Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $12.14 (+0.08% 1D, market cap $1.07B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, OCSL ranks #462 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), OCSL carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.4%. By comparison, PICS (PicS N.V. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.02B) and RHLD (Resolute Holdings Management) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $977.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, WD leads on earnings multiple (21.2x) while RHLD leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per OCSL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001414932), Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $33.9M in net income, and $228.4M in free cash flow against $3.10B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 5.7% FCF Margin ($228.4M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)
Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, OCSL faces multiple-compression risk if 31.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($12.21) or 200D SMA ($12.08) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($12.19) toward Bear Floor ($9.51).
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) advanced +0.08% to $12.14, trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($10.63 – $14.05). Solid steady margins (2% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
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Across 1096 tracked Financials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) ranks #462 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #539 by equity capitalization ($1.07B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, WD leads on earnings valuation at 21.2x trailing P/E, while RHLD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and — gross margin. RHLD currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 62/100 (C) compared with OCSL at 59/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCSL
ACTIVE
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation | C- | 59/100 | 31.5x | — | 2.4% | +0.08% | $1.07B | Benchmark Subject |
| PICS PicS N.V. (Class A) | D- | 43/100 | — | — | — | -9.67% | $1.02B | /pics-vs-ocsl → |
| RHLD Resolute Holdings Management | C | 62/100 | — | — | 85.0% | -3.44% | $977.9M | /rhld-vs-ocsl → |
| WD Walker & Dunlop Inc | D- | 36/100 | 21.2x | — | 3.2% | +0.23% | $1.19B | /wd-vs-ocsl → |
| PSEC Prospect Capital Corporation | D- | 35/100 | — | — | -16.6% | -0.62% | $864.8M | /psec-vs-ocsl → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (OCSL) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $33.9M, operating cash flow of $228.4M, and free cash flow of $228.4M (+1097.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, OCSL closed FY2025 with $3.10B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $0 | $33.9M | $228.4M | $228.4M | $3.10B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $0 | $57.9M | $19.1M | $19.1M | $3.08B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $0 | $117.3M | $228.8M | $228.8M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation (NASDAQ: OCSL) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $12.14 (+0.08% 1D, market cap $1.07B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1096 tracked Financials issuers, OCSL ranks #462 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Financials sector (Finance: Consumer Services), OCSL carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 31.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 2.4%. By comparison, PICS (PicS N.V. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.02B) and RHLD (Resolute Holdings Management) posts a C grade (62/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $977.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, WD leads on earnings multiple (21.2x) while RHLD leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per OCSL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0001414932), Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation generated $0 in revenue, $33.9M in net income, and $228.4M in free cash flow against $3.10B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Financials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
OCSL last traded at $12.14 (+0.08% on volume of 439,085 shares), positioning the stock -0.57% below its 50-day simple moving average ($12.21) and +0.50% above its 200-day simple moving average ($12.08). Across its 52-week range of $10.63 to $14.05, OCSL sits at the 44.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 58.5 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($11.58 to $12.70).
Why OCSL Stock advanced +0.08% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid steady margins (2% return on capital), mixed timing at 32x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, OCSL scores 59 out of 100, equivalent to a C- grade and the verdict "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 12/20 (ROIC 2.4%; FCF yield 21.37%), Whale 13F Flow at 10/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 12/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 12/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 13/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).
For a prospective investor, the composite points to a neutral posture rather than a conviction call. The strongest pillar on a relative basis is the Forensic Balance Sheet, where the Altman Z of 2.5 and Debt/Equity of 0.5 are the more favorable readings, though the Piotroski F of 4/9 is only moderate. The Whale 13F Flow pillar is the weakest at 10/20, indicating institutional positioning does not provide meaningful support in the rating. The Fundamental Cash Engine and Insider Conviction pillars each sit at 12/20. The 21.37% FCF yield is a notable figure within the cash engine pillar, but the 2.4% ROIC is low, so the pillar score reflects a mixed picture. Macro Regime Fit at 12/20 reflects a Beta of 1.0, meaning the stock is rated as moving in line with the market, with sector sensitivity noted. Upside drivers implied by the data are the high FCF yield and balance sheet metrics; valuation tradeoffs are visible in the trailing P/E of 31.5 against an EPS of 0.39. This brief is educational and not personalized financial advice.
Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation is a NASDAQ-listed issuer classified in the Financials sector and the Finance: Consumer Services industry, per the profile. The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model beyond this classification. Not available in source data for detailed business description.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $33.9M | N/A | $228.4M | $80.8M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $57.9M | N/A | $19.1M | $112.9M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $0.0M | $0.0M | $117.3M | N/A | $228.8M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, reported net income declined from $117.3M in FY 2023 to $57.9M in FY 2024 and $33.9M in FY 2025. Free cash flow was $228.8M, $19.1M, and $228.4M across the same periods. Per the market data, gross, operating, and net margins are each listed as 0%, and ROIC is 2.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Revenue and operating income are reported as $0.0M in the financials, so margin analysis from the source data is limited.
Per the news wire, the headlines include a fourth fiscal quarter and full-year 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for November 17, 2026, which is the most concrete dated catalyst in the set. A MarketBeat item references a consensus target price of $11.83. A Seeking Alpha item is flagged as RED under RISK WATCH, titled regarding BDCs priced for loan losses, which carries a loan-loss risk framing relevant to the sector. Other items are flagged YELLOW under MARKET WIRE and cover market action, institutional positioning, and technical trends without specific fundamental detail. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are provided.
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Welcome to the OCSL (Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 59/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Finance: Consumer Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (31.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on OCSL, but look at what you are paying: 31.5x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Oaktree Specialty Lending Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on OCSL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Finance: Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $12.13 (52-wk range $10.63 - $14.05), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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