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Why NMFC Stock advanced +1.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$7.04 +1.88% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 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 $664.9M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-
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SEC
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NMFC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.7%
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Why NMFC Stock advanced +1.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) advanced +1.88% to $7.04, trading at 17% of its 52-week range ($6.48 – $9.84). Solid steady margins (1% return on capital), mixed timing at 40x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 17% of its 52-week range ($6.48 – $9.84) with RSI-14 at 56.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±4.7% around $7.04 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 52% gross margin and $379.0M annual free cash flow.
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NMFC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -17.56%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $7.05H $7.08L $6.94C $7.04VOL 597.5K
RES: $7.23SUP: $6.45SMA50: $7.06SMA200: $7.67
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
30.6%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (NMFC)
Financials Rank #552 of 1096
⚔️ SLRC vs NMFC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (NMFC vs. SLRC, BCSF, FDUS, MSIF)
Industry: Finance/Investors Services (37 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) ranks #552 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #643 by equity capitalization ($664.9M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MSIF leads on earnings valuation at 6.1x trailing P/E, while MSIF leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.0% ROIC and — gross margin. BCSF currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 60/100 (C-) compared with NMFC at 59/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NMFC
ACTIVE
New Mountain Finance Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 40.3x | — | 1.4% | +1.88% | $664.9M | Benchmark Subject |
| SLRC SLR Investment Corp. | D | 46/100 | 7.0x | — | 9.3% | +1.99% | $643.2M | /slrc-vs-nmfc → |
| BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 7.1x | — | 8.8% | +2.36% | $703.8M | /bcsf-vs-nmfc → |
| FDUS Fidus Investment Corporation | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | +1.83% | $737.8M | /fdus-vs-nmfc → |
| MSIF MSC Income Fund Inc. | D- | 40/100 | 6.1x | — | 12.0% | +1.44% | $541.9M | /msif-vs-nmfc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001496099In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), New Mountain Finance Corporation (NMFC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $16.5M, operating cash flow of $379.0M, and free cash flow of $379.0M (+802.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, NMFC closed FY2025 with $2.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $16.5M | $379.0M | $379.0M | $2.90B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $113.4M | $42.0M | $42.0M | $3.25B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $135.3M | $332.7M | $332.7M | — | — |
3. NMFC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs NMFC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, New Mountain Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: NMFC) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $7.04 (+1.88% 1D, market cap $664.9M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, NMFC ranks #552 in composite RQD confidence.
How does NMFC compare to SLRC and BCSF in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Finance/Investors Services), NMFC carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 40.3x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 1.4%. By comparison, SLRC (SLR Investment Corp.) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E 7.0x, ROIC 9.3%, cap $643.2M) and BCSF (Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc.) posts a C- grade (60/100 RQD, P/E 7.1x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $703.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, MSIF leads on earnings multiple (6.1x) while MSIF leads on capital efficiency (12.0% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NMFC?
Per NMFC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001496099), New Mountain Finance Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $16.5M in net income, and $379.0M in free cash flow against $2.90B 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: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is NMFC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
NMFC last traded at $7.04 (+1.88% on volume of 769,126 shares), positioning the stock -0.28% below its 50-day simple moving average ($7.06) and -8.21% below its 200-day simple moving average ($7.67). Across its 52-week range of $6.48 to $9.84, NMFC sits at the 16.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 56.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.7% ($6.71 to $7.37).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is NMFC stock moving today?
Why NMFC Stock advanced +1.88% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (1% return on capital), mixed timing at 40x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.