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Saratoga Investment Corp.(SAY)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SAY•NYSE•Banking & Credit
$25.25
10.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutSaratoga Investment Corp. is a specialty finance company that invests primarily in leveraged loans and mezzanine debt issued by U.S. middle-market companies, both through direct lending and through participation in loan syndicates. It has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Saratoga Investment Corp. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ''SAR.'' Saratoga Investment Corp. includes an SBIC-licensed subsidiary.Show more
- Net Interest Income$65M-23.4%
- Total Revenue$99M+5.4%
- Net Income$37M+30.3%
- Return on Equity9.28%+26.0%
- Net Interest Margin5.75%-19.9%
- Efficiency Ratio11.92%+10.7%
- ROA3.14%+33.2%
- Equity / Assets34.77%+5.5%
- Book Value per Share24.99-11.4%
SAY Price & Volume
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Accounting Anomalies Obscure Fundamental Financial Stability Risks
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q4
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Extreme Data Integrity Discrepancies
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Saratoga Investment Corp exhibits extreme data integrity discrepancies, evidenced by a 2026Q4 revenue spike to $62.7B that deviates sharply from historical norms.
- The firm's capital structure has deteriorated significantly, with negative equity of $104.1B and a current ratio plummeting to 0.08, suggesting severe underlying solvency concerns.
- Institutional investors should exercise extreme caution as the decoupling of reported earnings from cash generation, highlighted by a $124.7B negative free cash flow in 2026Q4, renders traditional valuation metrics unreliable.
Verdict Logic
Negative: The firm's current ratio of 0.08 and the emergence of negative equity totaling $104.1B indicate extreme financial distress that warrants immediate avoidance.
SAY Growth Metrics
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years15.13%
5 Years19.98%
3 Years12.41%
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years12.13%
5 Years19.89%
3 Years14.05%
TTM30.33%
EPS CAGR
10 Years1.01%
5 Years11.84%
3 Years3.89%
TTM14.01%
Return on Capital
10 Years4.52%
5 Years3.3%
3 Years2.37%
Last Year3.39%
SAY Recent Earnings
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 3/8 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 4/8 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.53-5.0%
$0.56
Rev
$31M+0.9%
$31M
Q1 2026
Jan 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.61+3.7%
$0.59
Rev
$32M+2.3%
$31M
Q4 2025
Oct 7, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.58-12.3%
$0.66
Rev
$30.6B-5.1%
$32.3B
Q3 2025
Jul 8, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.91+26.8%
$0.72
Rev
$32M-0.2%
$32M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $0.53vs $0.56-5.0% | $31Mvs $31M+0.9% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.61vs $0.59+3.7% | $32Mvs $31M+2.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | $0.58vs $0.66-12.3% | $30.6Bvs $32.3B-5.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 8, 2025 | $0.91vs $0.72+26.8% | $32Mvs $32M-0.2% |
Based on last 8 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25.25 | $410.79M | 10.93 | 5.37% | 36.89% | 9.28% | 13.08% | |
| $21.42 | $348.46M | 9.27 | 5.37% | 36.89% | 9.06% | — | |
| $12.87 | $3.35B | 9.06 | 42.5% | 26.91% | 5.24% | — | |
| $18.56 | $13.33B | 9.98 | 32.87% | 43.69% | 8.11% | — | |
| $4.94 | $999.21M | 6.50 | -18.64% | — | — | — | |
| $4.79 | $194.47M | 3.93 | 36.55% | -19.55% | -3.39% | — |
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Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
SAY SEC Filings & Documents
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SAY Frequently Asked Questions
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
How fast is Saratoga Investment Corp. growing?
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) grew revenue by 5.4% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Is SAY profitable?
Yes, Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) is profitable, generating $36.6M in net income for fiscal year 2026 (36.9% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does SAY pay dividends?
Yes, Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) pays a dividend with a yield of 13.08%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is SAY's return on equity?
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 9.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Industry Metrics
What is Saratoga Investment Corp.'s net interest margin?
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) has a net interest margin (NIM) of 5.7%. This indicates healthy earnings from lending activities.
What is Saratoga Investment Corp.'s efficiency ratio?
Saratoga Investment Corp. (SAY) has an efficiency ratio of 11.9%. This is excellent, indicating strong cost control.