Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. is in the Financial Services sector and Asset Management industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 44/100.

Quick answer for GBDC

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. currently has a Wall Street Score of 44/100. The stored market price is $12.79. Its financial score is 22/100. Its valuation score is 86/100. The latest WSS change is -8.0 points. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.

What Golub Capital BDC, Inc. does

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (GBDC) operates as an externally managed, closed-end investment company, specializing as a business development company (BDC) with a non-diversified portfolio management strategy. The firm provides financing through debt instruments and minority equity stakes to middle-market businesses, predominantly those backed by private equity sponsors. GBDC's investment focus covers a diverse range of sectors, including consumer services, automotive, healthcare technology, insurance, medical equipment and supplies, hospitality, foodservice, healthcare providers, IT services, and specialty retail. Its geographical investment mandate is primarily the United States. The company's comprehensive financing offerings include various forms of senior secured debt like first-lien traditional senior debt, "one-stop" facilities, and unitranche loans, alongside junior debt, second-lien,

GBDC financial snapshot

Wall Street Score:
44/100
Current price:
$12.79
Market capitalization:
$3.33B
Revenue:
$715.2M
Net income:
$146.7M
Free cash flow:
$-113.6M
Cash:
$13.0M
Total debt:
$4.54B
EPS:
0.55
P/E ratio:
23.3x
Financial score:
22/100
Valuation score:
86/100
Revenue score:
33/100

What stands out

  • Reported year-over-year revenue growth is -0.2%.
  • Free cash flow is $-113.6M, showing cash burn in the current stored period.
  • The balance sheet shows $13.0M of cash versus $4.54B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
  • The latest Wall Street Score change is -8.0 points: GBDC decreased 8 points because some fundamentals weakened.
  • The current research record carries a listed fund vehicle warning, which should be reviewed alongside the score.

What the numbers mean

Its current valuation score is 86/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as strong within the model's valuation framework.

The financial score is 22/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.

A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.

Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-09-04.

How to research GBDC

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