SLRC:NASDAQSLR Investment Corp. Analysis
Data as of 2026-06-01 - not real-time
$13.08
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Technical outlook: SLRC trades at $13.08, well below its 20‑day (13.61), 50‑day (14.47) and 200‑day (15.14) moving averages, indicating a bearish price environment. The 14‑day RSI sits at 34.6 (Fundamental outlook: Valuation metrics appear attractive – a trailing P/E of 7.98 versus the industry average of 16.6, and a price‑to‑book of 0.72 against a book value of $18.16 per share. However, the company’s dividend yield is exceptionally high at 11.8% with a 100% payout ratio, while operating cash flow (-$72.9M) and free cash flow (-$4.6M) are negative. Debt is steep, with a $1.14B balance and a debt‑to‑equity ratio of ~115, raising leverage concerns. Recent news highlights a Q1 earnings miss, net investment income falling short of the targeted distribution, and rate‑headwinds that could pressure future income. Overall, the stock is cheap on price multiples but faces sustainability and credit risks.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearCautious
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Price below all major moving averages
- Q1 earnings miss and dividend shortfall
- Decreasing volume and high short‑term volatility
Medium Term
1–3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 5/10
Key Factors
- Attractive valuation relative to peers
- High dividend yield but uncertain sustainability
- Potential stabilization of credit portfolio
Long Term
> 3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Significant upside potential (~15% upside vs downside)
- Low price‑to‑book and P/E suggesting price floor
- If cash‑flow improves and leverage is reduced, dividend can become sustainable
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-7.30%
Profit Margin41.80%
P/E Ratio8.0
ROE9.06%
ROA3.75%
Debt/Equity114.88
P/B Ratio0.7
Op. Cash Flow$-72972000
Free Cash Flow$-4630875
Industry P/E16.6
Technical Analysis
TrendBearish
RSI34.6
Support$12.83
Resistance$16.00
MA 20$13.61
MA 50$14.47
MA 200$15.14
MACDBullish
VolumeDecreasing
Fear & Greed Index93
Valuation
Target Price$15.06
Upside/Downside15.10%
GradeUndervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield11.79%
Risk Assessment
Beta0.59
Volatility43.67%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskLow
Geo RiskLow
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium
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