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Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$10.85 +2.36% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $703.8M

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for BCSF)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.2%

RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

52.430 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)

3 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE18% OF RANGE

L: $10$10.85H: $15

1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: DRQD 10 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BEARISH (50)

8.8% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 4.19% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 3/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (67)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 15/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like BCSF

✓Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.

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BCSF // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -21.03%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $10.82H $10.85L $10.72C $10.85VOL 574.0K

RES: $12.28SUP: $9.86SMA50: $11.09SMA200: $12.46

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

-7.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Financials Rank #505 of 1096 ⚔️ FDUS vs BCSF Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (BCSF vs. FDUS, NMFC, SLRC, AIO)

Industry: Finance/Investors Services (37 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) ranks #505 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #624 by equity capitalization ($703.8M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SLRC leads on earnings valuation at 7.0x trailing P/E, while SLRC leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 9.3% ROIC and — gross margin. BCSF currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 60/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
BCSF ACTIVE Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc.	C-	60/100	7.1x	—	8.8%	+2.36%	$703.8M	Benchmark Subject
FDUS Fidus Investment Corporation	D	44/100	—	—	—	+1.83%	$737.8M	/fdus-vs-bcsf →
NMFC New Mountain Finance Corporation	C-	59/100	40.3x	—	1.4%	+1.88%	$664.9M	/nmfc-vs-bcsf →
SLRC SLR Investment Corp.	D	46/100	7.0x	—	9.3%	+1.99%	$643.2M	/slrc-vs-bcsf →
AIO Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund of	C-	60/100	—	—	—	+0.62%	$830.7M	/aio-vs-bcsf →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001655050

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $98.8M, operating cash flow of $29.5M, and free cash flow of $29.5M (+209.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, BCSF closed FY2025 with $2.66B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$0	$98.8M	$29.5M	$29.5M	$2.66B	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$0	$119.4M	-$27.1M	-$27.1M	$2.63B	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$0	$123.4M	$219.3M	$219.3M	—	—

3. BCSF Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is BCSF stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (NYSE: BCSF) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $10.85 (+2.36% 1D, market cap $703.8M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 13/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, BCSF ranks #505 in composite RQD confidence.

How does BCSF compare to FDUS and NMFC in the Financials sector?

Within the Financials sector (Finance/Investors Services), BCSF carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 8.8%. By comparison, FDUS (Fidus Investment Corporation) holds a D grade (44/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $737.8M) and NMFC (New Mountain Finance Corporation) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 40.3x, ROIC 1.4%, cap $664.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SLRC leads on earnings multiple (7.0x) while SLRC leads on capital efficiency (9.3% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for BCSF?

Per BCSF's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001655050), Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $98.8M in net income, and $29.5M in free cash flow against $2.66B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is BCSF trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

BCSF last traded at $10.85 (+2.36% on volume of 388,995 shares), positioning the stock -2.16% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.09) and -12.92% below its 200-day simple moving average ($12.46). Across its 52-week range of $10.00 to $14.70, BCSF sits at the 18.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.2% ($10.29 to $11.41).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell BCSF stock right now?

Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. (BCSF) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (9% return on capital), mixed timing at 7x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is BCSF's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

BCSF's 12-month base price target is $10.95 (range $8.54 to $15.44), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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