Capitala Finance Competitors

Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) and Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and institutional ownership.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent recommendations for Capitala Finance and Ares Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.

Capitala Finance presently has a consensus price target of $2.25, suggesting a potential downside of 85.89%. Ares Capital has a consensus price target of $17.50, suggesting a potential downside of 9.00%. Given Ares Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ares Capital is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 31.3% of Ares Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Ares Capital shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Volatility & Risk

Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Ares Capital has a beta of 1.2, indicating that its share price is 20% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Capitala Finance and Ares Capital's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Ares Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ares Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Capitala Finance and Ares Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

Ares Capital beats Capitala Finance on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Prospect Capital (NASDAQ:PSEC) and Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Prospect Capital and Capitala Finance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Prospect Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Prospect Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

10.3% of Prospect Capital shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are held by institutional investors. 26.8% of Prospect Capital shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Profitability

This table compares Prospect Capital and Capitala Finance's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Prospect Capital and Capitala Finance, as reported by MarketBeat.

Prospect Capital presently has a consensus price target of $4.50, indicating a potential downside of 43.54%. Capitala Finance has a consensus price target of $2.25, indicating a potential downside of 85.89%. Given Prospect Capital's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Prospect Capital is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Volatility and Risk

Prospect Capital has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Prospect Capital beats Capitala Finance on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

Golub Capital BDC (NASDAQ:GBDC) and Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) are both finance companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings for Golub Capital BDC and Capitala Finance, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Golub Capital BDC presently has a consensus price target of $11.50, indicating a potential downside of 25.08%. Capitala Finance has a consensus price target of $2.25, indicating a potential downside of 85.89%. Given Golub Capital BDC's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Golub Capital BDC is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Golub Capital BDC and Capitala Finance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Golub Capital BDC has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Golub Capital BDC, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Golub Capital BDC and Capitala Finance's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

36.9% of Golub Capital BDC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.9% of Golub Capital BDC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Golub Capital BDC has a beta of 0.69, meaning that its share price is 31% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Golub Capital BDC beats Capitala Finance on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) and Sixth Street Specialty Lending (NYSE:TSLX) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and earnings.

Volatility & Risk

Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, meaning that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Sixth Street Specialty Lending has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its share price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Capitala Finance and Sixth Street Specialty Lending's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Sixth Street Specialty Lending has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sixth Street Specialty Lending, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Capitala Finance and Sixth Street Specialty Lending's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.7% of Sixth Street Specialty Lending shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 4.4% of Sixth Street Specialty Lending shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current recommendations and price targets for Capitala Finance and Sixth Street Specialty Lending, as reported by MarketBeat.

Capitala Finance currently has a consensus target price of $2.25, indicating a potential downside of 85.89%. Sixth Street Specialty Lending has a consensus target price of $18.50, indicating a potential downside of 16.89%. Given Sixth Street Specialty Lending's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Sixth Street Specialty Lending is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Summary

Sixth Street Specialty Lending beats Capitala Finance on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

New Mountain Finance (NASDAQ:NMFC) and Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and risk.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for New Mountain Finance and Capitala Finance, as reported by MarketBeat.

New Mountain Finance currently has a consensus price target of $11.1667, indicating a potential downside of 14.17%. Capitala Finance has a consensus price target of $2.25, indicating a potential downside of 85.89%. Given New Mountain Finance's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe New Mountain Finance is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Volatility and Risk

New Mountain Finance has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its share price is 39% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its share price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares New Mountain Finance and Capitala Finance's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

New Mountain Finance has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than New Mountain Finance, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares New Mountain Finance and Capitala Finance's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

34.5% of New Mountain Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. 9.1% of New Mountain Finance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

New Mountain Finance beats Capitala Finance on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

Capitala Finance (NASDAQ:CPTA) and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital (NASDAQ:PFLT) are both small-cap finance companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, earnings, risk and dividends.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and recommmendations for Capitala Finance and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Capitala Finance currently has a consensus price target of $2.25, indicating a potential downside of 85.89%. PennantPark Floating Rate Capital has a consensus price target of $10.50, indicating a potential downside of 17.71%. Given PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe PennantPark Floating Rate Capital is more favorable than Capitala Finance.

Volatility and Risk

Capitala Finance has a beta of 1.85, indicating that its stock price is 85% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PennantPark Floating Rate Capital has a beta of 1.97, indicating that its stock price is 97% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Capitala Finance and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital has higher revenue and earnings than Capitala Finance. Capitala Finance is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than PennantPark Floating Rate Capital, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Capitala Finance and PennantPark Floating Rate Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

14.4% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 29.3% of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital shares are owned by institutional investors. 7.0% of Capitala Finance shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.0% of PennantPark Floating Rate Capital shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

PennantPark Floating Rate Capital beats Capitala Finance on 12 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.