Stellus Capital (SCM)
NYSE:SCM
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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$8.43 - $15.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume32.17K
Average Volume (3M)239.81K
Market Cap
$284.55M
Enterprise Value$393.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$25.05M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$651.82M
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.3
Beta0.68
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.26Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield12.83%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.29
Shares Outstanding28,947,254
10 Day Avg. Volume150,701
30 Day Avg. Volume239,812
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 Cap1.38K
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.88K
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.30K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.76K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside-10.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.04
Revenue Forecast (FY)$99.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Secured, Floating-rate Loan ProfileA portfolio that is overwhelmingly secured and largely floating-rate provides durable downside protection and predictable interest income directionally tied to benchmark rates. Collateral reduces loss severity while floating coupons help net interest margins expand with rising rates, supporting long-term yield generation.
High Proportion Of Performing CreditsWith roughly four-fifths of holdings performing to plan, the portfolio shows broad credit stability across 115 companies. This diversification and underwriting consistency lowers idiosyncratic risk, reduces expected loss volatility, and supports sustained income generation over multiple quarters.
Advisor Transaction Expands Origination PlatformThe announced acquisition by a large private markets platform is a structural change that can materially enlarge sponsor relationships, distribution channels, and deal flow. Expanded origination capacity and cross‑platform resources could sustainably boost new investments and portfolio diversification over time.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Operating/free Cash FlowConsistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates earnings are not converting to cash, forcing reliance on external financing, asset sales, or capital raises. For a BDC that targets distributions, this structural cash conversion gap impairs dividend sustainability and reduces financial flexibility over multiple quarters.
Elevated LeverageSustained leverage materially above equity amplifies downside risk from credit losses and increases interest burdens. High borrowing levels constrain the company's ability to absorb stressed credits, limit breathroom for reinvestment, and make NAV recovery more difficult during extended periods of portfolio pressure.
Distributions Exceed Recent Earnings, Pressuring NAVDeclaring dividends above reported net investment income and recording quarter‑to‑quarter NAV declines signals the company is tapping capital cushions to fund distributions. Over time this practice can erode net assets, reduce reinvestment capacity, and raise the likelihood of dividend cuts or greater reliance on external funding.
Stellus Capital News
SCM FAQ
What was Stellus Capital’s price range in the past 12 months?
Stellus Capital lowest stock price was $8.43 and its highest was $15.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Stellus Capital’s market cap?
Stellus Capital’s market cap is $284.55M.
When is Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date?
Stellus Capital’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Stellus Capital’s earnings last quarter?
Stellus Capital released its earnings results on Mar 11, 2026. The company reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.295 by -$0.005.
Is Stellus Capital overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Stellus Capital’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Stellus Capital pay dividends?
Stellus Capital pays a Monthly dividend of $0.133 which represents an annual dividend yield of 12.83%. See more information on Stellus Capital dividends here
What is Stellus Capital’s EPS estimate?
Stellus Capital’s EPS estimate is 0.26.
How many shares outstanding does Stellus Capital have?
Stellus Capital has 28,947,254 shares outstanding.
What happened to Stellus Capital’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Stellus Capital reported an EPS of $0.29 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.295. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.921%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Stellus Capital?
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
Hold
Average Price Target:
$9.00 (-10.09% Downside)
$9.00 (-10.09% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
SCM Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 981.0 Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $397.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-11.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Stellus Capital
Stellus Capital Investment Corporation is a business development company specializing in investments in private middle-market companies. It invests through first lien, second lien, unitranche, and mezzanine debt financing, often with a corresponding equity investment. The fund prefers to invest in US and Canada. The fund seeks to invest in companies with an EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million.
SCM Company Deck
SCM Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced view: portfolio metrics and asset quality are generally stable (81% on/ ahead of plan, 99% secured, 92% floating-rate) and management announced strategic positives including repayment of debt, a $20M buyback program, and an advisor transaction expected to expand origination channels. Offsetting these positives are a quarterly NAV decline ($0.23 per share), distributions (declared $0.34 per share) above the most recent quarter's NII ($0.29), a slight increase in nonaccruals (5 companies; 7.5% cost, 4.1% FV), and higher PIK income—indicating selective borrower stress and near-term earnings pressure. Overall, the call signals stability and constructive strategic actions but also highlights short-term earnings and NAV headwinds.View all SCM earnings summariesSCM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$9.00
▼(-10.09% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.29% Insiders
0.03% Mutual Funds
2.02% Other Institutional Investors
93.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors