Gladstone Capital Corporation GLAD FINANCIAL
Company Overview
Gladstone Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in lower middle market, growth capital, add on acquisitions, change of control, buy & build strategies, debt refinancing, debt investments in senior term loans, revolving loans, secured first and second lien term loans, senior subordinated loans, unitranche loans, junior subordinated loans, and mezzanine loans and equity investments in the form of common stock, preferred stock, limited liability company interests, or warrants. It operates as a business development company. The fund also makes private equity investments in acquisitions, buyouts and recapitalizations, and refinancing existing debts. It targets small and medium-sized companies in United States. It is industry agnostic and seeks to invest in companies engaged in the business services, light and specialty manufacturing, niche industrial products and services, specialty consumer products and services, energy services, transportation and logistics, healthcare and education services, specialty chemicals, media and communications and aerospace and defense. The fund seeks to invest in debt between $8 million and $40 million in companies that have between $20 million and $150 million in sales and EBITDA between $3 million and $25 million. It prefers to acquire minority stakes. It seeks to exit its investments through strategic acquisitions by other industry participants or financial buyers, initial public offerings of common stock, or other capital market transactions.
Why Investors Should Care
Net profit has compounded at 42.9% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 42.2% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at a P/E of 9.4, below the sector median of 14.5.
Maintains a net profit margin of 48.7%.
Offers a dividend yield of 9.12%.
Generates positive free cash flow, funding growth and shareholder returns internally.
Recent Developments
- Sep 2025 Revenue of $57.64M (-41.5% YoY); net profit $58.11M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +13.1%, earnings +67.9%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 42.2%, profit CAGR 42.9%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 42.17% |
| 1 Year: | 13.10% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 42.90% |
| 1 Year: | 67.90% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -19.31% |
| 6 Months: | +16.25% |
| 3 Months: | +7.27% |
| 1 Month: | +3.82% |
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- RSI (14)60.75 · Neutral
P/E of 9.44 is below the sector median of 14.52 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Technical Trend
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Excellent profit margin of 48.7%.
- Compounding revenue at 42.2% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 42.9% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 9.12%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Financial Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLAD Gladstone Capital Corporation FINANCIAL | 20.10 | 9.44 | $454.12M | 9.12% | - | 9.45% | 42.17% | 42.90% |
| 2 | JPM JPMorgan Chase & Co. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 358.64 | 15.37 | $953.34B | 1.68% | - | 17.79% | 12.50% | 14.83% |
| 3 | BRK-B Berkshire Hathaway Inc. SPXFINANCIAL | 506.03 | 15.07 | $707.59B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 4.18% | 9.44% |
| 4 | V Visa Inc. SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 374.00 | 31.86 | $637.34B | 0.72% | 37.15% | 61.19% | 14.33% | 13.04% |
| 5 | MA Mastercard Incorporated SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 579.21 | 31.82 | $503.60B | 0.60% | 60.19% | - | 12.29% | 19.21% |
| 6 | BAC Bank of America Corporation SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 62.68 | 14.48 | $438.31B | 2.03% | - | 11.20% | 3.14% | 4.27% |
| 7 | BRK-A Berkshire Hathaway Inc. FINANCIAL | 759,350.00 | 15.07 | $384.00B | 0.00% | - | 10.50% | 7.60% | 10.02% |
| 8 | HSBC HSBC Holdings plc FINANCIAL | 107.11 | 15.30 | $367.34B | 3.62% | - | 13.10% | 9.75% | 12.72% |
| 9 | MS Morgan Stanley SPXR3KFINANCIAL | 217.72 | 17.59 | $342.26B | 2.15% | - | 17.97% | 3.76% | 9.66% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Mar 2022 | Jun 2022 | Dec 2022 | Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | Dec 2023 | Mar 2024 | Jun 2024 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.45M | 7.66M | 14.65M | 6.63M | 17.56M | - |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -543.00K | -28.00K | 367.00K | 711.00K | 1.52M | - |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5.02M | 4.45M | 5.77M | 5.93M | 5.82M | - |
| Pretax Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8.99M | 7.69M | 14.29M | 5.92M | 16.05M | - |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | 12.10M | 8.30M | -5.60M | 5.70M | 11.99M | 11.88M | 20.00M | 23.63M | 19.06M | - | 8.99M | 7.69M | 14.29M | 5.92M | 16.05M | - |
| Diluted EPS | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.20 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 0.57 | - | 0.39 | 0.33 | - | 0.24 | 0.68 | 0.59 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 20.06M | 44.98M | 98.55M | 57.64M |
| Cost of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Profit | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Expenses | - | 147.00K | 2.31M | 3.83M | -467.00K |
| Operating Income | - | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | 12.97M | 20.85M | 21.71M | 19.99M |
| Pretax Income | - | 19.91M | 42.67M | 94.72M | 58.11M |
| Tax Provision | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Income | - | 19.91M | 42.67M | 94.72M | 58.11M |
| Diluted EPS | - | 1.16 | 2.29 | 4.34 | 2.55 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2020 | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 660.97M | 719.50M | 812.47M | 907.60M |
| Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | - | 2.01M | 1.31M | 2.17M | 32.37M |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Receivables | - | 2.36M | 2.74M | 6.10M | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | - | - | 345.48M | 310.80M | 341.57M | 425.56M |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long Term Debt | - | 186.61M | 197.61M | 253.11M | - | - |
| Total Debt | - | - | 339.41M | 300.91M | 324.61M | 397.86M |
| Total Equity | 233.74M | - | 315.49M | 408.69M | 470.89M | 482.04M |
| Shares Outstanding | - | - | 17.37M | 21.75M | 22.23M | 22.59M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | -76.40M | -10.86M | 3.24M | -5.49M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | - |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 77.66M | 10.15M | -2.34M | 35.55M |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Free Cash Flow | - | -76.40M | -10.86M | 3.24M | -5.49M |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 1.26M | -706.00K | 903.00K | 30.07M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Sep 2021 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Margin % | - | 99.3% | 94.9% | 96.1% | 100.8% |
| ROE % | - | 6.3% | 10.4% | 20.1% | 12.1% |
| ROCE % | - | - | - | - | - |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Eck Associates Corporation | 2.02% | 456.23K | $9.08M |
| 2 | UBS Group AG | 1.27% | 286.86K | $5.71M |
| 3 | Legal & General Group PLC | 0.81% | 182.09K | $3.62M |
| 4 | Two Sigma Investments, LP | 0.72% | 162.63K | $3.24M |
| 5 | B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. | 0.60% | 135.58K | $2.70M |
| 6 | LPL Financial LLC | 0.54% | 121.64K | $2.42M |
| 7 | Morgan Stanley | 0.48% | 108.97K | $2.17M |
| 8 | North Ground Capital | 0.47% | 105.28K | $2.09M |
| 9 | Millennium Management Llc | 0.43% | 97.49K | $1.94M |
| 10 | Legacy Capital Wealth Partners, LLC | 0.39% | 89.11K | $1.77M |
Analyst View
Analyst aggregate. Targets and ratings update periodically; not investment advice.
Latest News
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GLAD — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD)?
As of 2026-09-07 16:24 PDT, Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) trades at $20.10 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $15.90 to $24.91.
What is the market capitalisation of GLAD?
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) has a market capitalisation of $454.12M on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of GLAD?
GLAD trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 9.44. The industry average P/E is 14.52. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 0.92.
Does GLAD pay a dividend?
Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) currently offers a dividend yield of 9.12%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of GLAD?
GLAD has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.45%.
Is GLAD a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.