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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q2 FY2026, filed Aug 10, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the SCM SEC filings page.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) reported $92.8M in revenue over the twelve months to Jun 30, 2026, down 5.7% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 6 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
The reported investment vehicle grew assets while earnings swung sharply and dividends were paid despite negative annual operating cash flow.
Asset growth did not translate into steadier earnings: from FY2024 to FY2025, total assets increased by$60.3M while net income fell by$18.8M . The combination points to an investment portfolio whose reported results can vary materially even as its balance-sheet scale expands.
Balance-sheet expansion was funded mainly through higher liabilities: liabilities rose from
Cash generation and distributions moved in opposite directions. Operating cash flow remained negative through FY2023-FY2025, reaching
Financial Health Signals
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION does not currently provide enough eligible data for a peer-relative financial health score, so none is published. The signals and metrics below are current.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION passes 1 of 6 computable financial strength tests (3 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 1 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION used $0.90 of operating cash (-$24.4M OCF vs $27.0M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION generated $21.6M in revenue in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 12.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 3.0%.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION reported $16.2M in net income in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 59.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 878.8%.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION earned $0.56 per diluted share (EPS) in Q2 2026. This represents an increase of 55.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 833.3%.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Cash & Balance Sheet
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION held $5.1M in cash as of Q2 2026; long-term debt is not reported for that period.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION paid $0.34 per share in dividends in Q2 2026. This represents a decrease of 15.0% from the same quarter a year earlier. It is unchanged from the prior quarter.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Margins & Returns
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's net profit margin was 75.1% in Q2 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 33.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 67.7 percentage points.
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's ROE was 4.4% in Q2 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 1.7 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 4.0 percentage points.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Not reported for Q2 2026.
Capital Allocation
None of these metrics is reported for Q2 2026.
SCM Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $21.6M-12.5% | $22.3M-7.8% | $24.0M-1.5% | $25.0M-1.3% | $24.7M-2.0% | $24.1M-3.6% | $24.3M-8.9% | $25.3M-3.4% |
| SG&A Expenses | $550K+16.0% | $649K+44.5% | $619K+30.3% | $592K+26.2% | $474K-1.4% | $449K-8.5% | $475K-6.7% | $469K-0.3% |
| Interest Expense | $8.6M-1.1% | $8.9M+7.1% | $9.1M+18.1% | $8.9M+12.5% | $8.7M+6.9% | $8.3M+6.4% | $7.7M-3.9% | $8.0M-1.2% |
| Income Tax | $30K-93.1% | $360K-27.8% | $136K-73.0% | $516K+43.2% | $429K-25.3% | $500K+34.8% | $504K+100.4% | $360K+7.4% |
| Net Income | $16.2M+59.7% | $1.7M-66.8% | $5.2M-40.0% | $6.7M-56.7% | $10.1M+18.7% | $5.0M-62.0% | $8.7M-24.3% | $15.5M+744.9% |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.56+55.6% | $0.06-66.7% | $0.17-45.2% | $0.23-61.0% | $0.36+2.9% | $0.18-66.7% | $0.31-40.4% | $0.59+636.4% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.56+55.6% | $0.06-66.7% | $0.17-45.2% | $0.23-61.0% | $0.36+2.9% | $0.18-66.7% | $0.31-40.4% | $0.59+636.4% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 29M+1.6% | 29M+4.9% | N/A | 28M+8.2% | 28M+14.9% | 28M+14.4% | N/A | 26M+15.3% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses, Operating Income, EBITDA.
SCM Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $982.1M-5.1% | $1.0B-1.0% | $1.0B+6.2% | $1.0B+7.5% | $1.0B+9.3% | $1.0B+8.2% | $980.9M+8.0% | $957.1M+4.9% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $5.1M-87.1% | $3.4M-69.0% | $25.1M+24.9% | $9.0M-76.6% | $40.0M+11.5% | $10.9M-77.7% | $20.1M-23.2% | $38.6M+100.8% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Liabilities | $615.2M-6.7% | $638.3M-0.1% | $670.1M+9.7% | $650.9M+10.2% | $659.4M+10.0% | $639.0M+4.4% | $611.0M+3.9% | $590.8M-0.5% |
| Total Equity | $367.0M-2.2% | $363.0M-2.6% | $371.2M+0.3% | $377.7M+3.1% | $375.4M+8.1% | $372.8M+15.3% | $369.9M+15.6% | $366.3M+15.1% |
| Retained Earnings | -$28.5M-67.7% | -$34.9M-121.4% | -$26.7M-176.3% | -$21.7M-136.7% | -$17.0M-21.1% | -$15.7M-26.0% | -$9.7M+39.7% | -$9.2M+52.2% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Current Assets, Inventory, Accounts Receivable, Goodwill, Current Liabilities, Non-Current Liabilities, Long-Term Debt.
