Goldman Sachs BDC

GSBD

Market cap $1.1B

Goldman Sachs BDC trades at a 24.6% discount to NAV, near its lowest point in five years. GSBD's 5- and 10-year total returns on NAV are 9.54% and 7.68%, with an average ROE of 7.72%. Even with higher loss assumptions, GSBD's expected return is attractive, offering around 10.95% at current discounts.

14 BDCs have base dividend coverage levels between 100% and 105%. 16 BDCs have them already below 100%. Given the unfavorable future earnings outlook, a system-wide BDC dividend cutting process is very likely to start quite soon.

BDCs have two issues: 1) almost no margin of safety for dividend coverage, and 2) depressed earnings outlook. For many players it is just a matter of several quarters before they become forced to cut dividends. Yet, there are many arguments, which negate such a view. Unfortunately, many of them ar myths.

We take a look at the action in business development companies through the first week of September and highlight some of the key themes we are watching. BDCs saw a slight decline this week, with sector valuations near long-term averages. Bond issuance is rising as BDCs refinance maturing debt, shift from floating-rate credit facilities, and capitalize on attractive borrowing rates.

Goldman Sachs BDC has reduced its non-accrual percentage by 0.3 PP in Q2'25, improving balance sheet quality and setting the stage for potential NAV/share price convergence. Despite a change in the dividend composition earlier this year, regular payouts remain well covered by net investment income, and supplemental dividends offer upside as portfolio performance improves. While GSBD has an inferior NAV growth record in the last three years, the risk profile is attractive, as the regular $0.32/share dividend is fully supported by NII.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldman Sachs BDC, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: GSBD) announced today that it has priced an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.650% notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”). The 2030 Notes will mature on September 9, 2030 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company's option at any time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to pay down debt under its revolving credit faci.

INN, XNGSY and GSBD have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on September 3, 2025.

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The BDC sector faces mounting risks from a weakening economy, high consumer debt, and the potential for further dividend cuts as interest rates decline. Recent dividend cuts by several BDCs highlight the sector's vulnerability, despite some names maintaining resilience and attractive valuations. Spillover income offers only limited protection; tight dividend coverage and rising non-accruals signal caution for income-focused investors.

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