Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 7.0x · EV/EBITDA 6.9x · ROE 0.0%. (2011–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $319M | $272M | $141M | $103M | $114M | $347M | $285M | $151M | $108M | $119M | $112M |
| Enterprise Value | $372M | $325M | $194M | $149M | $147M | $221M | $277M | $145M | $118M | $128M | $171M |
| P/E Ratio → | 7.04 | 5.30 | — | 20.74 | — | 2.35 | 3.68 | 5.75 | 120.55 | 6.81 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 9.13 | 7.79 | 30.07 | 15.66 | 33.01 | 235.59 | 156.37 | 101.03 | 66.52 | 140.12 | 151.53 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.89 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.52 | 0.56 | 0.44 |
| P/FCF | 9.28 | 7.92 | 59.31 | — | — | — | 3.73 | — | 11.24 | 2.11 | — |
| P/OCF | 9.28 | 7.92 | 59.31 | — | — | — | 3.73 | — | 11.24 | 2.11 | — |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 9.31 | 41.46 | 22.57 | 42.64 | 150.33 | 151.77 | 96.98 | 72.86 | 150.14 | 231.91 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.92 | 6.05 | — | 29.38 | — | 1.50 | 3.67 | 6.06 | 132.19 | 7.29 | — |
| EV / EBIT | 6.92 | 6.05 | — | 29.38 | — | 1.50 | 3.67 | 6.06 | 132.19 | 7.29 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 9.47 | 81.77 | — | — | — | 3.62 | — | 12.31 | 2.26 | — |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | 100.0% | -520.9% | 306.9% | -3439.0% | 10727.2% | 4902.5% | 2429.6% | 1.0% | 2554.6% | -9430.5% |
| Operating Margin | 153.9% | 153.9% | -815.8% | 76.8% | -3824.4% | 9999.2% | 4130.1% | 1601.5% | 55.1% | 2060.1% | -10185.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | 139.9% | 139.9% | -815.8% | 76.8% | -3824.4% | 9999.2% | 4130.1% | 1601.5% | 55.1% | 2060.1% | -10185.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 0.0% | 0.0% | -21.1% | 2.5% | -46.0% | 44.1% | 30.0% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 7.6% | -28.9% |
| ROA | 0.0% | 0.0% | -15.0% | 1.8% | -35.4% | 31.3% | 19.6% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 5.1% | -21.5% |
| ROIC | 0.0% | 0.0% | -11.3% | 1.4% | -27.5% | 28.4% | 19.6% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 4.4% | -17.2% |
| ROCE | 0.0% | 0.0% | -15.0% | 1.8% | -36.7% | 37.9% | 26.0% | 10.1% | 0.4% | 7.3% | -24.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.46 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.32 | 0.27 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.36 | 1.36 | — | 14.55 | — | 0.50 | 0.50 | 1.62 | 43.10 | 3.89 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.00 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 0.16 | -0.34 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.99 | 0.99 | — | 8.99 | — | -0.85 | -0.11 | -0.25 | 11.49 | 0.49 | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.55 | 22.46 | — | — | — | -0.11 | — | 1.07 | 0.15 | — |
| Interest Coverage | 10.56 | 10.56 | -7.87 | 1.04 | -27.28 | 212.06 | 33.52 | 10.10 | 0.20 | 3.74 | -15.85 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 26.81 | 58.76 | 41.40 | 8.25 | 0.34 | 0.97 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.28 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 26.81 | 58.76 | 41.40 | 8.25 | 0.34 | 0.97 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.28 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 25.78 | 56.49 | 39.92 | 8.12 | 0.33 | 0.93 | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.27 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 24.5% | 24.5% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 14.2% | 18.9% | — | 4.8% | — | 42.6% | 27.2% | 17.4% | 0.8% | 14.7% | — |
| FCF Yield | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.7% | — | — | — | 26.8% | — | 8.9% | 47.4% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.3% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $29M | $24M | $26M | $30M | $27M | $22M | $23M | $21M | $22M | $22M |
Portfolio Valuation Volatility
Based on recent financial data, SSSS trades at a P/E of 6.66, which appears to discount the inherent volatility of its Level 3 assets, as reported in SEC filings, suggesting that investors remain skeptical of the sustainability of current earnings relative to the broader BDC peer group.
The low P/E multiple relative to peers like Capital Southwest suggests the market is applying a significant 'complexity discount' to the firm's private equity holdings. This valuation implies that investors are pricing in a high probability of future downward revisions to the portfolio's net asset value.
As reported in financial statements, the firm's ROIC has fluctuated from 17.9% in 2025Q2 to 0.0% in 2026Q1, indicating that returns are driven by episodic exit events rather than consistent compounding of capital within the underlying venture-backed portfolio, warranting further investigation into long-term performance.
The extreme volatility in ROIC highlights the firm's dependence on the timing of liquidity events rather than operational efficiency. Investors should monitor whether management can generate positive returns on capital without relying on aggressive, non-cash valuation adjustments that characterize the current reporting cycle.
According to recent SEC filings, the firm's asset turnover remains near zero, reflecting a business model that prioritizes long-term capital appreciation over the rapid recycling of assets, which is typical for a BDC but complicates traditional efficiency analysis compared to more active, debt-oriented investment vehicles.
The lack of meaningful asset turnover suggests that the firm's primary operational challenge is the duration of its private investments. The absence of a traditional cash conversion cycle underscores that liquidity is entirely dependent on the external IPO and M&A environment rather than internal operational velocity.
Based on reported figures, the firm maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 as of 2026Q1, which provides a safety buffer but may also indicate a lack of capital deployment opportunities, as noted in recent financial disclosures regarding the firm's cautious approach to utilizing its balance sheet.
While the low leverage profile reduces immediate insolvency risk, it also limits the firm's ability to amplify returns during market recoveries. This conservative stance may be a strategic response to the high volatility of the underlying tech portfolio, yet it warrants monitoring for potential opportunity costs.
As indicated by the firm's financial disclosures, the P/E ratio is a fundamentally flawed metric for SSSS because it treats non-cash unrealized valuation gains as recurring earnings, which significantly distorts the firm's true economic performance and masks the underlying volatility of its private equity portfolio.
Analysts should prioritize Net Asset Value (NAV) and Net Investment Income (NII) over P/E multiples to better assess the firm's health. Relying on earnings-based multiples in a BDC context often leads to a misunderstanding of the firm's cash-generating capacity and its exposure to private market valuation resets.
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SuRo Capital Corp.'s current P/E ratio is 7.0x. The historical average is 21.5x. This places it at the 67th percentile of its historical range.
SuRo Capital Corp.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.8x.
SuRo Capital Corp.'s return on equity (ROE) is 0.0%. The historical average is -0.1%.
Based on historical data, SuRo Capital Corp. is trading at a P/E of 7.0x. This is at the 67th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
SuRo Capital Corp.'s current dividend yield is 3.31% with a payout ratio of 24.5%.
SuRo Capital Corp. has 100.0% gross margin and 153.9% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
SuRo Capital Corp.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.4x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.