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CSWC · Nasdaq · United States
In shortCAPITAL SOUTHWEST CORP is profitable.
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | – | n/a |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 11.9% | 60/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 1.12× | 49/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | -1.72× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | – | n/a |
| Revenue growth volatility | – | n/a |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -6.0% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
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The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest expense | 20 | 29 | 43 | – | – |
| Income tax | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 1.1 |
| Net income | 43 | 33 | 83 | 71 | 113 |
| Diluted EPS | $1.87 | $2.29 | $2.05 | $1.47 | $1.90 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 23 | 30 | 41 | 51 | 66 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jun 30, 2026 · Data updated Aug 3, 2026