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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US05684B1070
CUSIP
05684B107
IPO Date
Nov 15, 2018

Highlights

Market Cap
$803.78M
Enterprise Value
-$54.96B
EPS (TTM)
$1.87K
PE Ratio
0.01
PEG Ratio
0.01
Total Revenue (TTM)
$217.36B
Year Range
$11.82 - $16.36
Target Price
$14.00
ROA (TTM)
4.57%
ROE (TTM)
10.88%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., 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

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) has returned -7.71% so far this year and -14.33% over the past 12 months.


Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.

1D
1.31%
1M
-0.56%
YTD
-7.71%
6M
-5.98%
1Y
-14.33%
3Y*
14.05%
5Y*
7.63%
10Y*

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 Nov 15, 2018, BCSF's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +28.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -47.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, BCSF closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +18.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -26.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-5.32%-1.97%-0.56%-7.71%
20253.71%4.95%-10.54%-7.83%2.75%-1.45%-0.27%5.47%-7.17%-1.26%1.85%1.30%-9.60%
20240.80%3.42%2.70%6.06%0.96%0.01%2.76%2.09%-0.37%0.30%2.82%4.80%29.52%
202312.27%-2.99%-5.06%-1.76%4.95%13.06%8.96%7.00%-0.13%-1.11%-0.00%2.29%41.95%
20224.93%-0.75%0.58%-1.35%-5.01%-4.53%6.32%1.80%-16.34%5.00%7.30%-9.32%-13.31%
20213.05%12.48%7.50%8.05%-0.13%-2.00%-1.24%0.13%0.34%5.05%-2.12%1.87%36.98%

Benchmark Metrics

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.00%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2018.

  • This stock participated in 94.21% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 72.67% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.00%
Beta
0.81
0.27
Upside Capture
72.67%
Downside Capture
94.21%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BCSF ranks 14 for risk / return — in the bottom 14% 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.


BCSF Risk / Return Rank: 1414
Overall Rank
BCSF Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1616
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BCSF Sortino Ratio Rank: 1616
Sortino Ratio Rank
BCSF Omega Ratio Rank: 1717
Omega Ratio Rank
BCSF Calmar Ratio Rank: 1111
Calmar Ratio Rank
BCSF Martin Ratio Rank: 88
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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BCSFBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.56

0.90

-1.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.64

1.39

-2.03

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.92

1.21

-0.29

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.82

1.40

-2.22

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.53

6.61

-8.13

Explore BCSF risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. provided a 15.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.92 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 4 consecutive years.


2.00%4.00%6.00%8.00%10.00%12.00%14.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
Dividend$1.92$1.95$1.80$1.60$1.38$1.36$1.42$1.61$0.40

Dividend yield

15.48%14.02%10.27%10.62%11.60%8.94%11.73%8.30%2.44%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.42
2025$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.60$1.95
2024$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.48$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.42$1.80
2023$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.00$0.00$0.42$1.60
2022$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.36$1.38
2021$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$0.00$0.00$0.34$1.36

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. has a dividend yield of 15.48%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.12%, which is below the market average. This means Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.. 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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. was 62.42%, occurring on Apr 6, 2020. Recovery took 451 trading sessions.

The current Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. drawdown is 23.35%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-62.42%Feb 21, 202032Apr 6, 2020451Jan 19, 2022483
-26.38%Mar 3, 2025260Mar 13, 2026
-24.41%Apr 21, 2022119Oct 10, 2022191Jul 17, 2023310
-14.93%Nov 26, 201818Dec 20, 201816Jan 15, 201934
-10.45%Apr 29, 201977Aug 15, 201977Dec 4, 2019154

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 Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. 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 BCSF, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BCSF has a P/E ratio of 0.0. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BCSF compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. BCSF currently has a PEG ratio of 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BCSF relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BCSF has a P/S ratio of 0.0. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BCSF in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, BCSF has a P/B value of 0.0. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

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