Source Capital Closed Fund(SOR)

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1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 6 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+1.8% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$46.86
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SOR

11/06/2026: SOR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Source Capital, Inc. is a long-standing closed-end fund that seeks a balance of capital appreciation and income through an actively managed portfolio. The fund benefits from the disciplined, value-oriented investment strategy of First Pacific Advisors, which has provided consistent, long-term operational oversight. Its primary investment story centers on delivering sustainable income while maintaining capital exposure. However, investors must consider the risks of trading at a discount to net asset value, market volatility, and competition from low-cost ETFs. This stock is best suited for income-oriented value investors who value active management and should monitor shifts in the fund's NAV discount and overall market interest rates.

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 investorMixed fitThe fund's focus on value and income may underperform pure-growth market cycles.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe strategy is centered on value-based security selection rather than chasing momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe underlying philosophy aligns well with value-conscious, fundamental security analysis.
Dividend investorStrong fitIt is designed to provide consistent income distributions to its shareholders.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile diversified, it remains subject to equity market volatility and closed-end fund price fluctuations.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highMarket price of shares can fluctuate significantly from the fund's underlying NAV.
Valuation riskMediumThe risk of purchasing shares at a premium or selling at a deep discount to NAV.
Competition risk (ETF substitution)MediumInvestors may shift to lower-cost index ETFs, impacting demand for closed-end fund shares.
Business qualityStrongThe investment management by FPA provides a high-quality professional oversight foundation.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend payouts depend on the earnings of underlying holdings and market conditions.
Execution riskMediumDepends on the advisor's ability to select securities that outperform benchmark indices.

Price Behavior

Flat / Range-Bound
PRICE PATH

Flat / Range-Bound

The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.

Very Smooth
PRICE STABILITY

Very Smooth

The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.2%
Avg. Invested days 79
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SOR receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SOR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+52.0%) and solid revenue growth (+17.4%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SOR's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 93.3% and operating margin of 135.3%. Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is SOR's strongest growth driver at +52.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+17.4%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+0.0%, slightly negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 50.6% and approximately 0.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 13.08% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SOR generates approximately $933 of gross profit, $1,353 of operating income, and $0 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and weak cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is solid.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 6.79%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SOR has a high-quality, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 385.72M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 7.12
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio 7.12
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 8.0K shares
Beta 0.46
52 Weeks Range 42.82 - 48.98
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 42.82 - 48.98
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 5.37%
Basic EPS (TTM) 6.58

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Investment PortfolioIncome from dividends, interest, and capital gains on equity and debt securities.The fund earns money by professionally managing a pool of stocks and bonds, distributing profits to you.

Valuation

Trailing PE 7.12
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 385.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.95
Enterprise Value 385.69M
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.95
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.95
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -
Shares Outstanding 8.23M
Shares Floating -
Shares Outstanding 8.23M
Shares Floating -
Percent Insiders 13.08
Percent Institutions 50.59

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)

Information icon 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)

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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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