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Oxford Square Capital Corp (OXSQ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/02/2025: OXSQ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4.75
1 Year Target Price $4.75
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 6.33% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 159.88M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.68 | 52 Weeks Range 2.14 - 2.69 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.14 - 2.69 | Updated Date 07/2/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 18.83% | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.12% | Operating Margin (TTM) 79.35% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.59% | Return on Equity (TTM) -0.32% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 245665392 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.79 |
Enterprise Value 245665392 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.79 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 81.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 71375000 | Shares Floating 46441780 |
Shares Outstanding 71375000 | Shares Floating 46441780 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.16 | Percent Institutions 6.9 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 4.75 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 1 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Oxford Square Capital Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
Oxford Square Capital Corp. was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is a specialty finance company that invests primarily in CLO equity and debt securities, and second lien loans.
Core Business Areas
- CLO Investments: Invests in collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), focusing on the equity and debt tranches.
- Second Lien Loans: Provides debt financing to companies, typically in the form of second-lien loans.
- Direct Lending: Engages in direct lending to small and middle-market businesses
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Jonathan H. Miller. The company operates with an investment team that manages its portfolio across CLOs, loans and other investments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CLO Equity: Invests in the equity tranches of CLOs. The market share depends on the overall CLO market issuance and management capabilities. Competitors include Ares Capital and Apollo Investment Corporation.
- Senior Secured Loans: Originates and invests in senior secured loans. Competitors include banks, credit funds, and other financial institutions.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty finance industry is characterized by high competition and influenced by interest rates, economic conditions, and regulatory changes.
Positioning
Oxford Square positions itself as a yield-focused investor in CLOs and other credit instruments, seeking to generate income for its shareholders.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM consists of the total outstanding CLO market and middle-market lending universe, estimated to be in the trillions of dollars. Oxford Square's position is relatively small compared to this TAM, with potential for growth but also subject to risks.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced management team
- High current yield
- Diversified investment portfolio within CLOs
- Ability to generate income in a low-interest-rate environment
Weaknesses
- High management fees
- Reliance on CLO market performance
- Complex investment structure
- Potential for interest rate sensitivity
Opportunities
- Expansion into new credit markets
- Increased CLO issuance
- Strategic acquisitions
- Capitalizing on distressed assets
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting borrower credit quality
- Rising interest rates reducing CLO valuations
- Regulatory changes impacting CLOs
- Increased competition in the specialty finance space
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ARCC
- AINV
- TCRD
Competitive Landscape
Oxford Square faces competition from larger, more diversified BDCs and asset managers. Its competitive advantage lies in its niche focus on CLOs and specialty lending.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been tied to its ability to raise capital and deploy it effectively into CLOs and other investments.
Future Projections: Future growth is contingent on the CLO market and its ability to manage assets effectively. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Focus on investing in lower risk debt within CLOs and growing its direct lending portfolio.
Summary
Oxford Square Capital Corp is a specialty finance company focused on CLOs and other debt investments. The company benefits from a high yield and experienced management. However, it faces risks related to interest rates, economic conditions, and the complexity of its investment structure. Careful monitoring of portfolio performance and economic indicators is essential.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Presentations
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual research and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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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.
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