Goldman Sachs BDC Competitors

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and DNP Select Income Fund (NYSE:DNP) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability and institutional ownership.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and DNP Select Income Fund's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Goldman Sachs BDC has higher revenue and earnings than DNP Select Income Fund.

Risk & Volatility

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, meaning that its share price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, DNP Select Income Fund has a beta of 0.52, meaning that its share price is 48% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations for Goldman Sachs BDC and DNP Select Income Fund, as reported by MarketBeat.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than DNP Select Income Fund.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and DNP Select Income Fund's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. DNP Select Income Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.78 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.8%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and DNP Select Income Fund has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 5.7% of DNP Select Income Fund shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of DNP Select Income Fund shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC beats DNP Select Income Fund on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund (NYSE:NUV) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Goldman Sachs BDC has higher revenue and earnings than Nuveen Municipal Value Fund.

Volatility & Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has a beta of 0.17, suggesting that its stock price is 83% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than Nuveen Municipal Value Fund.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Nuveen Municipal Value Fund pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.3%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Nuveen Municipal Value Fund has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 12.7% of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Nuveen Municipal Value Fund shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC beats Nuveen Municipal Value Fund on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) are both mid-cap finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Adams Diversified Equity Fund's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Goldman Sachs BDC has higher revenue and earnings than Adams Diversified Equity Fund.

Volatility & Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Adams Diversified Equity Fund has a beta of 1.06, suggesting that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and Adams Diversified Equity Fund, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than Adams Diversified Equity Fund.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Adams Diversified Equity Fund's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Adams Diversified Equity Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.03 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.4%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Adams Diversified Equity Fund has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.9% of Adams Diversified Equity Fund shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Adams Diversified Equity Fund shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC beats Adams Diversified Equity Fund on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (NYSE:PTY) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Goldman Sachs BDC has higher revenue and earnings than PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund.

Volatility & Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has a beta of 0.76, suggesting that its stock price is 24% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund pays an annual dividend of $1.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.4%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.9% of PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC beats PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund on 10 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and Hercules Capital (NYSE:HTGC) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

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

Volatility & Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Hercules Capital has a beta of 1.57, suggesting that its stock price is 57% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Hercules Capital has a consensus price target of $13.8438, indicating a potential downside of 18.42%. Given Hercules Capital's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Hercules Capital is more favorable than Goldman Sachs BDC.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Hercules Capital's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Hercules Capital pays an annual dividend of $1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.5%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Hercules Capital pays out 90.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Hercules Capital has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 28.9% of Hercules Capital shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Hercules Capital shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Hercules Capital beats Goldman Sachs BDC on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Goldman Sachs BDC (NYSE:GSBD) and Royce Value Trust (NYSE:RVT) are both finance companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, analyst recommendations, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership and risk.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

13.8% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 24.6% of Royce Value Trust shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Goldman Sachs BDC shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Royce Value Trust shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Dividends

Goldman Sachs BDC pays an annual dividend of $1.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 8.9%. Royce Value Trust pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.5%. Goldman Sachs BDC pays out 90.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Goldman Sachs BDC has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Goldman Sachs BDC is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings for Goldman Sachs BDC and Royce Value Trust, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

Goldman Sachs BDC presently has a consensus price target of $15.9167, indicating a potential downside of 21.71%. Given Goldman Sachs BDC's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Goldman Sachs BDC is more favorable than Royce Value Trust.

Profitability

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Royce Value Trust's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Goldman Sachs BDC and Royce Value Trust's gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Goldman Sachs BDC has higher revenue and earnings than Royce Value Trust.

Volatility & Risk

Goldman Sachs BDC has a beta of 1.42, suggesting that its stock price is 42% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Royce Value Trust has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Goldman Sachs BDC beats Royce Value Trust on 8 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.