SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) — Dividend Yield, NAV & Valuation Analysis
SLRC · NASDAQ
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Overview
SLR Investment Corp. (formerly Solar Capital) is a BDC that focuses on providing first lien senior secured loans to middle-market companies. SLRC emphasizes companies with strong recurring revenue models, including technology-enabled businesses, healthcare services, and education companies. The company maintains a defensive portfolio weighted toward senior secured debt with conservative leverage.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-Year Total Return | 10.5% |
| 3-Year Total Return | 24.5% |
| 5-Year Total Return | 41% |
| Expense Ratio | 8.8% |
| Leverage Ratio | 1.08x |
| Portfolio Companies | 65 |
| Total Assets | $1.4B |
Discount / Premium to NAV
| Stock Price | $16.1 |
| NAV per Share | $16.5 |
| Premium / (Discount) to NAV | -2.4% |
| Implied per-share NAV gap | $0.4 |
The premium / discount to NAV compares the current stock price to the per-share net asset value of SLR Investment Corp.'s investment portfolio. A negative reading (a discount) means the market is pricing SLRC below the value of its underlying assets and is one of the most-watched valuation metrics for any BDC. A positive reading (a premium) means the market is paying a premium over the stated NAV, often reflecting confidence in future dividend coverage and portfolio credit quality. SLR Investment Corp. currently trades at a -2.4% discount to NAV.
Investment Strategy
SLR Investment Corp. focuses on senior secured loans, first lien loans in the technology, healthcare, business services, education sectors. The company targets lower middle-market companies and maintains a portfolio of 65 investments totaling $1.4B in assets.
Management
CEO: Bruce J. Spohler | Employees: 20
Suitability
SLRC is suitable for income-focused investors seeking quarterly dividend income with a 9% yield. The BDC's focus on senior secured loans provides defensive portfolio characteristics. Investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment objectives before investing.