ARCC:NGS-Ares Capital Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Asset Management | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 21.99

Change

+0.02 (+0.09)%

Market Cap

USD 4.95B

Volume

2.78M
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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About

Ares Capital Corp is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments.

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ETFs Containing ARCC

PBDC Putnam ETF Trust - Putnam.. 12.09 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.92%)

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PEX ProShares Global Listed P.. 9.86 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.92%)

USD 0.01B
LBO WHITEWOLF Publicly Listed.. 8.13 % 0.00 %

-0.04 (-0.92%)

USD 7.04M
LEND:AU VanEck Global Listed Priv.. 7.47 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+-0.92%)

N/A
FLPE:XETRA FlexShares® Listed Priva.. 5.94 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (-0.92%)

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FLPE:LSE FlexShares® Listed Priva.. 4.98 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+-0.92%)

USD 0.33B
GPEQ:AU VanEck Global Listed Priv.. 4.67 % 0.00 %

+0.31 (+-0.92%)

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IPRV:SW iShares Listed Private Eq.. 4.08 % 0.00 %

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USD 1.00B
CBUW:XETRA iShares Listed Private Eq.. 3.83 % 0.00 %

-0.33 (-0.92%)

USD 1.13B
FXED Tidal ETF Trust 3.30 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (-0.92%)

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HFY-U:CA 3.07 % 0.00 %

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BDCL 0.00 % 0.00 %

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BDCS 0.00 % 0.00 %

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BDCZ UBS AG London Branch ELKS.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+-0.92%)

USD 0.02B
BIZD VanEck BDC Income ETF 0.00 % 0.41 %

+0.02 (+-0.92%)

USD 1.53B
DVHL 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HUSE 0.00 % 0.91 %

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LBDC 0.00 % 0.00 %

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MLTI 0.00 % 0.00 %

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HFY:CA 0.00 % 1.20 %

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MPCF:CA 0.00 % 0.80 %

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GIGB Goldman Sachs Access Inve.. 0.00 % 0.14 %

+0.24 (+-0.92%)

USD 0.68B
IDPE:LSE iShares Listed Private Eq.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.14 (-0.92%)

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IPRV:LSE iShares Listed Private Eq.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-38.00 (-0.92%)

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IQQL:F iShares Listed Private Eq.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.41 (-0.92%)

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IQQL:XETRA iShares Listed Private Eq.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.28 (-0.92%)

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BDCY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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BDCX ETRACS Quarterly Pay 1.5X.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+-0.92%)

USD 0.01B
SDEF 0.00 % 0.00 %

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DXR:CA Dynamic Active Retirement.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.10 (-0.92%)

CAD 0.01B
EERN 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 0.46% 72% C 63% D
Dividend Return 2.19% 56% F 84% B
Total Return 2.65% 75% C 69% C-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 3.48% 69% C- 60% D-
Dividend Return 9.04% 65% D 96% N/A
Total Return 12.52% 76% C+ 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 49.08% 78% C+ 66% D+
Dividend Return 61.08% 59% D- 95% A
Total Return 110.17% 76% C+ 80% B-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.32% 75% C 64% D
Dividend Return 16.00% 74% C 73% C
Total Return 7.68% 58% F 95% A
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 16.67% 81% B- 81% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 95.98% 96% N/A 96% N/A
Market Capitalization 4.95B 95% A 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Asset Management) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 12.00 60% 71%
Price/Book Ratio 1.06 44% 67%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio -6.83 80% 81%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.19 45% 36%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 10.29% 63% 77%
Return on Invested Capital 12.40% 62% 80%
Return on Assets 5.37% 47% 85%
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Negative cashflow

The company had negative total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.