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At 7.96×, BBDC is 78.5% below its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · BBDCAsset ManagementUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Barings BDC, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
7.96×
78.5% belowthe 8-observation annual average
Share price8.91
÷Earnings per share1.12
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 7.96 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 37.09×
3-year average8.61×3 positive annual observations
5-year average42.84×5 positive annual observations
10-year average37.09×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM11.68×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 19 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 9.46× | +2.8% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 9.20× | +28.7% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 7.15× | -96.0% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 179.12× | +1834.2% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 9.26× | -82.9% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 54.12× | +510.7% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 8.86× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2018 | N/M | N/M |
View all 19 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 19.51× | +47.0% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.27× | -37.9% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 21.36× | +127.1% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 9.40× | -17.0% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 11.33× | +71.8% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.59× | -30.9% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 9.55× | -62.9% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 25.72× | +179.9% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 9.19× | -2.9% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 9.47× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How BBDC compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 BBDC This stockBarings BDC, Inc. | 7.96× |
 ATLCAtlanticus Holdings Corporation | 10.39× |
 BCSFBain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. | 11.33× |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lending, Inc. | 21.66× |
 NRDSNerdWallet, Inc. | 12.98× |
 EZPWEZCORP, Inc. | 11.44× |
 PFLTPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | 13.58× |
 KBDCKayne Anderson BDC, Inc. | 11.93× |
 JCAPJefferson Capital, Inc. Common Stock | 7.76× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does BBDC’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 11.68×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 8.91 ÷ EPS 1.12 = 7.96×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
BBDC P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Barings BDC, Inc.'s current P/E is 7.96× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.