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SuRo Capital Corp (SSSS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/01/2025: SSSS (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $8.5
1 Year Target Price $8.5
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.48% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/01/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 193.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 8.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.81 | 52 Weeks Range 3.52 - 8.77 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.52 - 8.77 | Updated Date 07/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.77 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -480.7% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.41% | Return on Equity (TTM) -9.96% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 0.91 | Enterprise Value 250433984 | Price to Sales(TTM) 53.06 |
Enterprise Value 250433984 | Price to Sales(TTM) 53.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.44 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 23551900 | Shares Floating 21578449 |
Shares Outstanding 23551900 | Shares Floating 21578449 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.38 | Percent Institutions 28.21 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 8.5 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
SuRo Capital Corp
Company Overview
History and Background
SuRo Capital Corp, formerly known as Sutter Rock Capital Corp, is a publicly traded investment fund focused on investing in venture-backed private companies. Founded in 2005, it aims to provide long-term capital appreciation through strategic investments in technology, healthcare, and other high-growth sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Venture Capital Investment: Investments in privately held, venture-backed companies with high-growth potential. Focus on technology, healthcare, and other innovative sectors.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals and executives. The company operates under a board of directors and is structured as a closed-end management investment company.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Investment Portfolio: SuRo Capital Corp's 'product' is its diversified portfolio of private company investments. Market share data for individual portfolio companies is not directly applicable. Competitors include other venture capital firms such as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and Tiger Global Management.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The venture capital industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by macroeconomic conditions, technological innovation, and investor sentiment. It is currently facing headwinds due to high interest rates.
Positioning
SuRo Capital Corp is positioned as a publicly traded vehicle offering access to venture capital investments. Its competitive advantage lies in its publicly listed structure and access to capital markets.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global venture capital market is estimated to be several hundred billion dollars. SuRo Capital Corp is a relatively small player, aiming to capture a small share of this market through strategic investments.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Publicly traded structure provides liquidity
- Experienced management team
- Access to capital markets
- Diversified investment portfolio
Weaknesses
- Volatility in NAV due to private market valuations
- Dependence on successful exits from portfolio companies
- High operating expenses
- Small size compared to larger venture capital firms
Opportunities
- Increasing demand for venture capital in emerging technologies
- Potential for strategic acquisitions of portfolio companies
- Growing interest in alternative investments
- Expansion into new investment sectors
Threats
- Economic downturns impacting portfolio company valuations
- Increased competition from other venture capital firms
- Regulatory changes affecting private equity investments
- Difficulty in exiting investments due to market conditions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GSVC (GSVC)
- TCPC (TCPC)
- OCSL (OCSL)
Competitive Landscape
SuRo Capital Corp competes with other publicly traded and private venture capital firms. SuRo's publicly traded status offers liquidity advantages but can also lead to valuation volatility. Scale is a significant advantage for competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
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Summary
SuRo Capital Corp is a small-cap venture capital firm offering exposure to private investments through a public market vehicle. Its strengths include its access to capital and experienced management. Weaknesses include volatility and dependence on successful exits. Growth potential exists within emerging tech sectors but is tempered by competitive pressures.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Financial News Outlets
- Venture Capital Industry Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About SuRo Capital Corp
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2011-04-28 | Chairman, President & CEO Mr. Mark David Klein | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees 10 | Website https://www.surocap.com |
Full time employees 10 | Website https://www.surocap.com | ||
SuRo Capital Corp. is a venture capital, mezzanine, secondary(direct) and business development company specializing in growth capital, emerging growth, late stage and venture capital-backed private companies. It prefers to invest in energy and utilities, consumer, technology, media and communication sectors. The firm prefers to invest in United States of America and Canada. The firm only seeks minority stakes. SuRo Capital Corp. was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.
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