Barings BDC, Inc. Piotroski F-Score
BBDC|Based on FY2025 SEC 10-K data
Barings BDC, Inc.'s Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 suggests weak financial health, passing 4 of 9 criteria (FY2025).
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
Weak financial health
The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial strength using 9 binary criteria across profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency. Learn how it works
What This Score Means
Barings BDC, Inc. scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score based on FY2025 SEC 10-K data. The company passes 3 of 4 profitability criteria, suggesting generally positive earnings trends. Leverage and liquidity show limited improvement (1/3 criteria met). Neither operating efficiency metric showed improvement over the prior year.
The Piotroski F-Score is a financial strength indicator based on 9 binary criteria from SEC 10-K filings. Scores of 8-9 suggest strong fundamentals, while 0-2 may indicate financial weakness. This is not investment advice.
9-Criterion Breakdown
1. Positive Net Income
Net Income > 0
2. Positive Operating Cash Flow
Operating Cash Flow > 0
3. ROA Increase
Return on Assets improved year-over-year
4. Quality of Earnings
Operating Cash Flow > Net Income
5. Leverage Decrease
Debt-to-assets ratio decreased or unchanged
6. Current Ratio Increase
Current ratio improved year-over-year
7. No Share Dilution
Shares outstanding did not increase
8. Gross Margin Increase
Gross margin improved year-over-year
9. Asset Turnover Increase
Revenue / Total Assets improved
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026