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SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

SLR Investment Corp stock (SLRC) is currently trading at $14.15. SLR Investment Corp PE ratio is 8.32. SLR Investment Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 3.53. Analyst consensus price target for SLRC is $16.00. WallStSmart rates SLRC as Hold.

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SLRC

SLR Investment Corp

NASDAQFINANCIAL SERVICES
$14.15
$0.25 (-1.74%)
52W$12.29
$15.59
Target$16.00+13.1%

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SLRC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · SLR Investment Corp (SLRC)

Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Strong Buy Zone
SLRC Fair Value
$44.74
Graham Formula
Current Price
$14.15
$30.59 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $44.74
Overvalued
Price $14.15
Graham IV $44.74
Analyst $16.00

SLRC trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $44.74, offering a 66% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in operating margin, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Operating MarginProfitability
70.20%10/10

Keeps $70 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs

Price/BookValuation
0.7710/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Profit MarginProfitability
42.30%10/10

Keeps $42 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
8.32
Undervalued
Forward P/E
8.64
Attractive
Trailing P/E
8.32
Undervalued

SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 4.3/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-2.00%0/10

Revenue declining -2.00%, a shrinking business

Return on EquityProfitability
9.31%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

PEG RatioValuation
2.654/10

Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion

Market CapQuality
$772M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
3.536/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 3.53x sales

EPS GrowthGrowth
12.20%6/10

Solid earnings growth at 12.20%

Institutional Own.Quality
41.06%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 41.06%

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
18.53
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SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 61/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 4.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (0.77) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Operating Margin at 70.20%, Profit Margin at 42.30%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.65), Price/Sales (3.53) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -2.00%, EPS Growth at 12.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.31%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.31% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -2.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Price/Book) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

SLRC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SLRC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 3.53x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 15.73x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 55.13x set in Nov 2016, and 1% above its historical low of 3.48x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~5.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for SLR Investment Corp (SLRC) · FINANCIAL SERVICESASSET MANAGEMENT

The Big Picture

SLR Investment Corp faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 219M with 2% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 42.3%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Strong Profitability

Profit margin of 42.3% and operating margin of 70.2% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -8M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 11.4%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Sector dynamics: monitor ASSET MANAGEMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact SLR Investment Corp.

Bottom Line

SLR Investment Corp faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About SLR Investment Corp(SLRC)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Country

USA

Solar Capital Ltd. is a business development company specializing in secured debt (unitranche first lien and second lien), subordinated (unsecured) debt, minority equity and income-oriented strategic controlling capital investments in leveraged market companies. half.

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