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SCM Stock Chart & Stats
$10.01
<$0.01(0.07%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$10.01
<$0.01(0.07%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.56 - $15.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.17K
Average Volume (3M)200.94K
Market Cap
$220.29M
Enterprise Value$725.83
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$3.38M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$618.19M
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.2
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield19.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.83
Shares Outstanding28,947,254
10 Day Avg. Volume228,758
30 Day Avg. Volume200,945
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.28
Price to Book (P/B)0.97
Price to Sales (P/S)5.37
P/FCF Ratio-14.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.50Price Target Upside-5.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)$96.19M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Secured, Floating-rate PortfolioA portfolio that is overwhelmingly senior secured and largely floating-rate materially lowers loss severity and preserves net interest margin in rising-rate regimes. For a BDC this structural protection supports more predictable NII, improves recovery prospects on defaults, and limits long-term downside to NAV.
Advisor Partnership Expands OriginationThe advisor joining Ridgepost expands durable distribution and sourcing channels into >200 PE relationships, structurally increasing access to proprietary lower-middle-market deals. Improved, scalable origination reduces reliance on sporadic pipelines and supports steady portfolio deployment and fee/income growth over time.
Improving Leverage And Borrowing HeadroomLeverage has come down from prior peaks and regulatory leverage sits near ~1x, providing structural borrowing flexibility and lower refinancing pressure. Improved capital structure enhances resilience to credit stress, supports measured growth capacity and reduces the long-term risk of forced asset sales.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationMulti-year negative operating and free cash flow until the recent TTM rebound indicates volatile cash conversion. Structural inconsistency weakens reliable dividend coverage, constrains reinvestment without added leverage, and increases dependence on realized gains or external funding to sustain distributions.
Elevated Non‑accruals And Concentrated MarkdownsMaterial non‑accrual exposure and NAV hits concentrated in a few positions raises structural credit risk. Such concentrated losses can depress NAV and distributable earnings for extended periods (management cites 12–24 month resolution timelines), limiting capital recycling and dividend reliability.
Dividend Sustainability RiskAs a BDC, dividend policy tied to NII plus realized gains creates structural risk if NII softens or realizations are limited. Limited recent realized gains and guidance for lower dividends mean distributable cash flow may be reduced, affecting investor income and signaling tighter capital allocation going forward.
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SCM FAQ
What was Stellus Capital Investment’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stellus Capital Investment lowest stock price was $7.56 and its highest was $15.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Stellus Capital Investment’s market cap?
Stellus Capital Investment’s market cap is $220.29M.
When is Stellus Capital Investment’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stellus Capital Investment’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 23 days.
How were Stellus Capital Investment’s earnings last quarter?
Stellus Capital Investment released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.258 by $0.002.
Is Stellus Capital Investment overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stellus Capital Investment’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Stellus Capital Investment pay dividends?
Stellus Capital Investment pays a Monthly dividend of $0.083 which represents an annual dividend yield of 19.44%. See more information on Stellus Capital Investment dividends here
What is Stellus Capital Investment’s EPS estimate?
Stellus Capital Investment’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Stellus Capital Investment have?
Stellus Capital Investment has 28,947,254 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stellus Capital Investment’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stellus Capital Investment reported an EPS of $0.26 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.258. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.845%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stellus Capital Investment?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SCM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Stellus Capital Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$9.50 (-5.09% Downside)
$9.50 (-5.09% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
SCM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 981.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $96.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
19.44%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stellus Capital Investment
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation operates as a Business Development Company (BDC), allocating capital to privately-held, mid-sized enterprises. The firm employs various financing structures, including senior secured (first lien), junior secured (second lien), blended (unitranche), and hybrid (mezzanine) debt, frequently complemented by an equity stake. Its geographic investment focus is primarily on opportunities within the United States and Canada. Stellus Capital targets businesses that generate annual Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
SCM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.50
▼(-5.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.47% Insiders
0.03% Mutual Funds
0.24% Other Institutional Investors
94.91% Public Companies and
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