Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc has a market price of $10.84, with a market capitalization of $338.2 million. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.73, and its price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.73, indicating that the company is trading at a discount to its book value. The enterprise value to EBITDA ratio is 19.67, and the enterprise value to revenue ratio is 8.45, suggesting that the company is relatively expensive in terms of revenue but has a high valuation in terms of EBITDA. The company's profitability is weak, with a return on equity of -0.68% and a return on assets of -0.26%. These figures are below the industry median for closed-end funds, which typically have positive returns on equity and assets. The company's operating income is $53.5 million, but its net income is negative at -$3.17 million, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient profit to cover its expenses and interest costs. Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc's revenue is concentrated in the United States, as it primarily invests in middle-market companies within the country. The company's geographic exposure is limited, and it does not disclose revenue by segment, making it difficult to assess the performance of different parts of its investment portfolio. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as it has not provided specific revenue growth projections for the current or next fiscal year. However, the company's operating cash flow is $160.7 million, which is a positive sign for its ability to generate cash. The company's liquidity is medium, with a cash and equivalents balance of $3.22 million, which is significantly lower than its total liabilities of $755.3 million. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.54, indicating a relatively high level of leverage. The company's key risk flag is that its net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a challenge to its financial stability. The company's dilution risk is low, as there is no indication of significant share issuance or dilution in the near term. Recent events related to the company include analyst estimates for the price target, with a mean of $12.12 and a median of $12.25. The high and low price targets are $13.00 and $11.00, respectively. The mean recommendation from analysts is 3.00, which is a "hold" rating, with no strong buy or buy recommendations. The company has not disclosed any recent filings or transcripts that would provide additional insight into its operations or strategic direction.
Business. Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc is a closed-end fund that invests in debt and equity securities of middle-market companies, primarily in the United States, and generates income through interest and dividends.
Classification. Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc is classified under the Financials sector, specifically in the Collective Investments business sector and the Closed End Funds industry, with a high confidence level of 0.92.
- The company is trading at a discount to its book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.73.
- The company's profitability is weak, with a negative return on equity and assets.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with no segment-specific revenue disclosures.
- The company's liquidity is medium, with a cash and equivalents balance significantly lower than its total liabilities.
- The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
- Analysts have provided a "hold" rating for the company, with no strong buy or buy recommendations.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.