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Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) Stock Price & Analysis

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) — MoonshotScore 41/100 (Weak band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $7.41 (-0.80%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $215M.

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$7.41 −$0.06 (-0.80%) Market Cap $215M

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation · SCM · NYSE

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation operates as a business development company, specializing in providing debt and equity financing to private middle-market companies.

Price as of Oct 2, 2026

Key Statistics

41 of 100

MoonshotScore v2 · Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)

Weak
Business Quality Elite (96)
Financial Safety Okay (57)
Valuation Cheap (100)
Growth Durability Shrinking (2)
Momentum Falling (3)
Why this rating? Method, drivers & history

Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.

  • Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
  • Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
  • Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
  • Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
  • Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
The ten-second read ·

Elite quality, at a dirt-cheap price, but stalling growth, and the price trend has turned against it. Business Quality: Elite; Financial Safety: Okay; Valuation: Cheap; Growth Durability: Shrinking; Momentum: Falling.

  • quarterly revenue $22M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
  • EPS beat 1 of 8
  • Altman Z 0.38 · Piotroski F 7

Holding back: soft growth, weak price trend

Helping: business quality, an attractive price

What has the MoonshotScore done over time?

MoonshotScore snapshots recorded for SCM (29 recorded, newest six shown)
RecordedScoreBand
41Weak
42Weak
40Weak
40Weak
41Weak
41Weak

The score was 41 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot and remains 41 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Growth Durability -4 and Financial Safety -1; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.

Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.

Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →

Price & valuation

Dates shown where recorded
MeasureValueAs of
Latest provided price$7.41
Change on the day-0.80%
52-week range$6.83 – $13.55
Market capitalisation$215M
Price / earnings (trailing)7.21
Shares traded on the day84.3K

Price & events

Council Score · weighted blend of 2 available disciplines

Council score for Stellus Capital Investment (SCM): Split View

51/100 · B

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

5-Factor Breakdown

Growth Durability Negative
Momentum Negative
Business Quality Strong
Financial Safety Neutral
Valuation Strong

Legends Council

4 lenses, 4 current

AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built

Griffin-style lens (simulated) Ken Griffin Favorable read
Englander-style lens (simulated) Izzy Englander Neutral read
Klarman-style lens (simulated) Seth Klarman Favorable read
Moon AI lens (model) Neutral read

Read on: Oct 5, 2026

Munger's Mindset

Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical

Financial Health Neutral
Margin of Safety Fairly Valued
Profit Margin Strong
Revenue Growth Negative
Debt/Equity Negative
ROE Neutral
Gross Margin Strong

Read on: Sep 9, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

How to read these bars and different assessments

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.

On Sep 9, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.

Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.

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1 · What is it?

What is Stellus Capital Investment (SCM), and what does it report?

Short answer · as of

A current FMP business description is unavailable; the listing and provider classification below are the available identity facts. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) is listed on NYSE. It is led by Robert Ladd. In Q2 FY2026 it reported revenue of $22M and net income of $16M. The market values it at $215M.

2 · Latest results

What do the latest results show for Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)?

Short answer · as of

The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $22M. Against analyst estimates the company has EPS beat 1 of 8 reports.

Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
Revenue, net income and earnings per share by quarter
PeriodRevenueNet incomeEPS
Q2 FY2026$22M$16M$0.56 (diluted)
Q1 FY2026$24M$2M$0.06 (diluted)
Q4 FY2025$16M$5M$0.18 (diluted)
Q3 FY2025$17M$7M$0.23 (diluted)
3 · Financial strengths and risks

What are the financial strengths and risks for Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)?

Short answer

The MoonshotScore pillars rate business quality, an attractive price as strengths. What is holding it back is soft growth, weak price trend. The distress and quality screens read Altman Z 0.38 · Piotroski F 7. Trailing ratios: ROE 8.1% · ROA 3.0% · current ratio 0.95 · earnings yield 14.0%.

Data-derived red flags

  • Financial-distress signal — its Altman Z-Score of 0.38 sits in the distress zone (elevated bankruptcy risk).
  • Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 3 of the last 8 reported quarters.
5 · Score methodology

How is Stellus Capital Investment scored?

Short answer · as of

A same-model peer rank is unavailable in the current peer set. The MoonshotScore combines business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability and momentum; open “Why this rating?” for the method and drivers.

Peer set — price, market value and MoonshotScore
CompanyPriceMarket valueScore
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. (LIEN) Same industry, near in market value$9.50 Date unavailable$217M— Model unavailable
Horizon Technology Finance Corp. (HTFC) Same industry, near in market value$24.77 Date unavailable$228M— Model unavailable
GSR IV Acquisition Corp. (GSRF) Same industry, near in market value$10.26 Date unavailable$243M— Model unavailable
CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III (KOYN) Same industry, near in market value$10.26 Date unavailable$245M— Model unavailable
GigCapital8 Corp. (GIW) Same industry, near in market value$10.19 Date unavailable$261M— Model unavailable
Galata Acquisition Corp. II Class A Ordinary Shares (LATA) Same industry, near in market value$10.21 Date unavailable$176M— Model unavailable
Lake Superior Acquisition Corp. (LKSP) Same industry, near in market value$10.26 Date unavailable$161M— Model unavailable
WhiteHorse Finance, Inc. (WHF) Same industry, near in market value$6.98 Date unavailable$150M— Model unavailable
CION Investment Corporation (CION) Same industry, near in market value$7.00 Date unavailable$349M— Model unavailable
Trailblazer Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares (BLZR) Same industry, near in market value$10.25 Date unavailable$352M— Model unavailable
OTG Acquisition Corp. I Class A Ordinary Share (OTGA) Same industry, near in market value$10.26 Date unavailable$362M— Model unavailable
FutureCrest Acquisition Corp. (FCRS) Same industry, near in market value$10.25 Date unavailable$368M— Model unavailable

Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.

