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Capital Southwest CSWC Spread

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Other financials

Income statement

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Net income$27.5M+56.5%
EPS (diluted)$0.44+25.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$29.4M-34.4%
Total debt$1.1B+18.2%
Total equity$1.0B+14.4%
Total assets$2.2B+15.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$59.1M-0.7%
CapEx$49.0K-87.6%
Free cash flow-$59.2M-0.1%

Valuation

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Market cap$1.43B+22.4%
Enterprise value$2.53B+21.7%
P/E12.6×-3.9×

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.9%+3.3pp
Debt / equity1.1×0.0×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Capital Southwest in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:InvestmentBasisSpreadVariableRate.

The official record: Capital Southwest’s 10-K, filed May 19, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is Capital Southwest's spread?
Capital Southwest (CSWC) reported spread of 12% in Q1 2026.
How has Capital Southwest's spread changed year-over-year?
Capital Southwest's spread increased by 60.0% year-over-year, from 7.5% to 12%.
What is the long-term trend for Capital Southwest's spread?
Over 3 years (2023 to 2026), Capital Southwest's spread has grown at a 22.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 6.5% to 12%.
What does spread mean?
The additional percentage points added to a benchmark interest rate, such as SOFR or LIBOR, to determine the total interest rate on a floating-rate debt investment. This spread represents the risk premium charged to the borrower and is a primary driver of the investment's interest income. Higher spreads generally indicate higher credit risk or a more favorable negotiating position for the lender.