SCM Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $33.4M+41.0% | $22.8M+161.8% | $9.0M+128.4% | -$20.2M-272.1% | $23.7M+280.6% | -$36.9M-928.5% | -$31.8M-226.2% | $11.8M+212.2% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$31.6M-681.6% | -$44.5M-260.3% | $7.0M-47.1% | -$10.7M-18.8% | $5.4M+2483.4% | $27.8M+52.7% | $13.2M+172.5% | -$9.0M-161.2% |
| Dividends Paid | $9.8M-13.2% | $10.4M-5.3% | $11.6M+6.8% | $11.4M+8.4% | $11.3M+15.6% | $11.0M+71.0% | $10.8M-15.7% | $10.5M+15.7% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Depreciation & Amortization, Stock-Based Compensation, Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow, Investing Cash Flow, Share Buybacks.
SCM Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-Q | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q | Q1'2510-Q | Q4'2410-K | Q3'2410-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Margin | 75.1%+33.9pp | 7.4%-13.3pp | 21.8%-13.9pp | 26.8%-34.3pp | 41.1%+7.2pp | 20.7%-31.8pp | 35.7%-7.3pp | 61.0%+70.2pp |
| Return on Equity | 4.4%+1.7pp | 0.5%-0.9pp | 1.4%-0.9pp | 1.8%-2.5pp | 2.7%+0.2pp | 1.3%-2.7pp | 2.4%-1.2pp | 4.2%+5.0pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.7%+0.7pp | 0.2%-0.3pp | 0.5%-0.4pp | 0.7%-1.0pp | 1.0%+0.1pp | 0.5%-0.9pp | 0.9%-0.4pp | 1.6%+1.9pp |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.68-0.1x | 1.760.0x | 1.81+0.2x | 1.72+0.1x | 1.760.0x | 1.71-0.2x | 1.65-0.2x | 1.61-0.3x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.020.0x | 0.030.0x |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, Operating Margin, Current Ratio, FCF Margin.
Similar Companies
Newest fiscal year on record for each company. The health score is the peer-relative Financial Health Score for that year; a dash means no score is published for it.
| Company | Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Net margin | Market cap | Health score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION SCM | FY2025 | $97.8M | $27.0M | 27.7% | $192.2M | — |
| Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. PSBD | FY2025 | N/A | -$3.2M | N/A | $297.3M | — |
| Saratoga Investment Corp. SAR | FY2026 | $2.2M | $36.6M | N/A | $213.0M | 12/100 |
Where STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's annual revenue?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) reported $97.8M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -2.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's revenue growing?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) revenue declined by 2.1% year-over-year, from $99.9M to $97.8M in fiscal year 2025.
Is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION profitable?
Yes, STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) reported a net income of $27.0M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 27.7%.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's net profit margin?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) had a net profit margin of 27.7% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION pay dividends?
Yes, STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) paid $1.60 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's return on equity (ROE)?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) has a return on equity of 7.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's operating cash flow?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) recorded an outflow of $24.4M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash used by core business activities.
What are STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's total assets?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) had $1.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's debt-to-equity ratio?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's return on assets (ROA)?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) had a return on assets of 2.6% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's P/E ratio?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) trades at 6.5x earnings, its market capitalization divided by net income of $29.8M net income, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $192.2M as of Oct 21, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's price-to-sales ratio?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) trades at 2.1x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $92.8M revenue, trailing 12 months to June 30, 2026. The market capitalization is $192.2M as of Oct 21, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's Piotroski F-Score?
STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) has a Piotroski F-Score of 1 out of 6 computable signals; 3 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION's earnings high quality?
For every $1 of reported earnings, STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SCM) used $0.90 of operating cash (-$24.4M OCF vs $27.0M net income). Earnings that no cash stands behind rest on accounting accruals, which cannot be repeated indefinitely. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.