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Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US3765351008
CUSIP
376535100
IPO Date
Aug 2, 2002

Highlights

Market Cap
$492.13M
Enterprise Value
$874.62M
EPS (TTM)
$1.25
PE Ratio
13.91
PEG Ratio
0.81
Total Revenue (TTM)
$67.60M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$30.76M
EBITDA (TTM)
$30.96M
Year Range
$16.54 - $29.50
Target Price
$22.00
ROA (TTM)
3.36%
ROE (TTM)
6.11%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Gladstone 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

Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) has returned -13.99% so far this year and -30.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GLAD has returned 11.11% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Gladstone Capital Corporation

1D
1.05%
1M
-3.85%
YTD
-13.99%
6M
-16.89%
1Y
-30.95%
3Y*
6.96%
5Y*
5.62%
10Y*
11.11%

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 Aug 2, 2002, GLAD's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +37.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2008 at -48.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, GLAD closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 4, 2009 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Feb 4, 2009 at -38.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.47%-10.97%-3.85%-13.99%
20255.25%-2.44%-4.34%-8.53%7.61%1.69%2.89%-3.65%-16.28%-10.71%10.40%-1.97%-21.14%
2024-0.19%-3.28%6.35%0.62%5.35%4.64%3.43%-4.21%6.56%1.45%15.77%4.11%46.99%
20238.18%-1.34%-6.35%3.53%-1.60%4.52%14.49%-7.64%-4.15%-0.40%7.71%6.04%22.71%
2022-4.89%-0.71%9.56%-0.66%-0.98%-11.42%7.80%-6.25%-15.09%12.16%8.87%-5.18%-10.43%
20213.30%7.75%2.61%11.85%3.89%0.91%0.39%3.31%-3.02%4.74%-0.75%0.33%40.50%

Benchmark Metrics

Gladstone Capital Corporation has an annualized alpha of 2.55%, beta of 1.04, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 05, 2002.

  • This stock participated in 123.46% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.61% 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
2.55%
Beta
1.04
0.27
Upside Capture
112.61%
Downside Capture
123.46%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

GLAD ranks 7 for risk / return — in the bottom 7% 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.


GLAD Risk / Return Rank: 77
Overall Rank
GLAD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 22
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GLAD Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
Sortino Ratio Rank
GLAD Omega Ratio Rank: 55
Omega Ratio Rank
GLAD Calmar Ratio Rank: 1212
Calmar Ratio Rank
GLAD Martin Ratio Rank: 1111
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 Gladstone Capital Corporation (GLAD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


GLADBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-1.13

0.90

-2.03

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-1.52

1.39

-2.91

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.80

1.21

-0.41

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.80

1.40

-2.20

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-1.42

6.61

-8.03

Explore GLAD risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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

Dividends

Dividend History

Gladstone Capital Corporation provided a 11.47% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.99 per share.


7.00%8.00%9.00%10.00%11.00%12.00%$0.00$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.99$2.04$2.38$1.96$1.62$1.56$1.59$1.68$1.68$1.68$1.68$1.68

Dividend yield

11.47%9.85%8.37%9.16%8.42%6.73%8.97%8.46%11.51%9.12%8.95%11.49%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.15$0.15$0.15$0.45
2025$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.27$0.15$0.15$0.15$2.04
2024$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.17$0.57$2.38
2023$0.15$0.15$0.15$0.16$0.16$0.16$0.17$0.17$0.21$0.17$0.17$0.17$1.96
2022$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$0.14$1.62
2021$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$0.13$1.56

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Gladstone Capital Corporation has a dividend yield of 11.47%, which means its dividend payment is significantly above the market average.

Payout Ratio

Gladstone Capital Corporation has a payout ratio of 114.63%, 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 Gladstone 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 Gladstone Capital Corporation was 74.87%, occurring on Mar 3, 2009. Recovery took 1965 trading sessions.

The current Gladstone Capital Corporation drawdown is 36.67%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-74.87%Dec 22, 2006550Mar 3, 20091965Dec 19, 20162515
-58.37%Feb 14, 202026Mar 23, 2020219Feb 3, 2021245
-39.59%Jan 29, 2025292Mar 27, 2026
-31.68%Apr 21, 2022120Oct 11, 2022309Jan 4, 2024429
-28.44%Sep 5, 201875Dec 20, 201842Feb 22, 2019117

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 Gladstone Capital Corporation 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 Gladstone 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 GLAD, comparing it with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLAD has a P/E ratio of 13.9. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for GLAD compared to other companies in the Asset Management industry. GLAD currently has a PEG ratio of 0.8. 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 GLAD relative to other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLAD has a P/S ratio of 6.4. 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 GLAD in comparison with other companies in the Asset Management industry. Currently, GLAD has a P/B value of 1.0. 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

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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