Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. (CGBD) — Dividend Yield, NAV & Valuation Analysis
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Overview
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is an externally managed BDC advised by Carlyle Global Credit Investment Management. CGBD originates and invests in senior secured first lien, unitranche, and second lien loans to U.S. middle-market companies with EBITDA between $5 million and $50 million. The portfolio is heavily weighted toward floating-rate first lien instruments, reflecting Carlyle's institutional credit underwriting discipline and global sourcing capabilities.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-Year Total Return | 8.5% |
| 3-Year Total Return | 24.1% |
| 5-Year Total Return | 39.8% |
| Expense Ratio | 9.1% |
| Leverage Ratio | 1.21x |
| Portfolio Companies | 130 |
| Total Assets | $1.3B |
Discount / Premium to NAV
| Stock Price | $11.69 |
| NAV per Share | $16.2 |
| Premium / (Discount) to NAV | -27.8% |
| Implied per-share NAV gap | $4.51 |
The premium / discount to NAV compares the current stock price to the per-share net asset value of Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.'s investment portfolio. A negative reading (a discount) means the market is pricing CGBD 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. Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. currently trades at a -27.8% discount to NAV.
Investment Strategy
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. focuses on senior secured loans, unitranche debt, mezzanine debt in the technology, healthcare, industrials, business services sectors. The company targets lower middle-market companies and maintains a portfolio of 130 investments totaling $1.3B in assets.
Management
CEO: Justin B. Plouffe | Employees: 35
Suitability
CGBD is suitable for income-focused investors seeking quarterly dividend income with a 13.3% yield. The BDC's focus on senior secured loans provides portfolio characteristics. Investors should consider their risk tolerance and investment objectives before investing.