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Ares Capital Corporation(ARCC)
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Reward61Moderate
Risk48Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 43% profit margin
ARCC
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USD · NASDAQ
Ares Capital Corporation | Financial Services
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:13.41Bn
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Reward Rating
61
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
48
Moderate
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $20.96.

What is Ares Capital Corporation?

Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies.

ARCC · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

ARCC stands out on profitability and growth, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

ARCC · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Profitability79/100

    41% net margin · 9% ROE

  • Growth68/100

    Rev +38.0% CAGR · earnings +29.4%

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet26/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 6.9×

  • Valuation38/100

    P/E 9.7× · PEG 3.72

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Ares Capital Corporation?

Ares Capital Corporation is a business development company specializing in growth capital, acquisition, recapitalization, mezzanine debt, restructurings, rescue financing, and leveraged buyout transactions of middle market companies. It also makes growth capital and general refinancing. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 13.41B, and a P/E ratio of 11.5x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Premium valuation reflects strong growth expectations already priced in.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (61)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap13.41B
P/E Ratio11.454
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High21.7936
52 Week Low17.4
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date10/6/2004
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding718M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta0.627
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.arescapitalcorp.com
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