BCSF
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Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) closed at $12.12 as of 2026-03-20, trading 4.7% above its 200-week moving average of $11.57. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 3.1% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 335 weeks of data, BCSF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought BCSF at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +43.5%.
With a market cap of $786 million, BCSF is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 8.8%. The stock trades at 0.7x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 6.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in BCSF would have grown to $136, compared to $235 for the S&P 500. BCSF has returned 4.9% annualized vs 14.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: BCSF vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After BCSF Crosses Below the Line?
Across 5 historical episodes, buying BCSF when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +63.8% after 12 months (median +48.0%), compared to +32.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 100% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +90.4% vs +58.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment BCSF crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
BCSF has crossed below its 200-week MA 5 times with an average 1-year return of +43.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Feb 2021 | 48 | 58.4% | +20.4% | +76.3% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.0% | +43.5% | +59.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | 1 | 4.4% | +42.5% | +56.6% |
| Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | 3 | 1.3% | +47.4% | +50.6% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 2.8% | +63.5% | +54.1% |
| Average | 11 | — | +43.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BCSF below its 200-week moving average?
No. Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. (BCSF) is currently 4.7% above its 200-week moving average of $11.57. It would need to fall to $11.57 to cross below the line.
What is BCSF's 200-week moving average price?
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $11.57 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when BCSF drops below its 200-week moving average?
BCSF has crossed below its 200-week moving average 5 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +43.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is BCSF a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about BCSF as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 10.4%. Return on equity is 8.8%. Price-to-book is 0.7x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does BCSF compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 6.5 years, $100 invested in BCSF would have grown to $136, compared to $235 for the S&P 500. That's 4.9% annualized vs 14.1% for the index. BCSF has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does BCSF pay a dividend?
Yes. Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 1386.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20