Valuation dashboard for Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) with P/E 15.66, P/B 0.99, EV/EBITDA 16.14 and dividend yield 10.05%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Financial Services companies.
Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC) operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), delivering diverse financing solutions predominantly to middle-market enterprises. The firm's expertise lies in facilitating various corporate actions, including funding acquisitions, recapitalizations, and leveraged buyouts.
Analysis Summary
Ares Capital Corporation reported revenue of $2.24B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 21.2%. Net income reached $1.30B, with a 21.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 68.7%, operating margin 65.2%, net margin 36.2%.
At $19.11 (closing price, October 30, 2026), ARCC trades at a P/E of 15.66 and an ROE of 6.23%. Market capitalisation stands at $13.8B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for ARCC: current ratio of 1.7. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 15.66 |
| Price / Book | 0.99 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.14 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.05% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $53.34 |
| vs Current Price | +179.1% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCC | Ares Capital Corporation | $13.8B | 15.66 | 0.99 | 6.2% |
| OBDC | Blue Owl Capital Corporation | $5.2B | 18.55 | 0.73 | 4.0% |
| MAIN | Main Street Capital Corporation | $5.2B | 11.14 | 1.60 | 14.8% |
| BLK | BlackRock, Inc. | $177.7B | 26.09 | 2.75 | 11.8% |
| 0QZZ.L | BlackRock, Inc. | $176.6B | 25.09 | 3.00 | 12.2% |
| BX | Blackstone Inc. | $138.1B | 26.16 | 10.72 | 40.8% |
| BN.TO | Brookfield Corporation | CAD 122.5B | 69.97 | 2.00 | 3.0% |
| BAM.TO | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. | CAD 107.8B | 28.08 | 10.38 | 34.3% |
Price
| Price | $19.11 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $13.8B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 6.23% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 4.89% |
| Return on Assets | 2.86% |
| Gross Margin | 68.68% |
| Operating Margin | 65.25% |
| Net Margin | 36.16% |
Related companies: OBDC · MAIN · BLK · 0QZZ.L · BX · BN.TO · BAM.TO · BN
Explore sector: Financial Services · Asset Management
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