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Valuing CLO equity tranches involves significant management estimates. |
| Competition risk (Direct BDC/Credit competition) | High | Competition for high-yielding assets can compress margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The externally managed model can lead to misaligned incentives. |
| Dividend income | Medium / high | Distributions are subject to the performance of complex, leveraged assets. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success relies heavily on the manager's ability to trade and select CLO tranches effectively. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.29% | Avg. Invested days 34 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 142.17M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.7M shares | Beta 0.37 | 52 Weeks Range 0.98 - 1.80 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.98 - 1.80 | Updated Date 09/15/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 31.11% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.43 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| CLO Equity Investments | Income from equity tranches of structured finance vehicles. | The company gets paid if the underlying loan portfolios perform well. |
| Corporate Debt | Interest income from senior secured and second-lien loans. | Steady interest payments from debt held in portfolio companies. |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 5.62 | Enterprise Value 259.67M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.65 |
Enterprise Value 259.67M | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.65 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 166.84 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 107.71M | Shares Floating 46.44M |
Shares Outstanding 107.71M | Shares Floating 46.44M | ||
Percent Insiders 6.34 | Percent Institutions 3.52 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
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)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Oxford Square Capital Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters 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.
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