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Why SLRC Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$11.79 +1.99% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.81
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 46/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $643.2M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.81 (+0.17%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 5/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (46/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-6.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-5.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SLRC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±3.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (46/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SLRC SCORES 46/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+12/20 pts (26% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±3.9% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+12/20 pts (26% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 15% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 15 pts on the table
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade E$11.37+0.1% Next Q
38
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$11.38-1.8% Next Q
41
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$11.17+5.6% Next Q
43
CurrentGrade D$11.79-6.1% Hist 90D α
46
Trajectory: E (38) → D (46)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a SLRC Turnaround Squeeze
While SLRC currently carries a cautious 46/100 (D) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($11.87) and Max Pain ($12.38) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $17.18.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.36% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “SLRC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why SLRC Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) advanced +1.99% to $11.79, trading at 15% of its 52-week range ($10.96 – $16.36). Stretched risk/reward at 7x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 15% of its 52-week range ($10.96 – $16.36) with RSI-14 at 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±3.9% around $11.79 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
Live SLRC Headlines & Catalysts
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SLRC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -25.38%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $11.72H $11.79L $11.54C $11.79VOL 366.0K
RES: $13.29SUP: $10.76SMA50: $11.87SMA200: $13.42
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SLRC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-8.0%/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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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SLRC)
Financials Rank #922 of 1096
⚔️ NMFC vs SLRC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Financials Peer Comparison (SLRC vs. NMFC, BCSF, FDUS, MSIF)
Industry: Finance/Investors Services (37 Tracked Issuers)Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) ranks #922 by composite RQD confidence (46/100, grade D) and #651 by equity capitalization ($643.2M). 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 SLRC at 46/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLRC
ACTIVE
SLR Investment Corp. | D | 46/100 | 7.0x | — | 9.3% | +1.99% | $643.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| NMFC New Mountain Finance Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 40.3x | — | 1.4% | +1.88% | $664.9M | /nmfc-vs-slrc → |
| BCSF Bain Capital Specialty Finance Inc. | C- | 60/100 | 7.1x | — | 8.8% | +2.36% | $703.8M | /bcsf-vs-slrc → |
| FDUS Fidus Investment Corporation | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | +1.83% | $737.8M | /fdus-vs-slrc → |
| MSIF MSC Income Fund Inc. | D- | 40/100 | 6.1x | — | 12.0% | +1.44% | $541.9M | /msif-vs-slrc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001418076In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), SLR Investment Corp. (SLRC) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $92.5M, operating cash flow of -$72.0M, and free cash flow of -$72.0M (-123.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, SLRC closed FY2025 with $2.57B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 1/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $0 | $92.5M | -$72.0M | -$72.0M | $2.57B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $0 | $95.8M | $309.3M | $309.3M | $2.45B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $0 | $76.4M | -$76.9M | -$76.9M | — | — |
3. SLRC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs SLRC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, SLR Investment Corp. (NASDAQ: SLRC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 46/100 at a spot price of $11.79 (+1.99% 1D, market cap $643.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, SLRC ranks #922 in composite RQD confidence.
How does SLRC compare to NMFC and BCSF in the Financials sector?
Within the Financials sector (Finance/Investors Services), SLRC carries a Roarable D (46/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 7.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 9.3%. By comparison, NMFC (New Mountain Finance Corporation) holds a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E 40.3x, ROIC 1.4%, cap $664.9M) 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 SLRC?
Per SLRC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001418076), SLR Investment Corp. generated $0 in revenue, $92.5M in net income, and -$72.0M in free cash flow against $2.57B 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 SLRC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
SLRC last traded at $11.79 (+1.99% on volume of 501,881 shares), positioning the stock -0.67% below its 50-day simple moving average ($11.87) and -12.15% below its 200-day simple moving average ($13.42). Across its 52-week range of $10.96 to $16.36, SLRC sits at the 15.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.4 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±3.9% ($11.33 to $12.25).
SLRC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is SLRC stock moving today?
Why SLRC Stock advanced +1.99% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 7x P/E (9% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.