The records behind this page

Insider activity

Form 4 records via FMP · Available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Jun 23, 2026 (coverage not recorded)

Transactions
3
Identified insiders
1
Purchases
3
Sales
0
Other transactions
0

Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

What has been published about Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)?

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What Investors Ask About Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)

These answers are editorial: 1 of these 9 answers is drawn from the SCM research dossier (written Jun 15, 2026 by gemini-2.5-flash); the other 8 are question templates that restate figures shown above. Figures in this section are not part of the source register.

What does the MoonshotScore mean for SCM?

SCM carries the MoonshotScore stated above — the Weak band. This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.

Is SCM a good stock to buy?

Stock Expert AI does not rate SCM buy, sell or hold. Stellus Capital Investment Corporation carries a MoonshotScore, in the Weak band, a research rating against its peers rather than a forecast. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.

What is the SCM stock price today?

The last price recorded on this page for Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) is $7.41, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.

How sensitive is SCM to interest rate changes?

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, like many business development companies, exhibits sensitivity to interest rate changes due to the nature of its investment portfolio and its own financing structure.

What are the key factors to evaluate for SCM?

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) holds a MoonshotScore in the low range. P/E: 7.21x. **Capitalizing on Evolving Private Credit Demand**: The demand for private credit solutions is continually evolving, with companies seeking more flexible and tailored financing options beyond traditional bank loans. Not financial advice.

How frequently does SCM data refresh on this page?

SCM's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.

What has driven SCM's recent stock price performance?

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. Notable catalyst: Specialization in diverse debt and equity financing for middle-market companies. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Should investors consider SCM overvalued or undervalued right now?

Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) trades at 7.21x earnings. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.

Can I buy fractional shares of SCM?

Fractional-share availability for Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (SCM) depends on your brokerage, account and supported securities. Check the broker's current eligibility, minimums and fees before placing an order.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Machine-generated analysis by Stock Expert AI — model gemini-2.5-flash, generated Jun 15, 2026. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.

Sources — records for every figure on this page (17 figures)

The 17 rows below are exactly the facts the evidence-backed sections of this page printed — the 10-second verdict, the MoonshotScore, price and market value, the five questions with their receipts, and the records behind this page. Known dates and sources are recorded on their own rows; an em dash or UNRECORDED tier preserves a stored observation without inventing either. The quarterly income statement is provider-standardized (FMP) under one row, and scale definitions — a 0-100 rating, the band ladder, the Piotroski 0–9 range — are fixed rather than measured. No number in those sections was generated by a model. The register does not cover quoted third-party headlines, the dated council readings, or the Frequently Asked Questions; each of those says where it came from where it stands.

"As of" is the date the value is true for where the source carries one — a quarter end, a filing date, a price close, the day the score was computed. A cached observation with no source date remains undated; the page publication date is not used as a substitute.

FMP — 10 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families

FMP facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
px.lastLatest provided price$7.41FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-05T08:44:42.719Z.
px.changeChange on the day-0.80%FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.mcapMarket capitalisation$215MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:03.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-05T08:44:40.615Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares.
px.change_absChange on the day, in dollars−$0.06FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_revenueRevenue, Q2 FY2026$22MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
px.pePrice / earnings (trailing)7.21FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.volumeShares traded on the day84.3KFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_incomeNet income, Q2 FY2026$16MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
fin.q_tableQuarterly income statement4 quarters through Q2 FY2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed
own.insidersInsider transactions via FMP3 transactions · 3 purchases, 0 sales, 0 other transactions · 1 identified insiders · available records within the last 180 days, newest dated Jun 23, 2026 (coverage not recorded)FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.

UNRECORDED — 5 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded

UNRECORDED facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
earn.historyReported versus estimated, recent quartersEPS beat 1 of 8UNRECORDEDStored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-09-16 · Expired observation
fin.scoresDistress and quality screensAltman Z 0.38 · Piotroski F 7UNRECORDEDStored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation
px.range5252-week range$6.83 – $13.55UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-01
id.ceoChief executiveRobert LaddUNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-01
fin.ratiosReturn and yield ratios (trailing twelve months)ROE 8.1% · ROA 3.0% · current ratio 0.95 · earnings yield 14.0%—UNRECORDEDStored key metrics — Date unknown

OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank

OURS facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
ours.moonshotMoonshotScore v241 of 100 · Weak · pillars 96 / 57 / 100 / 2 / 3OURSStock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine
ours.moonshot_changeMoonshotScore movement41 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 41 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (0)OURSStock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
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