Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.
FAIR PRICE VALUATION
Updated daily
Model: DCF 50% · Relative 30% · Consensus 20%
MARKET PRICE
$11.78
FAIR PRICE
$8.03
MARGIN
$3.75
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FPI RATING
Strong profitability and consistent growth trajectory, but volatile earnings pattern.
Analytical data, not an investment recommendation. Updated daily.
How we calculate this ↗MARGIN OF SAFETY
A 20% margin of safety below fair value — the conservative entry level for risk-aware investors.
SAFETY MARGIN
20%
Below fair value
ENTRY LEVEL
$6.42
Fair price × 0.80
DISTANCE
45.4%
Price to entry level
At the current price of $11.78, CGBD trades 45.4% above the conservative entry level of $6.42. This entry level represents a 20% margin of safety below the calculated fair price of $8.03 — a buffer that accounts for estimation uncertainty in the valuation model.
Margin of safety is a risk management concept, not an investment recommendation. The 20% threshold follows Benjamin Graham's value investing framework. Fair price and entry levels are model-based estimates updated daily. Learn more about Margin of Safety ↗
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METHODOLOGY
How we calculate CGBD's fair price
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.'s fair price of $8.03 is derived from a blended model that combines DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers using metrics like P/E and EV/EBITDA (30%), and analyst consensus (20%). At the current market price of $11.78, CGBD trades 31.8% above its calculated fair value.
DCF MODEL · 50%
Discounted free cash flow analysis based on projected cash flows, discounted at a rate reflecting CGBD's risk profile.
RELATIVE · 30%
Comparing CGBD's valuation multiples against Financial Services peers to determine if the stock is over or undervalued relative to its industry.
ANALYST · 20%
Aggregated analyst price targets for CGBD, weighted by recency and analyst accuracy.
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What is the fair price of CGBD?+
Based on our blended model combining DCF analysis (50%), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30%), and analyst consensus (20%), the fair price for Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is $8.03. At the current market price of $11.78, CGBD trades 31.8% above its calculated fair value.
Is CGBD overvalued or undervalued?+
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc. is currently overvalued based on our valuation model. The stock trades at $11.78, which is 31.8% above the fair price of $8.03. The P/E ratio of 14.7x is a key metric in the valuation.
What is the margin of safety for CGBD?+
With a 20% margin of safety applied to the fair price of $8.03, the conservative entry level for CGBD is $6.42. At the current market price of $11.78, the stock trades 45.4% above this entry level. Margin of safety is a risk management concept from Benjamin Graham's value investing framework, not an investment recommendation.
How often is CGBD's fair price updated?+
We update fair price calculations for CGBD daily after market close. The current fair price of $8.03 incorporates the latest market data and sector multiples.
What factors affect CGBD's fair price calculation?+
CGBD's fair price of $8.03 is derived from DCF analysis (50% weight), relative valuation against Financial Services peers (30% weight), and analyst consensus (20% weight). Key metrics include P/E of 14.7x, ROE of 4.4%, and dividend yield of 13.99%.
Is CGBD a good buy right now?+
At $11.78, CGBD trades 31.8% above our fair value estimate of $8.03. The stock is currently overvalued. ROE stands at 4.4% (average). Fair Price Index provides valuation data — always do your own research before investing.
Does CGBD pay dividends?+
CGBD has a dividend yield of 13.99%.
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