What one share of Capital Southwest holds
Capital Southwest Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us,” “CSWC,” or the “Company”), a Texas corporation, is an internally managed closed-end, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act.
Capital Southwest’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Profit | $1.80 |
|---|---|
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.00 |
| Free cash flow | −$5.22 |
| Dividends | $2.59 |
| Cash and investments | $0.92 |
| Debt | $19.16 |
| Book value | $16.61 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1.87 | $0.09 | −$8.09 | — | $16.86 |
| 2024 | — | $2.05 | $0.00 | −$4.63 | — | $16.77 |
| 2025 | — | $1.47 | $0.03 | −$4.28 | — | $16.70 |
| 2026 | — | $1.90 | $0.00 | −$2.94 | — | $16.69 |
Common questions about Capital Southwest
How much does one share of Capital Southwest earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Capital Southwest earned $1.80 of profit.
Does Capital Southwest pay a dividend?
Yes. Capital Southwest paid $2.59 per share in dividends over the last 12 months. That’s about 144¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Capital Southwest’s book value per share?
Capital Southwest’s book value is $16.61 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Capital Southwest have?
Each share of Capital Southwest has $0.92 of cash and investments and $19.16 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Capital Southwest’s free cash flow per share?
−$5.22 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Capital Southwest’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $1.87 in 2022 to $1.90 in 2026, growing about 0.3% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Capital Southwest bought back shares?
Capital Southwest’s share count rose about 188% from 2022 to 2026. That dilution means each share owns a smaller slice of the company.
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