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Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US04010L1035
CUSIP
04010L103
IPO Date
Oct 6, 2004

Highlights

Market Cap
$12.60B
Enterprise Value
$27.66B
EPS (TTM)
$1.64
PE Ratio
11.00
PEG Ratio
1.65
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.88B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$1.18B
EBITDA (TTM)
$1.08B
Year Range
$17.40 - $23.42
Target Price
$21.88
ROA (TTM)
3.68%
ROE (TTM)
8.02%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Ares Capital Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) has returned -8.49% so far this year and -10.69% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ARCC has had an annualized return of 11.92%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.


Ares Capital Corporation

1D
1.58%
1M
-0.58%
YTD
-8.49%
6M
-7.16%
1Y
-10.69%
3Y*
9.35%
5Y*
8.75%
10Y*
11.92%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 6, 2004, ARCC's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Mar 2009 with a return of +51.7%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -36.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, ARCC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +22.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -23.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.68%-6.39%-0.58%-8.49%
20258.13%-1.23%-3.05%-6.77%6.73%1.78%3.05%-1.02%-6.88%-0.29%1.33%0.42%1.07%
20241.00%0.00%5.35%-1.01%4.66%-1.15%0.48%0.67%1.70%0.96%4.78%1.02%19.78%
20234.87%-0.05%-2.99%1.12%1.41%2.86%4.31%-0.56%2.39%-2.62%4.54%3.52%20.03%
20224.29%-1.18%-1.89%-3.25%-4.39%-5.12%8.14%1.29%-11.99%15.11%1.13%-3.45%-3.84%
20212.43%5.95%4.24%2.89%1.14%2.67%1.94%-0.35%4.26%5.46%-5.50%6.71%36.14%

Benchmark Metrics

Ares Capital Corporation has an annualized alpha of 5.74%, beta of 1.09, and R² of 0.42 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 07, 2004.

  • This stock captured 117.64% of S&P 500 Index gains and 101.74% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
  • R² of 0.42 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior — treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.74%
Beta
1.09
0.42
Upside Capture
117.64%
Downside Capture
101.74%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ARCC ranks 20 for risk / return — in the bottom 20% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


ARCC Risk / Return Rank: 2020
Overall Rank
ARCC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 2020
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ARCC Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
ARCC Omega Ratio Rank: 1818
Omega Ratio Rank
ARCC Calmar Ratio Rank: 2323
Calmar Ratio Rank
ARCC Martin Ratio Rank: 1919
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ARCCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.46

0.90

-1.35

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.51

1.39

-1.89

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.93

1.21

-0.28

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.54

1.40

-1.94

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.12

6.61

-7.73

Explore ARCC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Ares Capital Corporation provided a 10.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.


8.00%9.00%10.00%11.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.92$1.92$1.92$1.92$1.87$1.62$1.60$1.68$1.54$1.52$1.52$1.57

Dividend yield

10.65%9.49%8.77%9.59%10.12%7.65%9.47%9.01%9.88%9.67%9.22%11.02%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Ares Capital Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.48
2025$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$1.92
2024$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$1.92
2023$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.48$1.92
2022$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.46$0.00$0.00$0.51$1.87
2021$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.40$0.00$0.00$0.41$0.00$0.00$0.41$1.62

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Ares Capital Corporation has a dividend yield of 10.65%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Ares Capital Corporation has a payout ratio of 110.07%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Ares Capital Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Ares Capital Corporation was 79.36%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 203 trading sessions.

The current Ares Capital Corporation drawdown is 16.71%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-79.36%Feb 23, 2007512Mar 5, 2009203Dec 22, 2009715
-56.77%Feb 10, 202030Mar 23, 2020208Jan 19, 2021238
-24.62%May 2, 201169Aug 8, 2011140Feb 28, 2012209
-22.13%Apr 30, 201046Jul 6, 201060Sep 29, 2010106
-21.97%Apr 7, 2015216Feb 11, 2016113Jul 25, 2016329

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Ares Capital Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Ares Capital Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ARCC, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/E ratio of 11.0. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ARCC compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. ARCC currently has a PEG ratio of 1.6. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ARCC relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/S ratio of 6.7. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ARCC in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, ARCC has a P/B value of 0.9. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items